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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:11 am
by Blitz
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:What seems rather alarming to me is that around 93% of all traffic accidents are caused by people who aren't drunk, what's their excuse?
Around here, drivers are incredibly aggressive; always in a hurry. Typical lifestyle around here, unfortunately -- the roads have become a very dangerous place.
So what's their excuse? They're impatient idiots!
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:14 am
by ammosmoke
Yes, most are by people who are not drunk. But most fatal accidents are caused by drunk drivers.
EDIT: Woops, I mean more crashes caused by drunk drivers are fatal than those who crash that are not drunk.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:15 am
by rna_duelers
Ok,try this one on for size...Old drivers...They are the ones to be scared of,be afraid,be very afraid...
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:20 am
by MrCrowley
rna_duelers wrote:Ok,try this one on for size...Old drivers...They are the ones to be scared of,be afraid,be very afraid...
They're the reason for the fuel crisis. Slowly crawling behind them is the real gas-guzzler.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:24 am
by Blitz
rna_duelers wrote:Ok,try this one on for size...Old drivers...They are the ones to be scared of,be afraid,be very afraid...
The State of Illinois seriously needs to crack down on elderly drivers, mostly competency testing. But Rod Blagojevich wouldn't ever do anything to make that a reality.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:27 am
by ammosmoke
LOLz. When their eyes can't see a framerate of more than 5 at 50 feet, maybe it's time they put their liscence through the shredder. If they have one...
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:32 am
by Blitz
Honestly, I agree. There's a good amount of people I encounter that should not behind the wheel of any vehicle. Reaction time is of paramount importance, as is situational awareness.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:01 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
ammosmoke wrote:EDIT: Woops, I mean more crashes caused by drunk drivers are fatal than those who crash that are not drunk.
True, but more than half of fatal road accidents are caused by sober drivers.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:07 am
by watto
MrCrowley wrote:No offence, but SB15 is quite smart. I don't mind admitting he's smarter then me
I would agree with you, he does seem to be quite well spoken although I havent seen any of his guns I'm sure he's probabably smarter than me aswell.
I was just trying to get him to see that not everyone gets affected by alcohol that much and If theres a choice between paying 40 bucks for a taxi then having to return the next day to pick up my car, I'll probly take my chances on the road if I feel like Im up to it.
Also something tells me his opinion will change in 3 or 4 years when he turns 18 or 21 depending on where he lives, and his taste buds start to mature, I remember at 15 I didn't really like beer or spirits but as you get older you seem to aquire the taste.