Video player not working?0:000:000:00SettingsQualityAutoAudioSpeed1×CaptionsOffDouble Decker SmartcarDula TVFunny videos since 2008Thumbs up0Thumbs down0 Share1.7K views Jan 2009A presenter bolts two Smart cars together to make a double-decker, then tests its parking, speed, and stability in an emergency swerve. Show transcript0:00And these are my ingredients: a smart, another smart, and 4 bolts.0:08Total cost, 4,600 pounds, roughly half the cost of an eye or ear or whatever it is.0:15So how am I going to create a 4-seater car but retain that dinky little wheelbase?0:19Well, like a 1970s town planner, I'm thinking high ride.0:32Unlike wealthy car manufacturers, my approach to engineering is a bit more garden shed.0:37Think spanners and plenty of elbow grease.0:42Behold, the world's first double-decker car.0:49Oh, it's a lovely view up here, like a London sightseeing bus.0:54And of course, it's got 2 boots, which means double the amount of cargo capacity compared to the I.1:03But is it as good as an I? Well, let's conduct some very scientific tests.1:11Test 1, parking.1:17This gap is too small even for the eye.1:23But will my double-decker Smart squeeze in? Urban space saving, here we come.1:32Clearly not one for the multi-story, but the double-decker's compact wheelbase gives it the edge for on-street parking.1:39Now, how will it fare in our second test?1:47Performance.1:51With1:514 on board each car, which will be the quickest in a straight line?2:02Oh.2:07Oh, 25 in first.2:11Oh, there's a lot of wind now, a lot of wobble going on.2:16Hmm. Obviously, my double-decker smart's no good if you really need to get your mates somewhere in a hurry.2:28Well, we have one final challenge. You see, it would be very irresponsible of me to put my brand new design straight into the market without first doing some research on stability.2:40The elk test was developed in Sweden, where swerving to avoid moose is part of everyday driving.2:48The eye avoids the obstacle and regains its composure nicely.2:54Lord only knows how my double decker will perform this 40 miles per hour emergency maneuver.3:01Obviously, I completely trust my new prototype, which is why I'm going to wear a helmet, a neck brace, and a tracksuit top.3:13Why am I doing this?3:15Wish me luck.3:16Here we go, here comes an hold.3:23Incredibly, my creation took it all in its stride, sort of.3:29So we thought we'd up the ante and go even faster.4:10Oh, I need the toilet quite badly. Oh.4:16I can't quite...4:19Oh.4:20Are you all right?4:20Hello. Yeah, I'm all right. I, I need the toilet, I tell you.
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