Re:No one, not even the Secret Service, should randomly plug...
by interfixus on Tuesday April 09, 2019 @01:20AM
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You are so right.
I never understood the prevalent idea that traffic accidents are somehow random rolls of the dice. Seemingly the vast majority of them are not. Adjust your speed, not too fast, not too slow; stay focused on road, mirrors, and other traffic; keep your distance; don't be drunk; don't fall asleep; know and follow the rules, and you will hugely reduce your risk of harm.
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Re:No one, not even the Secret Service, should randomly plug...
by InitialLastName on Tuesday April 09, 2019 @08:00AM
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> I never understood the prevalent idea that traffic accidents are somehow random rolls of the dice.
It's pushed by the auto manufacturers and insurance companies to normalize driving and make you pay for more expensive safety features. If people drive irresponsibly enough to wreck their cars, but not enough to kill themselves (modulo the safety level of their car), they buy more cars and spend more money on car insurance.