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0 pointsmasswerk3y ago0 comments

I guess, this is the vigilance problem cascading. Drivers just don't expect cars in a straight and clear lane in a tunnel to stop at random. (At least, not without warning lights and other signs of alarm.) It's not in the expected range of behavior and nobody is prepared for it, as they follow the dull and monotone flow of traffic.

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capableweb3y ago

> Drivers just don't expect cars in a straight and clear lane in a tunnel to stop at random

That's just it, why not? I always have the expectation that some unexpected can happen around me in traffic, at any time, and position myself accordingly. If I'm too close to the one in front of me so I can't handle them braking suddenly, then that's telling me I'm too close.

I've been close to a lot of accidents, but never actually in one. Being vigilant at all times when driving and taking breaks when I stop being vigilant, I'm sure have played a huge role in being able to avoid these accidents.

masswerkOP3y ago

> Being vigilant at all times when driving and taking breaks when I stop being vigilant

I guess, you're not part of the target audience. :-)

(More seriously, congratulations and many thanks for being a responsible adult.)

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