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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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? [/quote]

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

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

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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)[/quote]

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.
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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.[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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.[/quote]

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