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Old 07-29-2013, 07:21 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by rmay635703 View Post
Actually I think you could make fuel $30 a gallon and they would still drive the same and complain about the gas price but would see no possible way of reducing their fuel consumption.

Those that couldn't afford to drive 85mph would not drive at all,

I guess that would be a little progress, though not much.
I think you are right, there would be much gnashing of teeth and plenty of blame, but no behavioral insight.

Since I have been conscious of how I use my fuel, and have changed my habits somewhat, the more I see how oblivious others are about most other aspects of driving well with others too. The prevailing driving mindset seems unconsciously selfish and narcissistic.

It's a microcosm. We have lots of growing up I think.
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