[Tobacco Road]

Although we all hate those who insist on texting while driving, we are the ones who better get a grip on it because it will not stop. From my personal observation it has become worse than drunk driving. They can pass all the laws they want, until these morons become educated about the danger it will never be stopped. And even then probably not. I believe I give people too much credit. Most believe it is the other guy who can't text and drive, for only the gifted ones are texting capable.. Stupidity is born of such intelligence.

As for brake checking. I drove 18 wheel tanker hauling gasoline for almost 20 years. I often said to myself, if what happens in front of me is my fault, I will do anything possible to not drive over or kill the person(s) in front of me. If someone decided to cut me off or brake check me and I cannot stop. I will take no action, I will drive over them and with luck they won't ever remember the aftermath. Thankfully that never happened, but very close many times.

 

[Tobacco Road]

I would agree with blackadder, every person readying him or herself to pass the driving test should be required to ride in a big rig for a set amount of time. They would gain a new understanding and hopefully appreciation for the requirements of handling such a vehicle.. It seems today most are taught how to pass a test, not learn how to drive. My old high school did away with driver training many years ago. Anything to save a buck, even at the expense of a few lives that may have been saved.

A loaded 18 wheel truck at 60 mph can use over 400 feet to come to a stop. One that is empty even longer.