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This is the Conversation Forum for The Problem with Driving Directions << Small mistake? minor typo >> Subject: Pointing Posted May 23, 2003 by Wise Rhubarb   Posting 1 I'm always amazed when a passenger is trying to give me directions when i'm driving driving and points at a junction saying 'turn there'. Quite why they think I should have been looking intently at their gestures instead of the road I'm not sure! A little tip - a driver will be much happier if you say 'the 2nd junction' or 'the next turning on the left'. Maybe it's just a personal gripe but it sure does annoy me! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pointing Posted May 24, 2003 by Wrinkled Rocker (incurable <biker>) This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 AMEN! Or else "Where the bread van ahead is turning" or similar picture within the driver's direct line of sight. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pointing Posted May 27, 2003 by Amy Pawloski, aka 'paper lady' --'Mufflewhump??' click here for definition... This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 Then there's those annoying passengers like me that get left and right mixed up, and will point one way while saying the other Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pointing Posted May 27, 2003 by Wrinkled Rocker (incurable <biker>) This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 I always have to re-check that aspect - I ask: "Do I turn to the driver's side or the passenger's side?" Invariably its the "other right" that is applicable. I have been given WRITTEN directions that tell you to turn left at a T-junction towards XYZ town. At the T-junction, that town is to the right. I usually presume you can get mixed up between left and right, but not the town - I have been proven wrong more than once! Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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