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More proof that incresed speed does not equal incresed rest 4580
Not only did I read it, I did a text search to make sure I got all the references...

More proof that incresed speed does not equal incresed rest 4581
The only reference in Chapter 1 was a brief definition. If you think I am missing something, Why not post the relevant sections. I showed you where there...

Why dimocraps shouldn't be allowed to drive 4582
have stated the following: Seemed to work for some libruls: "We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Consbreastution and...

Why dimocraps shouldn't be allowed to drive 4583
to have stated the following: Evidently Clinton didn't forward the intelligence to his own people, either: "In the...

Another Example of the Dangers of Driving Past Your Expiration Date 4584
Scott en Aztlán Gee, Scotty; this is *exactly* how the most recent 16-y-o girl who died on the road bought the farm up in these parts. Also nearly the same...

Another Example of the Dangers of Driving Past Your Expiration Date 4585
Scott en Aztlán Unless you're too dense to understand it. Should I make it even simpler? Pretty much all of them. Since you're being intentionally obtuse, here's the point: the type of crash...

Another Example of the Dangers of Driving Past Your Expiration Date 4586
On 26 Jun 2005 22:39:30 -0700, Laura Bush liquidateed her boy friend , said the following in rec.autos.driving... The establishment really has you hoodwinked, doesn't...

Two More Reasons Why I Ride the Train to Work
Cory Dunkle Yes. Then the story would have been "...then two truck-based vehicles...". What a stupid question. Are you trying to say this was...

Scientist Says Impatience *Improves* Traffic Flow
How Brief Drop in Cars Can Trigger Tie-Ups, And Other Traffic Tales July 1, 2005; Page B1 If you plan to hit the roads like the zillions of other drivers this holiday weekend...

Scientist Says Impatience *Improves* Traffic Flow 4589
Don't be so sure about that. Several years ago, on Cape Cod, I was driving from one job site to another. I was on a back road (151?, I think) where there was one lane...

Scientist Says Impatience *Improves* Traffic Flow 4590
More theoretical posturing from someone who probably never actually drives in traffic. Maybe he can get together with Leon James of Hawaii. The situation at a cloverleaf on-off ramp...

If REAL crashes aren't real, what crashes ARE real
Here is a generic news search that gets many hits, 365 days a year: I'll ask you speed-monkeys once again, if those articles aren't telling the...

Incredibly Stupid & Criminal Pedestrian Long 4593
223rem I did call the police when I got home, and also included the license plate of the black car and told them that the driver had gone after the...

Incredibly Stupid & Criminal Pedestrian Long 4594
You're lucky you didn't get physical with the idiot pedestrian. Read about this poor schmuck. July 1, 2005 BY STEVE PATTERSON...

Incredibly Stupid & Criminal Pedestrian Long 4595
Learn the Powell Motorsports method: Lock (literally kick the brake pedal to lock all four wheels...

The dangers of DRLs 4596
223rem It's scary how many drivers don't give a second thought about their lights even when they don't have DRL's or automatic headlights. Personally I like to...

The dangers of DRLs 4597
Must be rare. I see few GM vehicles with their regular headlights on when it's "gloomy" (I buttume you mean overcast). The problem is that the average "joe blow" driver that drives a car...

The dangers of DRLs 4598
You still missed the glaringly obvious point? How is that possible? To paraphrase the discussion so far.... CH: The average...

The dangers of DRLs 4599
That is a incorrect statement. Training by conditioning is a effective training means and has been for decades. IF something happens automatically (or one buttumes it does), one "conditionally" is trained to ignore that which...

The dangers of DRLs 4600
On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:07:34 -0400, James C. Reeves Conditioning can only happen if the subject is aware of the condition. By far the...

The dangers of DRLs 4601
Documented observations indicate that DRLs exsaserbate the problem. DRL equipped cars are more likely to be driven without the lights...

The dangers of DRLs 4602
On Thu, 07 Jul 2005 13:50:03 -0400, James C. Reeves Documented by whom? When? Where? URL? Then...

