Safer Drivers?
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Re: Safer Drivers?
Making a conclusion like that about such a diverse group is pretty ridiculous. Some of us may be more relaxed, some not. I do not buy into the assumption that the most dangerous aspect of driving is speed. Your speed compared to the speed of traffic is a much more relevant concern. I suspect the ones cranking as much mpg as humanly possible, who have top FE scores to live up to, have motives that distract from safe driving. Any of us who talk on the cell phone or futz with the radio while driving are no better off because we're hybrid drivers. And especially the ones going erratic speeds and crawling up hills to hypermile - going dramatically different speeds than that of traffic, make a hazard out of themselves. We're all different and all have motives and habits that are safe and unsafe. Your generalization is wishful thinking IMO.
Last edited by zimbop; 04-25-2006 at 11:26 PM.
#12
Re: Safer Drivers?
Originally Posted by zimbop
Making a conclusion like that about such a diverse group is pretty ridiculous. Some of us may be more relaxed, some not. I do not buy into the assumption that the most dangerous aspect of driving is speed. Your speed compared to the speed of traffic is a much more relevant concern. I suspect the ones cranking as much mpg as humanly possible, who have top FE scores to live up to, have motives that distract from safe driving. Any of us who talk on the cell phone or futz with the radio while driving are no better off because we're hybrid drivers. And especially the ones going erratic speeds and crawling up hills to hypermile - going dramatically different speeds than that of traffic, make a hazard out of themselves. We're all different and all have motives and habits that are safe and unsafe. Your generalization is wishful thinking IMO.
My original intent was to compare my "practicing techniques" which are more influenced by improving gas mileage than saving 10 seconds and zooming out into traffic. And so to that extent, excluding cell phones or Nav displays or just plain bad driving, is driving safer.
#13
Re: Safer Drivers?
Originally Posted by ctrlfreak
My original intent was to compare my "practicing techniques" which are more influenced by improving gas mileage than saving 10 seconds and zooming out into traffic. And so to that extent, excluding cell phones or Nav displays or just plain bad driving, is driving safer.
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