Not expecting this to be a 'thread' as such, but:
I recently had to attend a speed awareness course (for when you've been a naughty boy regarding speed limits, but not bad enough to prosecute).
The facilitator told a tale of an old chap who died at the wheel, having his hands crossed while driving. A collision led to the airbag going off, and one of his hands came back into his head at 200mph.
Subsequently, it occurred to me the number of times i get into the car with my bins still round my neck (particularly if locally 'site-hopping').
The thought of what an airbag would do, crushing binoculars into your sternum barely stands thinking of....
Just something to consider, as i know loads of birders do it. If you do...perhaps don't!
I recently had to attend a speed awareness course (for when you've been a naughty boy regarding speed limits, but not bad enough to prosecute).
The facilitator told a tale of an old chap who died at the wheel, having his hands crossed while driving. A collision led to the airbag going off, and one of his hands came back into his head at 200mph.
Subsequently, it occurred to me the number of times i get into the car with my bins still round my neck (particularly if locally 'site-hopping').
The thought of what an airbag would do, crushing binoculars into your sternum barely stands thinking of....
Just something to consider, as i know loads of birders do it. If you do...perhaps don't!