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Old 07-16-2022, 03:21 PM
 
Location: Full Time: N.NJ Part Time: S.CA, ID
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Have we reached the ends of the internet with such a proposition? Seriously, it would be reckless to operate two motor vehicles at once. Ask a friend or hire a driver to give you a ride back.
In all seriousness, the automotive industry has already solved for this.

You can either ..... (wait for it!), wait for your car to be serviced, use the complementary shuttle, ask for a loaner car, or get otherwise get a ride to/from your dealership (taxi/uber/lift/friend/flying unicorn).

 
Old 07-16-2022, 04:15 PM
 
Location: Southern Arizona
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Gotta be a JOKE !
 
Old 07-16-2022, 04:21 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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Yes, absolutely. You should do that.
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Old 07-16-2022, 04:44 PM
 
Location: NC
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Lanes are only 9 ft wide on most roads. Two cars and a seat-bridge? At least 15 ft?
 
Old 07-16-2022, 05:11 PM
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Why don't you give it a shot? Wait until you see a logging truck or milk tanker coming down the road, and pull out in front of him while keeping your balance on the board between the cars. And whatever you do, don't forget those warning lights to keep you safe.
 
Old 07-16-2022, 05:59 PM
 
Location: Newburyport, MA
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Say you want to take 1 car in for service and use the 2nd car to get your ride home while waiting on service but you don’t have 2 people?

And without a tow truck or trailer connecting piece?

What happens if car 1 is faced forwards and to the left of car 1 is car 2 faced backwards , but the front drivers seats are aligned next to each other ? Both front drivers seat doors would need to be Kept wide open and your seating would be in a narrow opening in between the 2 cars.

Then couldn’t one straddle between the 2 cars and use the right foot to power car 1 and right hand to steer car 1

Use the left foot to power car 2 and put car 2 ignition in reverse and use left hand to steer car 2

Is this possible to pull off? And you would have to drive both at same speed and align the steering wheels perfectly straight on both

At any turn you would get out … do car 1 first then car 2 second …. Then re-align

And using warning lights of course
Sounds like a plan! J/K
 
Old 07-16-2022, 11:03 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Where's Myth Busters when you need them?
 
Old 07-17-2022, 12:26 AM
 
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OP just get some heavy rope or chain and tie the two vehicles together bumper to bumper in tandem and tow them home.

Otherwise follow the suggestions in post #11 which are actually the best ideas.
 
Old 07-17-2022, 05:45 AM
 
Location: MN
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Instead of walking, use a bicycle. It's a good idea to keep one in your car anyway in case of mechanical trouble or an EMP event.
I’m actually going to be doing this later in summer when we venture way off any paved road in northern area of MN to find a unique river feature on border to Canada. Not many people venture there, so if I get my suv stuck, then I don’t have to walk tons of miles to find help. Cell phones don’t work at all.
 
Old 07-17-2022, 07:30 AM
 
Location: Free From The Oppressive State
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Say you want to take 1 car in for service and use the 2nd car to get your ride home while waiting on service but you don’t have 2 people?

And without a tow truck or trailer connecting piece?

What happens if car 1 is faced forwards and to the left of car 1 is car 2 faced backwards , but the front drivers seats are aligned next to each other ? Both front drivers seat doors would need to be Kept wide open and your seating would be in a narrow opening in between the 2 cars.

Then couldn’t one straddle between the 2 cars and use the right foot to power car 1 and right hand to steer car 1

Use the left foot to power car 2 and put car 2 ignition in reverse and use left hand to steer car 2

Is this possible to pull off? And you would have to drive both at same speed and align the steering wheels perfectly straight on both

At any turn you would get out … do car 1 first then car 2 second …. Then re-align

And using warning lights of course
Most people can't even drive 1 car correctly, I sure as heck do not want them trying to drive 2, at the same time. Just call an Uber, or ask the dealership for a courtesy car. Or rent a car. Enterprise picks you up and drops you off. Come on, man.
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