The dangers of DRLs 4603
As stated many times in this thread (and you've responded, so I know you've read it), it is documented at the NHTSA. The NHTSA has been studying these things for nearly 15 years...

The dangers of DRLs 4604
On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:27:02 -0400, James C. Reeves a lot of nonsense concerning 'references' That you are incapable of referencing relevant information fortunately...

The dangers of DRLs 4605
Perhaps debating with knowledge beyond your own experience on the subject would be a good reason? Just a suggestion. You just might find subject matter contained...

The dangers of DRLs 4606
On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:15:52 -0400, James C. Reeves I don't mind looking at evidence you present. I do mind hunting for your evidence myself. Even more...

The dangers of DRLs 4607
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 13:37:55 -0700, fbloogyudsr Don't ask me why any specific law is in effect, you wouldn't like my answer. Rear fog...

The dangers of DRLs 4608
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:57:22 -0400, Nate Nagel A lot of the ECE regulations...

The dangers of DRLs 4609
C.H. You mean like the TUeV inspections? I'm sure they're a royal PITA but personally...

The dangers of DRLs 4610
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:48:42 -0400, Nate Nagel They are coming from the desire of the private company TUEV (and recently...

The dangers of DRLs 4611
Okay. buttume what you wish. Lazy is as lazy does. I guess you're right. You're not qualified after all. :-) Several reasons. One, because it's unnecessary. Two, the site dosn't...

The dangers of DRLs 4612
On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 23:59:17 -0400, James C. Reeves baaah baaah baaah Oh my, are you really so inexperienced referencing scientific documents? Reference the...

The dangers of DRLs 4613
And if I were inexperienced with creating hyperlinks, how is that relivant to the discussion topic? Well you found something that supports your view. Good for you. I told you you would if you would...

The dangers of DRLs 4614
On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 18:13:59 -0400, James C. Reeves Where did I say anything about hyperlinks? I suggest you read paragraphs before commenting on...

The dangers of DRLs 4615
And you would be wrong. Sorry. I'll buy a GM produce again in a heartbeat if not for the idiotic nanny fratures they shove down your throat. You draw too many incorrect...

The dangers of DRLs 4616
On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:19:55 -0400, James C. Reeves In other words, you do hate GM, even if...

The dangers of DRLs 4617
The tie between the two is quite a stretch. One can clearly exist without the other. The concept is not THAT hard to understand...

The dangers of DRLs 4618
I need to cut down this juggernaut some, so I am only gonna comment on the most important points. On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:16:43 -0400, James C. Reeves So far nothing but accusations...

The dangers of DRLs 4619
I was thinking the same thing...save some time and bandwidth. I am enjoying the discussion though. I wanted you to see both sides...not just mine...you know, the overall picture. I felt...

The dangers of DRLs 4620
On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 23:46:59 -0400, James C. Reeves I am quite capable in providing myself with an overall picture. What helps tremendously is when someone...

The dangers of DRLs 4621
Buick has won quality awards for the past few years. That is already known. Generally the cars are quite good, I agree. Of course they should be interested. Expecially if it...

The dangers of DRLs 4622
On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:31:59 -0400, James C. Reeves Of course they should NOT be interested. Spending a lot of time and...

The dangers of DRLs 4623
Why? People can get auto headlamps and DRLs on many other brands, if they want them. So that...

The dangers of DRLs 4624
Probably not as much as you think. Ford was getting 265 HP out of the 2...

The dangers of DRLs 4625
On Fri, 15 Jul 2005 05:04:48 -0700, N8N Less expensive but more junky. True horror-brakes, horrible quality, designed by a committee and only selling because some people are stupid...

The dangers of DRLs 4626
On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:05:06 -0400, James C. Reeves Anomaly means in this case, that the sales numbers are low, then they suddenly soar andafterwardstheydropbacktoprecampaignlevels. As yuo have...

The dangers of DRLs 4627
C.H. LOL. That's rich, coming from the likes of you. Get thrashed in an argument, pretend to killfile someone because you can't handle...

The dangers of DRLs 4628
C.H. Why? There's absolutely no logical basis for that conclusion. Meager? Common sense, personal observations...

