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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Tue, 14-Jan-86 16:57:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 14 16:57:00 1986
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>of good points: first, the light is frequently seen thru several
>cars windshields, which should help in heave traffic; .......

This is an indication of the poor driving skills of the average american
driver. When I went through driver ed in the late 60's we were REQUIRED to
look at the tail lights of as many cars in front of us as possible. being
6'3", this is still an easy habit for me to maintain. I become more alert
in heavier traffic anyway (more ways to get hit, you know), so watching not
just the car in front of me, but the four in front of him represents to me
basic driving skill.

>....................................................; second,
>the lights can usually be seen  dimly in the rear-view mirror
>(this lets the driver know if he has a blown fuse/ defective brake
>switch; honestly, when was the last time YOU checked your brake
>light???).  ......................................................

Every time I do night driving; i have one of those american tanks-- the
buick electra -- which has the fiberoptic peephole into all the service
light areas.



Jerryl Payne
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