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bird or animal that intrude* abruptly into your path. Nevertheless, you as a driver ^ cannot divest yourself of responsibility by blaming it on the Intruding “other guy” for in each ease you are the other guy • the guy who had the ^ responsibility to maintain his vehicle under control and in good mechanical condition at all times, so that he would not be involved in a preventable accident. No driver can afford to lose his alertness or ability to act promptly and properly within the capabilities of his vehicle when behind the wheel of a car or truck. Neither* can he afford to drive at speeds too fast for conditions or to drive equipment that is defective in condition.
The impact of hitting an object at 60 miles per hour is equivalent to driving yotlr vehicle off the top of a ten-story building. Youraown chance of living through a crash at 75 miles per hour are one in eight and at 80 miles per hour death is a near certainty.
Drive defensively, be reasonable about what, when, and how you drive, advises the Institute. De-esealate your speed, make needed rest stops to relieve muscle and brain-cramping tedium and chances are you won’t get hung up in a single vehicle accident.
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