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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580
Might reduce the severity of accidents and deaths. Also relevant is ones definition of good or bad as related to driving. My definition is that good drivers obey the laws, maintain proper space cushion, are aware of their surroundings, aim high in steering so they see well ahead so they can leave themselves an out if there is a traffic problem. They leave early so they will not feel pressed if they find heavy or slow traffic for unforseen reasons (accidents or construction).
Bad drivers speed, tailgate, cut off or block other drivers, let their frustration override their better judgement, try "teaching" other drivers a lesson (the only lesson they learn is that the would be teacher is a jerk), and generally think they are better than the laws.
Jmho.
On this Christmas eve, let me wish everyone a joyous and safe holiday.
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I definitely drive faster than the speed limit in my car, when possible. However, I also don't tailgate, don't cut people off, use my turn signals *correctly*, and avoid weaving in and out of traffic. If I get pulled over for speeding, I'll get a ticket. And I'll be polite to the police officer, and not blame him for doing his job. So far that's happened once in my life, I pleaded not guilty, and got the ticket nolled. It was a lesser violation "driving above the posted speed limit" which would've been a point against my license and a $300 fine. The cop didn't have a radar reading and didn't show up for my court date so they tossed it out and told me it never happened and to go home. I think I was doing 37 in a 30mph zone and the cop was returning to the station at the end of his shift and thought he'd get a quick "gotcha" for his quota or something. I didn't begrudge him but I knew I wasn't gonna have to pay so I just stayed polite and took the ticket.