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Old 10-17-2011, 02:56 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
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One of the best is the heightened awareness. In my opinion, dozing off due to the sheer boredom of freeway driving is way more dangerous than drunk driving. Tailgating a big rig keeps you sharp...
Maybe you can explain this. It sounds a lot like "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Maybe only the sharp drivers that draft are still alive? In that case, it's not drafting that makes you more alert, it's being more alert that saves your life. If so, I challenge you to maintain 0.5 second reaction time for more than 10 miles. I bet no one can do it, not even the drafter super-heroes.
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