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Old 07-13-2011, 04:37 PM   #81 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by t vago View Post
Sounds like straw-grasping. There aren't very many people on the road at 1 am.
Of course it is. I'm just speculating on how an insurance company plays with statistics.



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By that logic, then statistically speaking, it should not really matter where the accident occurs as all roadways would have an equal chance of hosting an accident. Yet, it's been shown that the vast majority of accidents tend to happen within 10 miles of one's house.
Not necessarily. Lots of people drive excessive miles for many reasons and do not get far from home. It seems like a no-brainer to me, more time on the road, more chance to bump something.

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