Chris wrote:
P.S. The few
accidents I have been in (none of which involved another
vehicle if I was at fault - I always steer for the ditch in times of
trouble) I *never* wore the belt, and I *always* walked away from them.
And you are LUCKY!
Snip!
Hmm,
In local newspapers I read daily, noted daily police, accident etc
reports. Most of time nearly every one died or severely hurt or
maimed didn't wear seatbelts. They always note what isn't in
compliant with rules/laws.
Pays to be on defensive driving. Practise on closed tracks or
parking lots (like slick surfaces in winter to get the "feel"
and experience of what car reacts, I did and intend to do more
of this 'fun'. These idiots didn't have good experience &
inattentive, that for sure from what I see and by experience and
being taught about it while I was in driving sessions. Even I wasn't
driving, I watched others too. Inattentive or overconfident drivers
or careless bystanders will get somebody eventually.
Oh yeah, saw bunch of drivers running reds at " T" intersection
near where I work, stem was low volume on busy 4 lane w/ waiting lane
of connecting main road appox 4km long that ties two north and
south (both runs E-W) main roads together & goes past one of main
road to the highway 401. Our small shop is nearest
south mainroad next to that said intersection. That road is lined
with big boxes and small stores, one major indoor mall and other one
open-air mall.
Cheers & drive w/ cellphone turned off please. Note, time of year is
awful with all that on-going multiple road constructions.
Wizard