• mao@lemmy.sdf.org
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    2 days ago

    Yeah like what the fuck? Every time I drive on a highway I encounter at least one potential life-ending moment, where if I hit the breaks one second too late I’ll die. This is absolutely a trillion times worse than the slim chance of getting a subway car lit on fire lol

    • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee
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      1 day ago

      If you’re having near death experiences every single day, that has to be something you’re doing wrong.

    • Auli@lemmy.ca
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      2 days ago

      Then you are not giving the proper distance. If you experience this every time you drive you are probably the problem.

      • LaserRunRaccoon@lemmy.ca
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        If you can’t conceive of a situation where you need to slam the brakes due to external factors despite following the recommended 2-second following distance, you’re ignorant of the depths of bad driving. Have you really never been cut off before?

        I would go so far as to say that if you’re not noticing at least a single example of dangerous driving nearly every time you leave the house, you’re probably not aware enough to be a safe driver.

      • Emerald@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        Also those scary moments are fun. Maybe that’s just a me thing though.

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      2 days ago

      Every time I drive on a highway I encounter at least one potential life-ending moment, where if I hit the breaks one second too late I’ll die

      What highway is this?