Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 beta 3/9/83; site wbux5.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!seismo!harpo!floyd!vax135!ariel!houti!hogpc!houxm!houxz!wbux5!lat From: lat@wbux5.UUCP Newsgroups: net.flame Subject: Re: 55mph aint the answer Message-ID: <116@wbux5.UUCP> Date: Wed, 15-Jun-83 14:45:18 EDT Article-I.D.: wbux5.116 Posted: Wed Jun 15 14:45:18 1983 Date-Received: Thu, 23-Jun-83 21:47:39 EDT References: <1694@mcnc.UUCP> umcp-cs.148, <186@hound.UUCP> Organization: Bell Labs, West Long Branch, NJ Lines: 65 In response to hound!rwhw about the age of 26..... <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What kind of garbage is that? What about the elderly? Now, don't get me wrong, some of my good friends are over 65....but their reflexes are just not what they used to be. Many a time have I had close calls because an elderly person pulled out in front of me and then proceeded to drive 20 mph in a 35 mph zone. What about people driving with distractions? Like wild kids that love to fight on the 5 1/2 hour drive? Or get figity and have to be constantly told to settle down? Or block the driver's view from their rear-view mirror? I have seen this a lot on my trips, and never fail to notice that the driver has a slight problem staying in his/her lane. What about the people driving under the influence of ANYTHING, not just alcohol? These people are the most dangerous, because their perception and reflexes are seriously impaired during this time. I can remember the boasts (and not just from kids...from businessmen in their 40's to my aunt and uncle) about "oh, I can drive better when I'm ______!! No problem." Sure, two hours later I get a call that so-and-so is in serious condition in the hospital because he/she ran into a pole/embankment/another car/whatever while under the influence. And just a bit earlier they were trying to tell me they drive better under the influence. You'd be surprised at how many people think that. What about the young man/woman driving while the occupant is trying to have some kind of S-E-X with them. I saw a horrible accident a few years ago which was caused from that (obviously I won't go into detail). Suffice to say that any distraction like that is probably going to cause some kind of accident, or at least a close call. I take offense at what you proposed. I hope you weren't serious. I am only 20, and a female to boot. I have friends all over New England, my family is in Connecticut, friends in Pennsylvania. I like using my car to get around. I LIKE to drive (most of the time). I am a very good driver. I have taken performance driving classes and tests three to four times a year (up until last year because I couldn't afford it) since I got my license at the ripe age of 16. I drove a stock Camaro in the drag-races one summer back home. I consider myself a safe driver. If I can do it, why take the privilege (yes, I consider driving a privilege) away from me? <<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Another member of the "Over 55mph Club" Laurie [mhuxt,harpo,houxz]!wbux5!lat