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> I drive 'spiritedly' My recommendation is to consider getting into motorcycles (seriously!). People who push things in their car are largely externalizing ri
by peatmoss 6y ago
> I drive 'spiritedly'
My recommendation is to consider getting into motorcycles (seriously!). People who push things in their car are largely externalizing risk to other people. Motorcycles largely internalize their risk.
You can get an inexpensive motorcycle that will likely thrash any car you’re likely to afford. Plus, the skill required to operate a motorcycle makes it a lot more engaging to ride. Lastly, motorcycling is just far more exhilarating than driving.
I don’t want to shame you for wanting to drive hard, but you can satisfy your desires more fully while reducing the chances of killing or disabling someone who doesn’t have your appetite for risk.
EDIT: I am a motorcyclist, but not a very spirited rider. It turns out riding safely is plenty of excitement for me. I have friends who love to push it however, and I only challenge them to wear better gear and learn more skills.
- rconti 6y agoI'm also a motorcyclist, although I don't own one at the moment and haven't ridden much in the last few years. (and a cyclist, and a runner...)
- peatmoss 6y agoI also know people who do the periodic track day in their performance cars, and then dial it back on city streets. It's another way to get your thrill on while still minimizing risks to others. It's apparently a blast—I'm not sure I'm ready for it, but I'm sure some day I'll work up the courage.
- rconti 6y agoYeah, I've got a dozen or so track days under my belt, and have done some car control/teen driver instruction as well. I no longer feel the need/desire to "go for a spirited drive" on the weekends, or whatever. Part of that is age, part of it experience, I suppose. But I very much enjoy a good run at an on-ramp or particularly nice section of open road from time to time.
- saagarjha 6y agoThere is the problem though that riding a motorcycle makes it a lot more likely you're going to die in a crash (even if it's not your fault).