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Old 09-24-2008, 12:41 AM   #81 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by Funny View Post
I don't want to start an argument here, just a discussion. It's all about numbers, people. Look at it this way: Hi, my name is Bob and I'm a truck driver. I have 500 miles to go until I reach my destination and sack out, because I'm tired. I can drive 55 MPH and get there in 9 hours and 6 minutes, OR I can drive 75 MPH and make it to my destination in 6 hours and 24 minutes. which do you think is going to be safer for the other drivers?
Depends on whether he has a blowout at 55 or 75, or if the vehicle in front of him slams on the brakes when he's going 55 or 75.

The correct statement is, "I have 500 miles to go until I reach my destination and sack out, or 8 hours until I reach my time limit and sack out, because that's the law. In fact, if I'm tired already, I should stop sooner, rather than crank it up to 75 to try to beat falling asleep behind the wheel."

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