tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156536327610779049.post7213182102519674644..comments2024-02-23T11:23:45.971-05:00Comments on Lost Motorcyclist: Can We Relax If We Are Not Driving a Toyota?Lost Motorcyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08873504561959138792noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156536327610779049.post-29424329813412473722010-02-04T13:40:44.544-05:002010-02-04T13:40:44.544-05:00My first driving instructor taught me to drive as ...My first driving instructor taught me to drive as if <i>everyone else</i> on the road was unaware of my presence. He claimed that, if 'bad things' were going to happen, they'd happen the moment I took my eyes off the road.<br /><br />And, you know, he was exactly right.<br /><br />I fear all too many today drive as if they expect <i>everyone else</i> to be watching out for <i>them</i>, so they're free to shift their attention elsewhere.<br /><br />When anything unexpected does happen (being cut off, garbage in the roadway or, heaven forbid, a stuck throttle) these drivers are unprepared and often react inappropriately.<br /><br />The answer to your question is a resounding, '<i>No - you cannot relax, even if you're <b>not</b> driving a Toyota!</i>'Madeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593933575568389288noreply@blogger.com