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UFO- My opinion about things is readily influenced by statistics. The points you raise are worth serious consideration. I have avoided debris in the road such as a ladder that seemingly appeared from nowhere in traffic. No doubt, had I been following closer the ladder would have been unavoidable.
That said, I have not seen the statistics, so I am left to make my safety and fuel efficiency decisions based on anecdotal evidence. I have never come close to colliding with a truck, nor have I ever seen the doors fly open and the load fall out. I don't even know someone that has had that happen.
Life is an endless series of compromises. If you want greater efficiency, it will come at a cost to safety. Each individual must balance their comfort level with their desire for efficiency. I respect the position of both the driver that follows closely, and the one that is more concerned for their safety.
The honest reason I do not draft semi trucks; I don't like pebbles hitting my car and I want to get to my destination faster than a truck pace allows.
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