Tunnels

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polarelf2003 · Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:20 am

How do you folks deal with tunnels? I've driven through plenty, but I rode through one for the first time this weekend and I was practially blind for the first 50 feet

. I could see well enough to stay in my lane, but not well enough to avoid anything that might have been lying in the road.

TechTMW · #2 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:59 am

We have alot of tunnels in Napoli, but the beginnings of the tunnels have about twice the lighting of the interiors, which makes transitioning alot easier.

Plus Italians are required to have headlights on in tunnels (some don't) but the car in front of you may have its rear running lights on which gives you something to focus on til your sight adjusts.

Randy · #3 Unread post by **Randy** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:45 am

I seem to recall that from drivers (cager) that you were supposed to look at the outside white line with your peripheral vision when dazzled by bright headlights from oncoming cars. It seems to me like this would at least keep you going the right way. You will still be blind to road hazards, but it might help some.

Me, I mostly just honk my horn, I have no idea why.

#4 Unread post by **Sev** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:03 am

Close your eyes for a while before going through the tunnel, they will be dark adapted by the time you enter.

#5 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:12 am

My favourite is tunnels with the sign, "REMOVE SUNGLASSES THROUGH TUNNEL" WTF!!!! How the heck is a guy supposed to do that at 100kph (approx. 60mph) on a bike? Am I supposed to put my regular glasses on so I can see??? (I need glasses to drive/ride/walk... lol)