This could only happen to an Audi owner
01-17-2007, 03:45 PM
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BERLIN (Reuters) - A 46-year-old German motorist driving along a busy road suddenly veered to the left and ended up stuck on a railway track -- because his satellite navigation system told him to, police said Sunday.
The motorist was heading into the north German city of Bremen "when the friendly voice from his satnav told him to turn left," a spokesman said.
"He did what he was ordered to do and turned his Audi left up over the curb and onto the track of a local streetcar line. He tried to back up off the track but got completely stuck."
The police spokesman said about a dozen trams were held up until a tow truck arrived to clear the car off the track.
Several German motorists have crashed their cars in recent months, later telling police they were only obeying orders from their satnavs.
BERLIN (Reuters) - A 46-year-old German motorist driving along a busy road suddenly veered to the left and ended up stuck on a railway track -- because his satellite navigation system told him to, police said Sunday.
The motorist was heading into the north German city of Bremen "when the friendly voice from his satnav told him to turn left," a spokesman said.
"He did what he was ordered to do and turned his Audi left up over the curb and onto the track of a local streetcar line. He tried to back up off the track but got completely stuck."
The police spokesman said about a dozen trams were held up until a tow truck arrived to clear the car off the track.
Several German motorists have crashed their cars in recent months, later telling police they were only obeying orders from their satnavs.
01-17-2007, 04:37 PM
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Actually, this also happens to BMW drivers. 
I had to tow one after an accident (an E60), and the driver told me his nav told him to turn left. Unfortunately, there is no left turn allowed, because in the middle of the road is a train station for the subway (at this specific point NOT underground), so you can't see the oncoming traffic behind the staion. Huge signs say to turn right and make a legal U-turn if you want to go left...
A couple years ago a 7series driver dumped his car into a river, because the nav said there's a bridge. Unfortunately the bridge was a ferry, not there and not in service when the accident happened... Signs did warn about the quay there...
I had to tow one after an accident (an E60), and the driver told me his nav told him to turn left. Unfortunately, there is no left turn allowed, because in the middle of the road is a train station for the subway (at this specific point NOT underground), so you can't see the oncoming traffic behind the staion. Huge signs say to turn right and make a legal U-turn if you want to go left...
A couple years ago a 7series driver dumped his car into a river, because the nav said there's a bridge. Unfortunately the bridge was a ferry, not there and not in service when the accident happened... Signs did warn about the quay there...
01-17-2007, 09:56 PM
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Well I think is just plain dumb 
, the satnav only assist you in finding your way around. You need your own judgement behind the wheel too, if you see no roads and no where to turn you shouldn't turn just because a voice in your car told you to do so.
, the satnav only assist you in finding your way around. You need your own judgement behind the wheel too, if you see no roads and no where to turn you shouldn't turn just because a voice in your car told you to do so.
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maybe it's a German thing..... 
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='379939' date='Jan 18 2007, 10:56 AM
Well I think is just plain dumb , the satnav only assist you in finding your way around. You need your own judgement behind the wheel too, if you see no roads and no where to turn you shouldn't turn just because a voice in your car told you to do so.
, the satnav only assist you in finding your way around. You need your own judgement behind the wheel too, if you see no roads and no where to turn you shouldn't turn just because a voice in your car told you to do so. In fact this is very hilarious....
01-18-2007, 12:25 AM
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my sat nav lady has told me to take a turn where there is no road just a fence and the ocean.. may be she hates me and once to get rid of me...
she has also told me many time to go down one way roads.. and make turns where its not allowed...
of course ive never done anyof those...(my e60 is still alive).. i get angry when the sat nav is so stupid..
she has also told me many time to go down one way roads.. and make turns where its not allowed...
of course ive never done anyof those...(my e60 is still alive).. i get angry when the sat nav is so stupid..
01-18-2007, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='380279' date='Jan 19 2007, 12:00 AM
Yep.
Can you imagine how hard it is to tow somebody who just wrecked his E60 and the guy is sitting next to you and tells you the story...
I mean, you can't tell him in his face that he is stupid... He is the customer... But, hell, you can hardly resist...
Such a trip to the dealer is HELL.
Yeah, it looks like. 
Can you imagine how hard it is to tow somebody who just wrecked his E60 and the guy is sitting next to you and tells you the story...
I mean, you can't tell him in his face that he is stupid... He is the customer... But, hell, you can hardly resist...
Such a trip to the dealer is HELL.
Yeah, it looks like.
Oh Boy!
01-19-2007, 12:13 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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Originally Posted by madoon' post='379983' date='Jan 18 2007, 05:25 PM
my sat nav lady has told me to take a turn where there is no road just a fence and the ocean.. may be she hates me and once to get rid of me...
she has also told me many time to go down one way roads.. and make turns where its not allowed...
of course ive never done anyof those...(my e60 is still alive).. i get angry when the sat nav is so stupid..
she has also told me many time to go down one way roads.. and make turns where its not allowed...
of course ive never done anyof those...(my e60 is still alive).. i get angry when the sat nav is so stupid..
So next time instead of saying "start you piece of c $%#%" Try "Oh come on please start"
01-19-2007, 12:14 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Iceman' post='380279' date='Jan 19 2007, 07:00 AM
Yep.
Can you imagine how hard it is to tow somebody who just wrecked his E60 and the guy is sitting next to you and tells you the story...
I mean, you can't tell him in his face that he is stupid... He is the customer... But, hell, you can hardly resist...
Such a trip to the dealer is HELL.
Can you imagine how hard it is to tow somebody who just wrecked his E60 and the guy is sitting next to you and tells you the story...
I mean, you can't tell him in his face that he is stupid... He is the customer... But, hell, you can hardly resist...
Such a trip to the dealer is HELL.
