I have this theory....
I don't know if its most, but I'm sure its a lot, of the people now driving
SUVs(Trucks) have never driven a truck before. They're used to driving the
nice little zippy sedans. They can cut in and out of traffic and never have
to worry about flipping. Add to this an ignorance towards basic physics and
peoples agressive driving style and what do you get? A bunch of moms & dads
driving their kids down the freeway in a 4x4(Because it looks cool)
SUV(Truck) at 80 - 90 MPH cutting in and out of traffic just like they used
to in the little Escort, Cavalear, Camry, (insert your favorite compact to
mid-sized sedan here)
Just my 2c
-----Original Message-----
From: Brett Forehand
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Sent: 10/25/00 11:25 PM
Subject: DML: Dateline/Schmateline! Buncha dipsticks!!!
That Dateline story had me reeling... what a bunch of idiots. It's like
asking the Olympic gymnasts to do their routines in high heels!
Gee, do you think they'll fall over?
Any normal person with a 4x4 with high center of gravity knows that they
have a good chance of tipping over with a high g turn.
I guess from now on, the manufacturers will have to make you sign on the
dotted line.... " yes, I "uh, state your name", have common sense..."
I know I should expect a Ford Explorer to maintain it's center of
gravity,
dodging a "gator", while Mom is looking in the rear view, putting on
makeup,
talking to the kids in the back seat, and talking on the cell phone...
all
the while doing 80 mph on 75k Firestone ATX tires!
Praise the Lord and pass the Prozac... I'm going to bed!
Brett Forehand
'94 Dakota CC Sport
http://homepage.altavista.com/brett4hand/files/WacoKid.html
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