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What things am I a dumbass about? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 10 months ago by luthis@lemmy.nz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Had someone contact me because a browser interface was 'down' and it was actually a cert issue. It surprised me that in an IT context, this person didn't have a basic understanding of SSL certs. They didn't even know how to add a cert exception.

It got me thinking, what basic ubiquitous things am I a dumbass about outside of IT?

Ive seen lots of 'fun facts' compilations, but it would be better to get a wide range of subject suggestions that I can spend 30 minutes each or less on, and become a more capable human.

Like what subjects would plumbers consider basic knowledge? Chemical interactions between cleaning products and PVC pipes?

What would an accountant or a landscaper consider to be so basic its shocking people can live their lives without knowing any of it?

For most areas of expertise, its difficult to know even what the basics are to start with.

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[–] Helix@feddit.de 23 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Don't brake in curves, whether you have a car or bike. Especially in slippery conditions.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

More fun fact than subject..will file this one under 'safe vehicle handling'

[–] Helix@feddit.de 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh most people can't drive. Recently read an article 90% of drivers overestimate themselves. I know I'm above average but by far not a good driver. I still try to become better.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

For sure. I've done several high level driving courses for work. TL;Dr drive slower, increase follow distance. You may arrive 30 seconds late but it would eliminate the chance of so many accidents. Learning to ride a motorbike made my driving way better too.

[–] Helix@feddit.de 4 points 10 months ago

You may arrive 30 seconds late

I'd even doubt that. If you take an average and factor in that you might at one time have a crash due to your shitty driving, you'll always arrive infinitely faster.

[–] Helix@feddit.de 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Learning to ride a motorbike made my driving way better too.

Oh there's a good video I'd recommend about cornering on a bike: you're leaning the wrong way by F9

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 10 months ago

Way ahead of you haha F9 is awesome!

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[–] auzas_1337@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago

I know this yet I still do it. I guess this should be preceeded by “gauge your entry speed”.

[–] azertyfun@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The much more general I'd give is don't brake at speed. Well do if you have to, but afterwards look back and see how it could have been avoided with better planning. Outside of a handful of situations (offramps, downhills, some wild speed limit changes, and of course coming to a complete stop) engine braking is more than sufficient for any driver that actually anticipates and maintains a safe following distance. Not only is it much safer, forces you to think ahead, but it also greatly reduces fuel consumption.

It's also IMO the best way to ride a motorcycle spiritedly on the road.

(However you should also know how to perform an emergency stop. Whether you're in a car, on a bicycle, or a motorcycle, get on a straight and train for the hardest possible stop. It might save yours or someone else's life someday. Crazy that some drivers don't even know what their ABS feels like!)