The dangers of DRLs 4629
On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 15:23:23 -0700, N8N Because DRLs at least provide visibility from the direction...

The dangers of DRLs 4630
On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:02:46 +0000, 223rem Even if it was true in the generality you state it in here, it still would be a minute fraction of the headlight violations that happen...

The dangers of DRLs 4631
Although the theft rate is considerably higher for the 2004 Sebring LXi I have now compared to the 2003 Malibu LS it replaced, I pay about $105...

The dangers of DRLs 4632
On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:12:40 +0000, 223rem My condolences... You must be truly ancient, because Renault stopped making these in the 60s (Dauphine-Floride-4CV...

The dangers of DRLs 4633
And your source for the demographic information? Last I read, the demographics were similar for both models. But, I'll defer to your source, please provide...

The dangers of DRLs 4634
On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:05:27 -0400, James C. Reeves Observation. I don't have any positive or...

The dangers of DRLs 4635
C.H. Hmm, most of the Sebring owners I know are young, just-out-of-college people who picked them up cheap and used. But...

The dangers of DRLs 4636
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:24:01 -0400, Nate Nagel I see a lot of old people in the car. I suppose the reason...

The dangers of DRLs 4637
C.H. You say modern features, I say unnecessary complexity. I'd rather spend my $$$ on a car that had good basic systems without...

The dangers of DRLs 4638
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:14:25 -0400, Nate Nagel And I say that keeping a car maneuverable even under heavy braking is not unnecessary in the least. Maybe you can come close...

The dangers of DRLs 4639
C.H. Depends on the car. In some vehicles, I'm CERTAIN that I could "beat" the ABS. A good car should...

The dangers of DRLs 4640
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:45:25 -0400, Nate Nagel In certain vehicles in a non-emergency situation with about...

The dangers of DRLs 4641
Chris read the report at the highway safety site that stated that the experts have not concluded why ABS...

The dangers of DRLs 4642
On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:14:28 -0400, James C. Reeves What experts? What report? No, just not dumb...

The dangers of DRLs 4643
C.H. No, ESPECIALLY when there's unequal friction. Depends on the ABS system. Quite a few of them make...

The dangers of DRLs 4644
On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 03:44:23 -0700, N8N Explain. Which ones? How much is the difference? I have a lot of experience with ABS cars. None of them has tried to fight me. Unless of...

The dangers of DRLs 4645
On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 07:29:42 -0700, N8N Because you can't, not because you are afraid I won You just called me dumbbutt for not sharing your...

The dangers of DRLs 4646
C.H. I've had this discussion with so many people and so many times, and the factsw are out there, if you actually...

The dangers of DRLs 4647
C.H. I have not called you a third grader yet, but you certainly seem to reason like one. The...

The dangers of DRLs 4648
On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 21:52:24 +0000, 223rem I never said 'great car', but good car, which it is. That I supposedly claimed it is 'great' was injected into the thread by...

The dangers of DRLs 4649
Around 7-6-2005 10:13 PM, CH Did I say otherwise? No. Nonetheless, the effect of ANY kind of brakes remains: slowing the vehicle down. While feedback may affect the driver, it has nothing to do with...

The dangers of DRLs 4650
On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:01:25 -0700, Garth Almgren ... and keeping the driver up to date on the slowdown process. You...

The dangers of DRLs 4651
There are quite a few. Many are documented cases on file at the NHTSA. There are way to many to list here. Those...

The dangers of DRLs 4652
On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:30:47 -0400, James C. Reeves I read the thread and read a few theoretical ideas of how DRLs could be declared dangerous. 'Military "camouflage by lighting"... If it...

The dangers of DRLs 4653
On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 17:43:37 -0400, Daniel J. Stern Daniel, whether it's lack of human contact, drugs, lack of love or an inferiority complex, your behavior is atrocious...

The dangers of DRLs 4654
JohnH ITYM "come on with the wipers" yes? I personally don't like "auto" mode to begin with. My philosophy on such things is that if you provide an...

The dangers of DRLs 4655
Yes, he stated it backwards. The brake light system works properly 99.9% of the time. Hardly...



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