Trainspotter Posted January 4, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2008 Man using GPS drives in front of train BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. (AP) — A Global Positioning System can tell a driver a lot of things — but apparently not when a train is coming. A computer consultant driving a rental car drove onto train tracks Wednesday using the instructions his GPS unit gave him. A train was barreling toward him, but he escaped in time and no one was injured. The driver had turned right, as the system advised, and the car somehow got stuck on the tracks at the crossing. He jumped out and tried to warn the engineer by waving. He got out of the way just before the train slammed into the car at 60 mph, Metro-North railroad spokesman Dan Brucker said Thursday. The car was pushed more than 100 feet during the fiery crash. Some 500 train passengers were stranded for more than two hours during the Wednesday evening rush hour. The accident also heavily damaged 250 feet of rail, Brucker said. The railroad said that the driver was issued a minor summons for obstructing a railroad crossing and that he and his rental company would be liable for the damage, estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Full story: NJ.COM - January 3, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Toasty Posted January 4, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2008 Now that really sucks. Perhaps he should use the long trusted meathod of driving called watching where you're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted January 6, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 6, 2008 Now that really sucks. Perhaps he should use the long trusted meathod of driving called watching where you're going. GPS: make a right turn here Idiot driver: This looks like train tracks GPS: Why did you turn me on if your going to question me? Idiot driver: I'm sorry, I'll turn......Damn GPS there is a train barreling down at me. GPS: Ha ha, your gonna die now. See you in Hell. Driver didn't know the GPS in his rental car was designed to steer people to their graves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted January 6, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 6, 2008 LMFAO! Point proven about how computers want to take over the world....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissBusGirl Posted January 6, 2008 Share #5 Posted January 6, 2008 I just a Tom Tom for christmas and now I'm scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 6, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 6, 2008 I just a Tom Tom for christmas and now I'm scared. They should have gotten you a Garmin.B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted January 7, 2008 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2008 GPS: make a right turn here Idiot driver: This looks like train tracks GPS: Why did you turn me on if your going to question me? Idiot driver: I'm sorry, I'll turn......Damn GPS there is a train barreling down at me. GPS: Ha ha, your gonna die now. See you in Hell. Driver didn't know the GPS in his rental car was designed to steer people to their graves. That's a good one. B) Problem is, it's not that far from the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted January 13, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 13, 2008 GPS: make a right turn here Idiot driver: This looks like train tracks GPS: Why did you turn me on if your going to question me? Idiot driver: I'm sorry, I'll turn......Damn GPS there is a train barreling down at me. GPS: Ha ha, your gonna die now. See you in Hell. Driver didn't know the GPS in his rental car was designed to steer people to their graves. lol @ that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z396z28 Posted February 22, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 22, 2008 People should only use Navigation Systems if: A-They are good drivers. B-They use common sense. C-Have a good understanding that cars do not go on railroad tracks unless they are Maintenance of Way Specialty vehicles. What a dope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted February 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 23, 2008 GPS: make a right turn here Idiot driver: This looks like train tracks GPS: Why did you turn me on if your going to question me? Idiot driver: I'm sorry, I'll turn......Damn GPS there is a train barreling down at me. GPS: Ha ha, your gonna die now. See you in Hell. Driver didn't know the GPS in his rental car was designed to steer people to their graves. LMFAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 6, 2008 Share #11 Posted April 6, 2008 GPS: make a right turn here Idiot driver: This looks like train tracks GPS: Why did you turn me on if your going to question me? Idiot driver: I'm sorry, I'll turn......Damn GPS there is a train barreling down at me. GPS: Ha ha, your gonna die now. See you in Hell. Driver didn't know the GPS in his rental car was designed to steer people to their graves. That made me laugh so hard i;m now seeing stars!! - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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