Re: Speeding, Tailgating, and Reckless Driving

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From: Daniel I. Manes
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 00:00

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In article <35973949.46557186@news.okc.oklahoma.net>,
efaubion@oklahoma.ten wrote:

> danthman@umich.edu (Daniel I. Manes) wrote:

> >What do you define as an "unnecessary risk?" 

> One that isn't necessary.

> >Would it be unnecessarily
> >risky for a Ferrari driver to go 95 mph on a 75-mph desert interstate
> >during the day with high visibility and low traffic volume?

> I'm sure the Ferrari driver in question might think not... and he
> might just get the chance to explain this to the cop that he didn't
> see.   

Okay, let me rephrase the question.  In your opinion, do you think a
Ferarri driver going 95 mph on a 75-mph desert interestate during the day
with high visibility is a hazard to himself or other drivers solely
because of his speed?

-Dan

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From: danthman@umich.edu (Daniel I. Manes)
Subject: Re: Speeding, Tailgating, and Reckless Driving
Date: 1998/06/30
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