Posted by kcm.MN on May 24, 2017 at 01:58:40 from (174.219.9.82):
In Reply to: Need prayers posted by Brown Swiss on May 23, 2017 at 15:26:36:
Yes, I can see what you mean! Is all flat land here - and I "do" mean flat. Had a trucker deliver out here the other day and I gave him very simple instructions. He called and kept asking if he turns yet....No! Now?.....No! Now?.....No! Seems like every 1/4 mile or so. He finally made it, and I gave him VERY simple instructions to get back to civilization with. ...Never heard whether or not he made it. *lol*
Yes, with roads like that and other such obstructions, not even lowering the speed limit would make much of a difference. Certainly wouldn't eliminate the risk of such accidents. Seems with the availability of solar and LED lighting that it would be possible to make early warning devices for when there is entering traffic. Wouldn't take much at all. Cost? Hmm...what did this one accident cost? Wreckage, hospitalization, lost pay, emergency responders, cleanup, and even the costs of investigation? ...What about the costs to families of the injured?
Brown Swiss, thank you VERY much for the photo!! Sure helps put things into perspective. Might be a very good time to bring up a possible safety suggestion.
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