this should be required reading for all who tow and all those who drive and
don't realize there are 1000's of pounds behnd us pushing and we can't stop on a
dime and that none of own the road we have to share and use common sense
Pearl
asbestos wrote:
> I am glad to see everyone concerned about this issue,
> One thing I would like to say about this subject is this. You can have the
> biggest most powerful engine, the best suspension, the best hitch, four
> wheel drive etc. etc. In the end, speed and poor judgment will put in
> harm's way.
> as a volunteer firefighter I have seen my share of MVC's The vast majority
> are caused
> by just plain going to fast. Sometimes to fast is 10 MPH. Rain, wet leaves,
> oil film etc etc can all have a huge negative effect on control and
> stopping distance. All those thousands of pounds are controlled by a few
> square inches of hard rubber on smooth asphalt or concrete. I figure the
> best set-up on the best vehicle will not save a poor driver. as well as the
> best driver can not save a poor set up. If you believe in taking chances
> that is your business but when you take to the public highways you are
> forcing everyone else to assume whatever risk you take.
> Remember there is a difference between 'can' and 'should' just ask all the
> people who we pull out of there SUV's during the few snowstorms we have each
> year.
