Posted by ShadetreeRet on December 20, 2012 at 20:28:23 from (184.4.21.191):
In Reply to: The Good Old Days posted by Mark - IN. on December 20, 2012 at 19:58:26:
Mark, you are not alone when you remember those good old days! I actually learned to drive a tractor first, but as far as vehicles go, I learned to drive a 1940 Ford pickup. Took the test for my drivers license in a 1938 Chrysler Sedan. There was more metal in one front fender of that behemoth than there is in an entire automobile today! But we learned to drive RESPONSIBLY, because our safety depended on OUR skills, not on a switchboard of electronics. With all the "safety" features today, such as anti-lock brakes, anti-roll sensors, seat belts, air bags, etc, etc. I think drivers have a false sense of security. And it is obvious by the way some of them drive. Reminds me of the man who was looking at a new fast, expensive import. The salesman says, "This thing will do zero to 150 in less than ten seconds and stop on a dime!" Potential customer asks, "And then what?" Salesman answers, "Then a little blade comes out and scrapes you off the windshield!" Have a good one!
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