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Charles Suitt · Dec 15, 2005

Solution for posters like Danimal: Click the name, add to the IGNORE list.

windstrings · Dec 16, 2005

Originally posted by tbstout2@Dec 15 2005, 06:21 AM
Wow! I never thought that this post would cause such a stir!

Let me clarify a few things. I misstated my time; it took 35 minutes once I got on the highway. Secondly, the car hit 105 during a stretch where there were no other cars nearby. And, as a previous poster mentioned, that's way too fast for a Prius. I was typically going about 80 mph - an AVERAGE speed for I95 traffic. Once I got to the "mixing bowl" I backed down to the posted speed limit (too many people changing lanes). At each interchange - where there is much lane changing - I acted accordingly and was driving at a safe speed. Hell... I even used my signals when I needed to change lanes so as to INFORM other drivers my intentions.

Also, I DID call the highway patrol. They flat out refused to escort me. I told them what my car looked like and that I'd be as safe as possible. She said, "Good luck!"

Also, I'm a very skillful driver - though reckless in this case. I've raced as an amateur and done well.

Also, I wasn't racing up to see my step-mother. I knew for certain that she had already died based on how the cop at the scene was being so evasive. I was going fast for my father... who is deaf and needed an interpreter. All I could think about was his being in need with no one to help him out. I'd do it again for any of my family members!

My only reason for this post was to comment on the top speed of the Prius - but I had to state my motivation for that speed. I typically drive 68 MPH in the right lane (except at interchanges) on the highway.

Everyone is entitled their opinion, but don't rip-me-a-new-one when you probably lack the skill or the need to take a trip up the road like I had to that day. I had the need, the skill and the means to come to the assistance of a father that raised me with much love. Except for the possibility of the car losing control at 105 MPH I never put anyone at risk.

Thanks to all of you who were kind.

Oh, lastly, I checked the Avg MPH the next day. I had 190 miles @ approximately 42 MPG.

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Thats nice to explain your circumstances, but your too late.. I think you have already been hung out to dry, lynched, executed, and shot! :lol:

windstrings · Dec 16, 2005

Originally posted by bbianchi@Dec 15 2005, 03:16 PM
Yea well certified or not, they only "Pratice" medicine anyhow. Granted some are better than others im sure there are EMT's with more trauma experience than some docturs and who's decisions end up saving the patient.

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A very reasonable point, Doctors of today you will never see in your home making a house call... the paramedics "are" the street doctors! Doctors in the hospital have to make decisions all the time that are not marked out in stone as to the right and wrong.. they make judgement calls.

Hey.. thats why they call it "practicing" medicine!

Spunky · Dec 17, 2005

First, sorry to hear the bad news.

Second, never, but never, allow yourself to drive when you are under severe emotional stress. Get a neighbor or friend or an uninvolved family member to drive you. Orcatch a cab.

When under stress, your judgement center is bombarded by adrenaline and other hormones and you will take risks you would otherwise not even consider.

Equate stress to alcohol and make good decisions about driving when under the influence of either.

tbstout2 · Dec 18, 2005

Originally posted by Spunky@Dec 17 2005, 05:12 PM
First, sorry to hear the bad news.

Second, never, but never, allow yourself to drive when you are under severe emotional stress. Get a neighbor or friend or an uninvolved family member to drive you. Orcatch a cab.

When under stress, your judgement center is bombarded by adrenaline and other hormones and you will take risks you would otherwise not even consider.

Equate stress to alcohol and make good decisions about driving when under the influence of either.

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That's great advice, Spunky. And if there ever is a similar situation I'll do my best to remember it. I've learned a lot from this entire experience - mostly from how my father is coping with his new life. Now there is a man worth emulating!

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