1 ticket a year average? Wow, that is high. You do realize that peeling out and hitting that wall is probably the driver simply reaching the speed limit?LAYGO wrote:How do you perceive speeders? Someone that is nearly laying tracks at every red light or someone flying by you 20-30mph faster on the city streets?Abraham wrote:How do consistent speeders rationalize the increased risk they pose for other drivers and their passengers, that is someone elses family, friends, co-workers when they speed or do they wave a dismissive hand at such considerations, cuz hey, they're EXCELLENT drivers...
I also see no speeder address what I think may be a big part of the equation: Breaking the law is fun for them, albeit low wattage.
Besides, they view speed limits applying only to law abiding chumps - not their elite selves.
As it is, for almost 10 years (95-05), I averaged a speeding ticket about once a year. 70% of them on the freeway. Some of them were not, but they were ridiculous (not yet out of a 55mph zone and into a 45mph zone, getting ticketed for 57 in a 45). I've slowed down as I've gotten more patient, but I'm still impatient on long drives. I just hit a higher top speed then those around me. Simple. I don't peel out at lights . . . even if I could . . . while I watch car after car after car bolt from a light only to hit "the wall" & I slowly pass them.
Would you not agree there is a risk with handling a firearm, hence the reason to "treat all firearms as if they're loaded"? You address that risk with training and practice.
I'm just addressing my risk . . .
Once you get your CHL I am guessing that you will slow down a tad. It tends to make you more thoughtful.
These are just observations on your statement above. In reality you might drive better than I do.