Re:Did an F-15 airplane successfully land with just one wing?
by TrevorJ on Friday March 07, 2014 @02:52PM
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Good driving involves always being aware of safe exits if you need to make an evasive maneuver. It's a habit that comes well in handy as you say.
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Re:Did an F-15 airplane successfully land with just one wing?
by chockablock on Friday March 07, 2014 @05:14PM
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And safe following distances.
Re:Did an F-15 airplane successfully land with just one wing?
by raamdev on Friday March 07, 2014 @11:10PM
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Plenty of close calls have taught me the value of always knowing my exits and always leaving plenty of space between me and the car in front of me (driving instructors often teach 1 car length for every 10 mph: 70 mph = 7 car lengths).
Unfortunately a lot of these rules only work if other drivers on the road are also following them (around here, in the Boston area, you'll be lucky to have 2 car lengths of space in front of you no matter your speed), so I've learned that simply being aware at all times (no phone, no distracting conversations, and holy hell no text messaging or emails) is the best thing anyone can do for improving their safety while behind the wheel.