On 30 Mar 2009 11:15:47 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>Now you're bringing logic into it - 

Of course, if all else fails then use logic.

>but technically only one person could 
>be at the 50% mark. :-)
>

Duh? O_O

>>>> "tend to get off the phone" Does that mean that sometimes you don't?
>>>
>>>Depends on the route I'm driving and how busy the road is.  I usually
>>>get to the city after rush hour is over, so the surface streets are not
>>>all that busy.  I also use a headset, both hands on the wheel at all
>>>times.
>>>
>>>
>> Better than using a handset, I admit, but your concentration is still
>> not 100% on the road IMO.
>
>Nobody's is at all times anyways.  You've had a crappy day at work, you 
>get in the car and you're still thinking about work.  Some guy cuts you 
>off doing 85 in a 65 and nearly runs you off the road; most people tend 
>to think about what a jack*ss he is for at least 5-10 minutes afterwards.
>
>Like I said, I restrict my attention to the things that are important and 
>don't overload my mind.  Rather than seeing the stupid billboard at the 
>side of the road, I'm having a conversation.
>

I don't want to get all religious about it so I'll say no more other than "YOU
will burn in HELL"  </Joke>

Actually that was the way of speaking some of the ministers I had at school,
when I was too young to walk out. Sad really.

>> From my understanding of the way alcohol relaxes you he must have been
>> blotto then. That does not add up. If he was so relaxed then he would
>> not have been able to react swiftly and correctly. I presume that he was
>> wearing a seatbelt and in a safe car to escape serious injury.
>
>Ford Mondeo, and yeah, seatbelt was on.  But no, having seen how he 
>drinks, he is generally pretty relaxed when stone cold sober anyways, so 
>it wouldn't have taken a lot.  His account was that he was just over the 
>limit.

That's what I drive so it is good to know that they are safe.
-- 

Regards
     Stephen

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