Re: Aggressive Driving

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From: Brandon Sommerville
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 00:00

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E. Faubion wrote:

>grimrod@mindless.com (Brandon Sommerville) wrote:
>
>>If it can be determined that a crash is a suicide, how is it recorded?
>
>As a suicide.
>
>>The explanation is clear.  What types of tires were tested?  
>
>Tires typically used on passenger cars and trucks.

So does that rule out Z rated tires?  Or low treadwear rated tires?
There is a huge difference in the rock hard long life tires and the
sportier tires, were any of those tested?

>>What differences have you
>>noted between ABS and non-ABS cars as far as stopping distances?
>
>ABS is usually shorter but not by as much as some people might think.
>The real value of ABS is in the retention of steering during emergency
>braking.

Very true.  It also allows you to steer into things in a panic.  ;)
-- 
Brandon

"Spooooooooooonnnnn!"

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From: grimrod@mindless.moc (Brandon Sommerville)
Subject: Re: Aggressive Driving
Date: 1998/07/14
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