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Re: Question for Speeders
On 26 May 1995, Susan E Clark wrote:
> What would you do if someone's pet or child ran out in front of you at
> such a high speed? (100-130 mph)
>
We normally don't assume that to happen on the freeway, where only motor
vehicles are allowed. To quote the original poster:
Given a really nice road and no speed limit, I'd probably cruise my
'93 RX-7 at 100-130 mph, conditions permitting, but I sure wouldn't
drive our '89 VW Fox that fast (even if it would go that fast).
See the strict conditions he put on himself? Rational drivers wouldn't
go at 100 MPH where a child or a pet can run out in front of you. Also
note that he indicates that it depends on the car you're driving. I
wouldn't push my friend's 91 Tercel up to 130 MPH if conditions permitted.
Picking on the high speed per se is meaningless. There are a lot of
variables that come into play in determining an appropriate speed under a
certain circumstance. For example, driving at 30 MPH in front of a
kindergarten around 9:00 AM can be much more dangerous than cruising on
I-5 at 100 MPH at 2:00 on Sunday morning.
Dai Toyama
'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.' MATTHEW 5:4
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