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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI知 an Anti-Braker
http://robertmoorejr.tumblr.com/post/110101466091/im-an-anti-brakerGenius!
Im taking the brakes off my car. This isnt a rash decision, so please listen up.
A few weeks ago I saw a car accident - two people went through an intersection at the same time. Both slammed on their brakes at the same time and collided. Fortunately no one was seriously injured.
But then it occurred to me - if they had just gone through the intersection, they wouldnt have collided. The brakes CAUSED the accident!
So, I decided to do my own research and what I found was *staggering*: Hundreds of people every year are seriously injured by unnecessary braking. One time, I was driving in the snow and I just lightly tapped my brakes and it caused my car to COMPLETELY LOSE CONTROL. My brakes could have very easily gotten me killed. Even more astoundingly is how often brake pads will warp and distort rotors, causing bumpy rides and squeaky wheels.
And you know what? I also found that decades ago brakes werent even used! People would control their vehicles speed with downshifting and engine braking. Maybe its just coincidence, but back when engine braking was used there were almost no automotive fatalities. There were NEVER brake caused car accidents.
It just gets funnier. Worth the click.
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I知 an Anti-Braker (Original Post)
riqster
Feb 2015
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msongs
(67,430 posts)1. and if you stop breathing you won't get sick either :-) nt
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)2. Avoid that extra weight!
Stop eating.
riqster
(13,986 posts)4. And eschew the toxic substance di-hydrogen monoxide!
riqster
(13,986 posts)3. Logic is a lovely thing.
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)5. What about helmet laws?
benz380
(534 posts)6. Shouldn't this be posted under Latest Braking News? n/t
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)7. Don't even get me started
on the dangers of using headlights at night.
riqster
(13,986 posts)9. My solution:
m.