What is the most common driver's error in S2K accidents?
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to clarify wannabuy's statement... id have to say... never drive beyond the limits of yourself... the equipment can do A LOT... its usually the driver that cant handle it or doesnt have enough experience to handle it
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Also, there is the problem of people driving giant SUVs that don't look down far enough to see us. This is especially common when they are on the phone.
Of course, it might help if we weren't trying to zip around them at 90 mph.
On the other hand, if they would use a turn signal before they changed lanes, we wouldn't be trying to zip around them, on that side anyway.
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Of course, it might help if we weren't trying to zip around them at 90 mph.
On the other hand, if they would use a turn signal before they changed lanes, we wouldn't be trying to zip around them, on that side anyway.
-geekd
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From: toronto
Originally posted by ruexp67
Excessive speed.
Excessive speed.
oh, and i agree that most S (and car) accidents are due to driver error
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From: Plattsburgh, NY
Originally posted by ideugene
never drive beyond the limits of yourself... the equipment can do A LOT... its usually the driver that cant handle it or doesnt have enough experience to handle it
never drive beyond the limits of yourself... the equipment can do A LOT... its usually the driver that cant handle it or doesnt have enough experience to handle it
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From: San Fernando Valley, CA
If I had a nickel for every story where someone curbs their car after spinning out while turning, or spinning out in a rainstorm I'd be richer than Bill Gates.
Do the Z3, Z4 and Miata groups gripe about this?
Do the Z3, Z4 and Miata groups gripe about this?
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Originally posted by Neil.H
I would imagine spinning out on a wet surface, or too much throttle on a corner as is the case with most RWD cars.
I would imagine spinning out on a wet surface, or too much throttle on a corner as is the case with most RWD cars.
Also driver error.
Takes training/practice to avoid this one, though, as it's counter to instincts (and FWD experience) to stay on the throttle when you sense you're carrying to much speed in a turn.
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