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Even in the slowest lane (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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[–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It takes some real mental gymnastics to put the blame for a crash on the driver going “too slow” rather than the inattentive speeding driver who crashed into them.

[–] Chadus_Maximus@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

No mental gymnastics needed. The laws of physics don't give a fuck about who obeys the traffic laws and who doesn't. As long as people keep the same distance between cars we should be safe.

[–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

What are you arguing? It’s not the obligation of the driver ahead to make sure the car behind them keep their distance.

[–] Chadus_Maximus@lemm.ee -3 points 2 months ago

Sure, but you can do it by matching the speed of the car behind you, therefore making both of you more safe.

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de -4 points 2 months ago

Actually, it is a driver's job to avoid and/or mitigate a wreck by any means necessary. The only mental gymnastics taking place are yours. You're arguing against the wording of multiple driver's manuals.

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de -3 points 2 months ago

You think you're arguing with me, when I'm just quoting Driver's Ed, and several states' Driver's Manuals. Mental Gymnastics? 🤷