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I used to be an aggressive leadfoot myself, legendary among my friends. When I slowed down, I entered a different zone. The most dangerous drivers are the tailgaters in the high speed conga line, less than one second following distance behind the car in front of them. One stab on anyone's brakes, and you've got a multi-car, high speed chain reaction pile-up. Drivers in the slow lane can enter a zen-like relaxation zone instantly, free of stress, and considerably safer.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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