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Originally Posted by Chatbrat
Yesterday I had to take a detour because of a bad traffic accident on Rt 44,
Just read on the online newspaper that the truck driver involved got ticketed; however, another factor that should not be overlooked and is really important to members of our community.
As we age, we should all be aware that our night vision & reaction times are not they used to be. The driver of the car was a Wildwood resident aged 84 & the accident happened @ 5:40 am.
I avoid driving during darkness, unless its a necessity. If you can make sure your next car is equipped with adaptive cruise control and super headlights.
Vision is the key to safety.
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Vision is the key to safety. Yes night blindness is one cause, heavy rains another, direct sunlight can temporary blind your view, vehicles ahead that obstruct your view, DUI/Impaired
Distractions also a factor (cell phone, fiddling with make-up, the radio, etc
Slow reactions times, over correcting..... cooler heads prevail
Statistically, you are better to hit a deer than making an erratic move which may cause you to hit a tree or flip your vehicle