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  #31  
Old January 10th 05, 06:25 PM
Magnulus
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"Garth Almgren" > wrote in message
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> Did you know that you're least likely to be involved in a collision if
> you're traveling roughly 10 MPH faster than the average speed of traffic?
>


Really, please cite a reference- I'd be curious to know why this is true?

Also, if you have an accident at 60mph vs. 40mph, the accident will
involve twice as much energy.

It's no surprise whenever I read about a multi-vehicle traffic crash in
the paper, and somebody is hurt or dead, either alcohol or speeding were a
factor on the part of one of the vehicles.



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  #32  
Old January 10th 05, 06:46 PM
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In article >,
Magnulus > wrote:
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> The big problem with speeding is enforcement. In my area I see cops
>setting up speed traps in neighborhoods, but just a few blocks away is a
>busy thoroughfare and cops rarely patrol it, despite the fact that when I
>usually drive it the majority is going 10-15 mph above the limit.


Perhaps the locals are smart enough to know that trying to enforce the
limit on the throroughfare would result in more traffic diverted to
the neighborhoods.

>Automatic speed traps with cameras, like they have in Europe, would be far
>more effective, IMO.


Only if the object is collecting revenue and not changing behavior.

> For me, I have 20/40 vision and nystagmus/strabismus, and I only have
>limited depth perception (but I'm working on that, thanks to some vision
>training).


20/40 is no problem at all, except for reading local street signs;
cars and other road objects are big. Nystagmus, though, means any cop will
consider you to be a drunk driver based on the "look at the pen"
test.

>I try and drive very carefully. What is sad is all the people
>on the road, with obviously normal vision, who don't give a flying hoot-
>they are taking their privilege for granted, even though I've had to
>struggle with driving for years.


You've been driving for years yet your mom is giving you driving
lessons? If you're going to use personal testimonial to back up your
argument, try and keep it consistent. Or, if this IS actually the
case, keep it less pathetic.

  #33  
Old January 10th 05, 06:46 PM
Matthew Russotto
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In article >,
Magnulus > wrote:
>
> The big problem with speeding is enforcement. In my area I see cops
>setting up speed traps in neighborhoods, but just a few blocks away is a
>busy thoroughfare and cops rarely patrol it, despite the fact that when I
>usually drive it the majority is going 10-15 mph above the limit.


Perhaps the locals are smart enough to know that trying to enforce the
limit on the throroughfare would result in more traffic diverted to
the neighborhoods.

>Automatic speed traps with cameras, like they have in Europe, would be far
>more effective, IMO.


Only if the object is collecting revenue and not changing behavior.

> For me, I have 20/40 vision and nystagmus/strabismus, and I only have
>limited depth perception (but I'm working on that, thanks to some vision
>training).


20/40 is no problem at all, except for reading local street signs;
cars and other road objects are big. Nystagmus, though, means any cop will
consider you to be a drunk driver based on the "look at the pen"
test.

>I try and drive very carefully. What is sad is all the people
>on the road, with obviously normal vision, who don't give a flying hoot-
>they are taking their privilege for granted, even though I've had to
>struggle with driving for years.


You've been driving for years yet your mom is giving you driving
lessons? If you're going to use personal testimonial to back up your
argument, try and keep it consistent. Or, if this IS actually the
case, keep it less pathetic.

  #34  
Old January 10th 05, 06:53 PM
Matthew Russotto
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In article >,
Magnulus > wrote:
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> I've taken busses alot. They vary in how good they are.


From "bad" to "worse". That's not counting the ever-popular "nonexistent".

>True, most busses are poorly funded, but there IS a solution to that.


Like taking money from drivers to pay for them? How about just raising the
fare.

> The local bus stop is about a mile from my house. I can walk that in
>about 15 minutes or less.


4 miles an hour is a pretty brisk walk, most people walk slower.
Personally, I don't like to walk 15 minutes in rain, sleet, snow, ice,
or 90+ degree heat. Nor do I like to do it on a sprained knee or
other minor injury. Yet if I had to depend on the bus, I'd have to.

>A good walk gets your mind off things and
>definitely lowers my pulse and blood pressure


Unfortunately, waiting for the bus will bring that blood pressure right
back up.



  #35  
Old January 10th 05, 06:53 PM
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In article >,
Magnulus > wrote:
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> I've taken busses alot. They vary in how good they are.


From "bad" to "worse". That's not counting the ever-popular "nonexistent".

>True, most busses are poorly funded, but there IS a solution to that.


Like taking money from drivers to pay for them? How about just raising the
fare.

> The local bus stop is about a mile from my house. I can walk that in
>about 15 minutes or less.


4 miles an hour is a pretty brisk walk, most people walk slower.
Personally, I don't like to walk 15 minutes in rain, sleet, snow, ice,
or 90+ degree heat. Nor do I like to do it on a sprained knee or
other minor injury. Yet if I had to depend on the bus, I'd have to.

>A good walk gets your mind off things and
>definitely lowers my pulse and blood pressure


Unfortunately, waiting for the bus will bring that blood pressure right
back up.



  #36  
Old January 10th 05, 10:01 PM
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In article ich.edu>,
says...

>And in how many of those crashes did you have all of the ninety-three
>airbags for which you now clamor?


This brings to mind the Sylvester Stallone movie 'Demolition Man' where he
crashes and in an instant the car is complete filled with a styrofoam
substance.
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  #37  
Old January 10th 05, 10:01 PM
Alex Rodriguez
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In article ich.edu>,
says...

>And in how many of those crashes did you have all of the ninety-three
>airbags for which you now clamor?


This brings to mind the Sylvester Stallone movie 'Demolition Man' where he
crashes and in an instant the car is complete filled with a styrofoam
substance.
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Alex

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Old January 10th 05, 10:31 PM
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Actually, any intelligent individual would advocate driver training.

But since you're far from being an intelligent inividual, you prefer
reactive measures as opposed to proactive. You're such a dim-lib.

 




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