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I see what you're saying and it's an important point to remember, but rather than one way be wrong, I think it depends on the question. "I need to get from New
by g_lined 16y ago
I see what you're saying and it's an important point to remember, but rather than one way be wrong, I think it depends on the question. "I need to get from New York to L.A. Which is the safest way to do it?" is about comparing two travel methods (or three if you want to think about trains) for the same distance. The time based answer is suited to your vacation quandary where you have a week off and you wonder whether to drive somewhere or fly someplace else.
- holri 16y agoCorrect. But I never ask the question if I go by car or plane from New York to L.A because it would take too long by car. This simply not a practical relevant comparison. The question what to do or not do in my livetime is the relevant one. And for the answer to this question the risk of a activity has to be related to livetime.
- jhamburger 16y agoOK I'll play along- I also can't fly to work everyday because there's no airport nearby and I would be broke within weeks. Therefore, driving is more dangerous because I'm forced to spend more time doing it.