COMMON PUBLIC IDEAS
- THING HAPPEN SUDDENLY
- DANGER CAN APPEAR OUT OF NOWHERE
- YOU NEED FAST REACTIONS TO DRIVE SAFELY
- BEING SLOW IS A VERY BAD PRACTICE
- TOOTING THE HORN IS BAD BAD BAD
I DISAGREE.
I’m trying to convey a different approach to driving—one that contrasts sharply with popular beliefs. Many people think that danger appears suddenly, that driving requires fast reflexes, and that being cautious means being slow. But I disagree with these “public myths.”
The idea that driving safely is all about quick reactions misses the point. Our eyes are powerful tools that can work for us at all times, whether we’re driving, stopped, or parked. So why not use them to see farther, learn the environment better, and anticipate more? You’re going to drive for years—why not improve every time you’re behind the wheel?
This post was inspired by a coworker who does not drive a car but helps me with my publications. Thank you, Apple for constantly teaching me what the general public erroneously believes about driving.
Instilling a Seriousness for Driving.
Cooper
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