I have to drive cross country but I hate driving

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Again, driving CAN be dangerous. In and of itself it is quite safe though (excluding other contributing factors such as intoxication, failing to obey the speed limit, etc...MOST of which can be controlled)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

In that case anything is dangerous...such as using stairs, skiing, running on a treadmill. It has it's risks, but as long as you drive SAFELY it is not that dangerous. I agree though, if you drink and drive, speed, drive aggressively it is much more dangerous than it should be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Again, driving CAN be dangerous. In and of itself it is quite safe though (excluding other contributing factors such as intoxication, failing to obey the speed limit, etc...MOST of which can be controlled)

It's estimated that 1 out of 3 people will get into an injury accident over the course of their life.

Driving, as an activity, is dangerous. And, statistically, one of the most dangerous things we do in a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

In that case anything is dangerous...such as using stairs, skiing, running on a treadmill. It has it's risks, but as long as you drive SAFELY it is not that dangerous. I agree though, if you drink and drive, speed, drive aggressively it is much more dangerous than it should be.

Wel, the statistics say otherwise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Again, driving CAN be dangerous. In and of itself it is quite safe though (excluding other contributing factors such as intoxication, failing to obey the speed limit, etc...MOST of which can be controlled)

It's estimated that 1 out of 3 people will get into an injury accident over the course of their life.

Driving, as an activity, is dangerous. And, statistically, one of the most dangerous things we do in a day.

Well statistically if you do your due diligence and don't partake in the activities I mentioned (among others), the risk goes way down. A quick google search came up with Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving as the top 4 causes of vehicle accidents. I'd imagine that if you are not doing one of those 4, the chances of you getting injured are far less.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Again, driving CAN be dangerous. In and of itself it is quite safe though (excluding other contributing factors such as intoxication, failing to obey the speed limit, etc...MOST of which can be controlled)

It's estimated that 1 out of 3 people will get into an injury accident over the course of their life.

Driving, as an activity, is dangerous. And, statistically, one of the most dangerous things we do in a day.

Well statistically if you do your due diligence and don't partake in the activities I mentioned (among others), the risk goes way down. A quick google search came up with Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving as the top 4 causes of vehicle accidents. I'd imagine that if you are not doing one of those 4, the chances of you getting injured are far less.

And many accidents involve multiple cars. I can control myself, I cannot control that Seth is choosing to FaceTime his bros while he's driving. So statistically- still dangerous.

[Anonymous]

Plan for only driving a few hours each day. Rather than doing a ten hour drive each day, try 5 or 6. Pick something to see at each location. Give yourself something to look forward to so you don't think so much about the driving. Drive during daylight hours.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

In that case anything is dangerous...such as using stairs, skiing, running on a treadmill. It has it's risks, but as long as you drive SAFELY it is not that dangerous. I agree though, if you drink and drive, speed, drive aggressively it is much more dangerous than it should be.

Wel, the statistics say otherwise.

They do? Lifetime odds of dying in car crash 1:113 Lifetime odds of dying in a fall 1:133 Sounds pretty dangerous to me. (heart disease and cancer is 1:7 for anyone curious)

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

In that case anything is dangerous...such as using stairs, skiing, running on a treadmill. It has it's risks, but as long as you drive SAFELY it is not that dangerous. I agree though, if you drink and drive, speed, drive aggressively it is much more dangerous than it should be.

Wel, the statistics say otherwise.

They do? Lifetime odds of dying in car crash 1:113 Lifetime odds of dying in a fall 1:133 Sounds pretty dangerous to me. (heart disease and cancer is 1:7 for anyone curious)

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Please show me the statistics related specifically to using stairs or running on a treadmill, as you originally stated. TIA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Again, driving CAN be dangerous. In and of itself it is quite safe though (excluding other contributing factors such as intoxication, failing to obey the speed limit, etc...MOST of which can be controlled)

It's estimated that 1 out of 3 people will get into an injury accident over the course of their life.

Driving, as an activity, is dangerous. And, statistically, one of the most dangerous things we do in a day.

Well statistically if you do your due diligence and don't partake in the activities I mentioned (among others), the risk goes way down. A quick google search came up with Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving as the top 4 causes of vehicle accidents. I'd imagine that if you are not doing one of those 4, the chances of you getting injured are far less.

And many accidents involve multiple cars. I can control myself, I cannot control that Seth is choosing to FaceTime his bros while he's driving. So statistically- still dangerous.

Yes, I never said it removes the risk. It just lowers it dramatically. Most accidents can be avoided, and multi-car pileups are frequently due to distracted driving...unless we are talking about driving in unsafe conditions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

In that case anything is dangerous...such as using stairs, skiing, running on a treadmill. It has it's risks, but as long as you drive SAFELY it is not that dangerous. I agree though, if you drink and drive, speed, drive aggressively it is much more dangerous than it should be.

Wel, the statistics say otherwise.

They do? Lifetime odds of dying in car crash 1:113 Lifetime odds of dying in a fall 1:133 Sounds pretty dangerous to me. (heart disease and cancer is 1:7 for anyone curious)

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Please show me the statistics related specifically to using stairs or running on a treadmill, as you originally stated. TIA.

I was using that as an example of other activities known to lead to injury, elderly people fall on stairs quite often.

Show me the statistics of car accident injuries not involving drunk driving/speeding/aggressive driving if you want to play this game. ...

[Anonymous]

Driving at 40 mph across the country will take... forever.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips?

I already plan to avoid highways because it's the speed and danger of driving that freaks me out. Any other ideas for ways to help a driving averse person get through a cross country trip?

Could I turn my hazards on and go like 40 mph on these little back roads- my car is loaded with stuff?

I don't think you understand how driving works....driving is not "dangerous". And driving on highways is safer than backroads....try again.

http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-most-dangerous-activity-driving/

What was your point...there are many contributing factors besides "driving" (i.e drinking). Ive been driving 30 years and have 0 injuries from it, so it seems fine to me as long as you don't drive stupidly. And highway driving is still safer than backroad driving.

That driving is dangerous. Which... statistically speaking, is inarguable, despite your anecdotal experience.

In that case anything is dangerous...such as using stairs, skiing, running on a treadmill. It has it's risks, but as long as you drive SAFELY it is not that dangerous. I agree though, if you drink and drive, speed, drive aggressively it is much more dangerous than it should be.

Wel, the statistics say otherwise.

They do? Lifetime odds of dying in car crash 1:113 Lifetime odds of dying in a fall 1:133 Sounds pretty dangerous to me. (heart disease and cancer is 1:7 for anyone curious)

http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/injury-facts-chart.aspx

Please show me the statistics related specifically to using stairs or running on a treadmill, as you originally stated. TIA.

I was using that as an example of other activities known to lead to injury, elderly people fall on stairs quite often.

Show me the statistics of car accident injuries not involving drunk driving/speeding/aggressive driving if you want to play this game. ...

Nope, I said driving as an activity is dangerous, which the statistics prove.

You spoke of walking on a treadmill as being potentially dangerous, and cannot provide statistics to back up that assertion.

Bye.

[Anonymous]

You are far more likely to die from any number of illnesses than from a car crash....just make the drive OP!

OP I suggest you read this article: http://freakonomics.com/2010/01/29/the-irony-of-road-fear/