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Dave Larrington
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Jim wrote:
> There seems to be many assertions being made on what is probably
> anecdotal observations. I do agree that it is foolish to negate the
> benefits of a safety device, such as ABS. Risk homeostasis is an
> interesting concept. I'll have to spend more time thinking about it.
May I refer the Hon. Gentleman to "The Munich Taxicab Experiment" which is
not a Sherlock Holmes story but rather an analysis of accident rates
involving vehicles variously equipped with, an /not/ equipped with, ABS?
<URL: http://pavlov.psyc.queensu.ca/target/chapter07.html>
IIRC similar results have been found in studies in the USA and Norway.
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Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/
World Domination?
Just find a world that's into that kind of thing, then chain to the
floor and walk up and down on it in high heels. (Mr. Sunshine)
> There seems to be many assertions being made on what is probably
> anecdotal observations. I do agree that it is foolish to negate the
> benefits of a safety device, such as ABS. Risk homeostasis is an
> interesting concept. I'll have to spend more time thinking about it.
May I refer the Hon. Gentleman to "The Munich Taxicab Experiment" which is
not a Sherlock Holmes story but rather an analysis of accident rates
involving vehicles variously equipped with, an /not/ equipped with, ABS?
<URL: http://pavlov.psyc.queensu.ca/target/chapter07.html>
IIRC similar results have been found in studies in the USA and Norway.
--
Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/
World Domination?
Just find a world that's into that kind of thing, then chain to the
floor and walk up and down on it in high heels. (Mr. Sunshine)