🚀 go-pugleaf

On Sun, 28 Jun 1998 19:33:09 GMT, E. Faubion <efaubion@oklahoma.ten> wrote:
>whorning@pipeline.com (Walt Horning) wrote:
>
>>The truly aggressive driver *does* act irrationally. But speeding,
>>tailgating and even reckless driving does not automatically make a
>>driver "aggressive."
>
>I don't think anyone is suggesting that's the case. 

Some of the original media scare stories defined it that way.  I'm not
suggesting that is a good thing.  Just pointing out that some of the 
safety advocates misuse statistics and definitions.

>
>>For example, exceeding the limit is not "speeding" until its
>>"reckless,"
>
>This is obviously not a legal definition.  Where I'm from 'reckless'
>is the wanton disregard for life and property and the fine is a
>minimum of $500 and a court appearance is mandatory whereas speeding
>is a $60 or $100 fine if mailed in.
>
>>Also, tailgating is not a sign of the aggressive driver.
>
>I agree.  With some it obviously is however many tailgaters are simply
>ignorant of how dangerous their act is.
>
>>In rush hour,
>>85% of all drivers are 1-2 car lengths apart at 60-70 mph, when they
>>should be 6-7 car lengths. They stay close together so that they do
>>not "lose their place in line," while trying to pass slower traffic.
>
>And hope nothing bad happens.  If it does, it's pileup time. :-]

Wheeeeee!