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[dmoses42]

Its because people are oblivious to what's not inside their little bubble. Anymore, you have to drive like you are on a motorcycle: be leery of anyone behind the wheel of anything, and expect them to do something stupid.

 

[Broncobowsher]

The scarry part to me, people are learning to NOT use the bake pedal. New cars (Electric) often have a 1-pedal drive. You lift off the throttle, it auto brakes to a stop. Add in forward emergency braking, you can just about drive a modern EV without touching the brake pedal. You still need it to select a gear to get out of park, but that is about it. That is putting drivers on the road that have no brake pedal modulation skill. Now put a giant tablet on the dash with features buried 7 layers deep. But that isn't a distraction, and somehow holding a phone is?

 

[ntsqd]

They're both distractions. Even knowing better I sometimes get sucked in.

 

[Dylan_Shaffer]

This bums me out severely. Glad everyone was okay.

 

[bronco italiano]

@Broncobowsher yep. As a 30 year Air Force pilot, I can attest to how meticulous they are with engine performance and reliability in aircraft. When you get an “engine light” at 30,000 feet and 500 knots, can’t really pull over and call for a tow. I have more respect for my mx brothers who kept my bird flying than just about anybody else.

That is very nice. My grandfather was a USAF "Propeller-head" 1931-1962. Ended his career after 11,000 flight hours. He loved it, but knew he had to retire because he had a 10,000 hr flight rule.

 

[JefeAZ]

So sorry to hear about the accident and everyone is OK. Let me know if you have any issues with insurance settlements I can help with