Re: Accidents and Trucks

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From: Walt Horning
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 00:00

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Truckers, per miles driven, are more "professional" and better trained
drivers than those who only drive automobiles. The national stats show
this. The 45,000 deaths per year involved only a tiny percentage of
heavy trucks (excluding common pickup trucks and light vans).

What I see is a lot of phobias because the trucks appear to be big and
menacing, when the truth is the guy or gal in the car is too
untrusting and probably is the type that fear his/her own shadow.

A lot of traffic backups (dangerous situations) are caused by phobians
who are afraid to pass a truck.

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From: whorning@pipeline.com (Walt Horning)
Subject: Re: Accidents and Trucks
Date: 1997/08/18
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