Tech.Support - If people drove cars the same way they work on computers...
28 February 2003
If people drove cars the same way,
how they work on computers (conversation
by calling the Driver and Technician from those.
support)
Technician: Driver's technical department. support. Than
can we help?
Driver: This... I don’t have a car.
is going on.
Technician: I see. What is your car?
make, model, and year of manufacture?
Driver: And I... who the hell knows! I'll coo her
drank to go to the store, where do I come from?
know...
Technician: Okay, okay, calm down. By-
We are trying to do without this information...
(sigh) Do you have gas in the tank?
Driver: Hm.. Gasoline in the tank, you say...
How will I know?
Technician: Look at the front panel.
Where does the arrow point, to "E" or to
"F"?
Driver: Where is the front panel?
Technician: She is right behind the wheel if
you are sitting in the driver's seat.
Driver: Ah! I see. .. Tex... And then the stre-
There are many locks, which one should I watch?
Technician: Look at the one next to which
written E or F. There may also be
the gas station is drawn.
Driver: Ahh! I see. The arrow shows
to zero.
Technician: How about zero?Driver: Yeah. Straight to zero. And also nearby
with an arrow it says "x1000". What is this,
my car model? Ex-thousand?
Technician: (deep sigh and roll
eye) No, this is not flammable, this is taxometp.
It should show zero if ma-
the tire is not started. Fuel arrow
but to the left and smaller than taxometp, and on it
should be written "E", then semi-
circle, then "F".
Driver: Ahh. I see, I see! Arrow nocepe-
line between E and F.
Technician: Great! At least we know
what fuel do you have? Now let's
Let's check the battery. Do you see the steering wheel?
Driver: Uh-huh.
Technician: Press right in the middle...
Driver: (loud beep is heard) OH!
Is this what she should do?
Technician: (rolling his eyes) It's okay,
this is your signal. If it works, then
Everything is fine with your battery. Te-
Now let's try to start the car.
Driver: So, damn it, I’m saying that it’s not for-
common. That's why I'm calling, dumbass.
Technician: (grinding teeth) Still, let’s-
let's try again! Step on the pedal
clutch, press the brake, and turn
those are the key.
Driver: Oh-oh! Let's go in order. Where
Do I have a "clutch pedal"?
Technician: CLUTCH... Under the steering wheel on the left. On-
did you go?Driver: Found it.
Technician: Push it all the way down. So. Te-
Do you see two pedals on the right under the steering wheel?
Driver: Uh-huh.
Technician: The left one is the brake. Click on
her. Did you click?
Driver: Pressed.
Technician: Now turn the key to the ignition
NI.
Driver: And how will I turn the key if
Are both my hands already full?
Technician: Excuse me?
Driver: With my left hand I press on the engagement
right hand on the brake, as I should
Should your wife turn the keys for you, he asks -
Xia?
Technician: (chokes with laughter). So, let's
let's try again, only this time on
press the pedals with your feet.
Driver: With your feet? Is that really possible?
Technician: (still choking with laughter) You can.
Driver: Let's try... Oh, it's more convenient...
Why didn't you tell me right away... (audible
fuss). Pressed.
Technician: Now turn the key to the
rahuu all the way.
Driver: Where is my ignition?
Technician: At the base of the steering wheel, on the right.
Driver: Hmm. I have a hole, a
there is no key in it.
Technician: Well, insert it.
Driver: Who?Technician: (losing patience) Ignition key!
Driver: How do I know which one I have?
ignition key?
Technician: (grabbing his head) This is normal
The largest key on the bunch.
Driver: On the link?
Technician: Yes, where do you keep all the others?
keys...
Driver: Ahh! So I lost her for two days
back. So do I need a key?
Technician: (hangs up) Tyyyyyyyy....
Driver: Hello, hello?
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