As expected now that I'm older, what I consider a no-brainer in driving might be considered a no-such-thing by someone else. I've occasionally caught myself briefly breaking the 3-second rule by following at a frightful 2.5 seconds distance. Apparently, people following the 2-second rule look at me thinking "why are you following a grandpa-ish 2.5 seconds distance?". Google search for two-second rule has 2x-4x the results compared to three-second rule. I can only extrapolate that future generations will eventually employ a one-second rule. I wonder what rule Tesla auto-pilot uses.
I had assumed that my son has been learning the same safety tips from the state drivers handbook as I did. It's never overboard to question the obvious. In one conversation, I learned that he considers defensive driving a bad thing. He quoted the state drivers handbook on this. I did an internet search for defensive driving and could not substantiate his claim. However, all results describe defensive driving as something different from my preconception. Most simply point out paying attention to road conditions and weather conditions. Some associate it with mature driver course. (Ah, I'm beginning to understand my young son's condescending attitude towards defensive driving.) Some associate it with a certificate required after moving violations.
No wonder there are so many crazy drivers out there, we all consider each other crazy.
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