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I don't need statistics to elect not to put my life in somebody's hands.
by sliverstorm 12y ago
I don't need statistics to elect not to put my life in somebody's hands.
- TeMPOraL 12y agoThat's also wrong, that "somebody" might be much more experienced in driving than you. One of the big problems with drivers (and humans in general) is the irrational feeling that being in control means being safer.
- sliverstorm 12y agoSure, they might be. But why would I assume they are?
- TeMPOraL 12y agoIf we're talking about taxi drivers, it's reasonable to assume they're more experienced because they spent more hours on the road (unless, of course, you drive more than they do).
- sliverstorm 12y agoSorry, I was unclear. What I was thinking about was, whether I would be safe with them is hard to assume. - They probably have more experience behind the wheel, but they also have different incentives. - Time behind the wheel doesn't automatically mean more skilled/safe. There's plenty of reasons I could be safer in a cab, but also plenty of reasons I wouldn't assume that.
- bithive123 12y agoExcept you don't really have a choice given that we all share the roads.
- sliverstorm 12y agoThat's your justification for why I should feel safe getting into anyone's car? "Because I already face at least one risk, what's more risk?"