Finally, a young reckless driver who accepts some responsibility for his actions
07-15-16, 05:00 PM
#76
Lexus Fanatic
That's quite the coincidence. Most people who live here have never made that left turn.
07-15-16, 05:39 PM
#79
07-15-16, 05:44 PM
#80
Again, you assume nothing when it comes to driving. Especially the Volt driver was from the area, so he was familiar with the road and he must have known that particular left turn can be hazardous - so he should have been extra cautious.
The BMW slammed the volt doing 75mph, so it means it slowed down 40mph from 115mph to 75mph. I'm not an expert on physics or math, but it seems to me that even if BMW was traveling just a bit over the 45mph limit, say 65mph, it might still have been a close call or even a minor accident.
When it comes to left turns, there are too many drivers that simply don't pay attention and can't judge speed or distance. Just ask motorcycle riders what they think about that.
The BMW slammed the volt doing 75mph, so it means it slowed down 40mph from 115mph to 75mph. I'm not an expert on physics or math, but it seems to me that even if BMW was traveling just a bit over the 45mph limit, say 65mph, it might still have been a close call or even a minor accident.
When it comes to left turns, there are too many drivers that simply don't pay attention and can't judge speed or distance. Just ask motorcycle riders what they think about that.
07-15-16, 08:05 PM
#82
Lexus Test Driver
Again, you assume nothing when it comes to driving. Especially the Volt driver was from the area, so he was familiar with the road and he must have known that particular left turn can be hazardous - so he should have been extra cautious.
The BMW slammed the volt doing 75mph, so it means it slowed down 40mph from 115mph to 75mph. I'm not an expert on physics or math, but it seems to me that even if BMW was traveling just a bit over the 45mph limit, say 65mph, it might still have been a close call or even a minor accident.
When it comes to left turns, there are too many drivers that simply don't pay attention and can't judge speed or distance. Just ask motorcycle riders what they think about that.
The BMW slammed the volt doing 75mph, so it means it slowed down 40mph from 115mph to 75mph. I'm not an expert on physics or math, but it seems to me that even if BMW was traveling just a bit over the 45mph limit, say 65mph, it might still have been a close call or even a minor accident.
When it comes to left turns, there are too many drivers that simply don't pay attention and can't judge speed or distance. Just ask motorcycle riders what they think about that.
07-15-16, 08:58 PM
#84
Lexus Fanatic
07-15-16, 09:21 PM
#85
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07-15-16, 09:29 PM
#86
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It's not about him being dangerous, it's about there being consequences to people's actions. He's not a murderer, he's simply a person who's gross negligence contributed to the deaths of 3 people. You have to do something to deter others from making those same choices.
07-15-16, 11:25 PM
#88
When he was 20, my little bro hit a tree and flipped the car when he was trying to get home before "curfew"
He was driving impaired.
We told him since then never to drive impaired regardless of any deadline. Park somewhere quiet and take a nap.
If you miss curfew, oh well. Better than losing your life. Kids need to be taught some common sense
07-16-16, 05:10 AM
#89
Lexus Fanatic
When he was 20, my little bro hit a tree and flipped the car when he was trying to get home before "curfew"
He was driving impaired.
We told him since then never to drive impaired regardless of any deadline. Park somewhere quiet and take a nap.
If you miss curfew, oh well. Better than losing your life. Kids need to be taught some common sense
He was driving impaired.
We told him since then never to drive impaired regardless of any deadline. Park somewhere quiet and take a nap.
If you miss curfew, oh well. Better than losing your life. Kids need to be taught some common sense
It's true, I was always told that if I was ever in a position where I needed help vs doing something unsafe I could call my parents and they'd come get me no questions asked. Certainly in that situation "mom, dad, if we drive home I'm breaking curfew, can you come get me?"
Last edited by SW17LS; 07-16-16 at 05:13 AM.
07-16-16, 06:23 AM
#90
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