Irving's Dash Cam Video Thread

I have a dash cam, which I got after Irving’s older posts. Nothing post-worthy. And I keep the microphone off, not sure if good or bad. But I’m glad I have it.

I should probably get one for the company truck. I would have a good close up of the broad side of a civic that I almost broadsided crossing highway 34 just east of Greeley today. I?m coming through the intersection on a green light and the guy turned right in front of me. I hope he pooped a little. Fucker.

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

Shit really?
3 lane right turn on major road like 104 and washington?

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I see it done almost every day....... From the RT acceleration lane to the far left lane in 50 feet, no matter if someone is there or not. And if everyone is lucky, the jerk’s turn signal will flash once or twice.
It is usually the mid-life crisis age, higher dollar sporty type car driver that think they own the road......... [Tooth]
That?s why I got a 12 year old Cobalt commuter car so I wouldn?t be tempted to drive like an ?A? hole.
I also use a dash cam to help me stay calm and defensive.

And I always forget to save & download the videos when something happens in front of me.

I've got a big memory card, and even if I spend all day driving to Lincoln or Kansas City, it will still retain several days worth of driving.

Mine will only take a maximum 32G micro card and I run Best picture quality on 5 min. Segments.

Would have been handy this evening with two vehicles pulling out right in front of me while I am doing 40 to 60 mph.

My dash cam came with a remote button I mounted on the back side of my phone holder. Press once to take a still pic, hold to lock that video segment. It also has crash/parking sensor detection that's supposed to lock a video automagically.

It's a Veckle mini0906 and comes with a rear camera. I've been happy with it in the year or so I've had it. https://www.amazon.com/Veckle-Channe.../dp/B0746BCFBF

I keep the mic on mine turned off because if I do review the video, I am always swearing like a sailor at people.

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Originally Posted by Bailey Guns

That's why I don't post dashcam videos. The audio would be nothing but profanities directed at other drivers with a little country music now and then when I wasn't talking over the radio.

I hate the way many people "drive". It's like they can't see, or anticipate problems, past the front bumper of their car.

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That sounds all too familiar. I 'talk' to the vehicles and it's usually saltier than my human interactions.

If you pay attention, the vehicles will often reveal the 'body language' of the nut behind the wheel. When my wife is with me, I'll say "This jackwagon is about to come over into our lane."...and then they do it. "That jackass isn't paying attention. They're probably jacking around with their phone." You can tell by the random over-corrective movements instead of maintaining a smooth course. You drive by and glance over...and they're playing with their phone. I wish it wasn't this way, but it is. Like circuit breakers and safety pamphlets on hair dryers.

^^ Spot on. An asshole driver will almost always broadcast his/her intentions to do something stupid.

I'm thankful that I don't have to drive in any more traffic then I do. I easy commute has enough drama in it that I find myself "talking" to other drivers plenty as is, no need for more stress. No shortage of people that should NOT be allowed behind the wheel of a pedal car, let alone anything that goes faster than what they can pedal.