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Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - M A V I C - 02-15-2007
And if you could say anything about hybrid drivers, they are more aware of their surroundings than other drivers
Over the past couple years, I've noticed the exact opposite. I've seen more hybrid drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined. I now drive as if the hybrid driver is going to make a poor/unaware decision and that has kept me from nailing a few of them.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - SteveJobs - 02-15-2007
The rearward view from inside a Prius is not good, for one thing.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - Paul F. - 02-15-2007
[quote M A V I C]And if you could say anything about hybrid drivers, they are more aware of their surroundings than other drivers
Over the past couple years, I've noticed the exact opposite. I've seen more hybrid drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined. I now drive as if the hybrid driver is going to make a poor/unaware decision and that has kept me from nailing a few of them.
The cloud of Smug obscures their view of the road...
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - SteveJobs - 02-15-2007
Godzilla vs. the Smug Munster
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - mattkime - 02-15-2007
>>I've seen more hybrid drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined.
Do you particularly take notice of hybrids?
"That HYBRID driver sure is dumb!"
All cars do particularly stupid things at one time or another but people are used to it. Doing something a bit dumb on a bike and drivers think, "Cyclists are dumb!" whereas they hardly notice mistakes by other cars. Its called being an easy target.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - davester - 02-15-2007
[quote M A V I C]A I've seen more hybrid drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined. I now drive as if the hybrid driver is going to make a poor/unaware decision and that has kept me from nailing a few of them.
Yeesh! How many times have we all seen this kind of BS. For example...
"I've seen more (hybrid/volvo/BMW/SUV/Porsche/corvette/mustang/pickup/cadillac/minivan/ricer/motorcycle/bicycle) drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined.
Pick one, depending on 1) what you drive, and 2) who you are feeling superior to this week.
Oh, and if you're wondering, no, I don't drive a hybrid.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - Seacrest - 02-15-2007
Yeah, pretty much ALL drivers suck.
Except me.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - M A V I C - 02-15-2007
[quote mattkime]>>I've seen more hybrid drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined.
Do you particularly take notice of hybrids?
"That HYBRID driver sure is dumb!"
All cars do particularly stupid things at one time or another but people are used to it. Doing something a bit dumb on a bike and drivers think, "Cyclists are dumb!" whereas they hardly notice mistakes by other cars. Its called being an easy target.
After watching an alarming number causing havoc on the roadways, yes, I now take notice whenever I'm near a hybrid. And should add that it's particularly the Prius I've seen issues with. SJ has a good comment on how hard it is for drivers to see behind them.
[quote davester]Yeesh! How many times have we all seen this kind of BS. For example...
"I've seen more (hybrid/volvo/BMW/SUV/Porsche/corvette/mustang/pickup/cadillac/minivan/ricer/motorcycle/bicycle) drivers almost cause accidents than all other cars combined.
Pick one, depending on 1) what you drive, and 2) who you are feeling superior to this week.
Oh, and if you're wondering, no, I don't drive a hybrid.
Same could be said about assumptions. Like yours.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - voodoopenguin - 02-15-2007
[quote Seacrest]Yeah, pretty much ALL drivers suck.
Except me.
Seacrest blows again.
Re: Loud pipes save lives....quiet hybrids KILL!!!! - davester - 02-15-2007
[quote M A V I C]Same could be said about assumptions. Like yours.
No assumptions were harmed (or stated) during the performance of my post.