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Old 12-05-2023, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
I totally agree with you that higher speeds in an accident cause more damage and possibly fatalities, especially the difference in speed, which makes the slow driver just as contributory as the speeder. I’m not sure how many drivers see a “speeder” and slow down out of “fear”, I certainly don’t, but I suppose those with inferior driving skills are more likely to do so
I've always wondered about the thought process that says, "Hey, there's a guy behind me that is going faster than me and would like me to get out of the way. I know what I'll do instead, I'll drive even slower, that will make things better."
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