>Years ago, I worked at the Napa County Public Works Department, office job
>in civil engineering. A group of us shared a subscription to the
>California Highway Patrolman Magazine. Each issue was full of photos of
>mangled cars, trucks, motorcycles and bodies. It made me a lot more aware
>of the dangers of being on the road, and I as as result I drove more
>slowly and cautiously. Still do. Modern cars are so quiet and insulated
>from the outside world, that people end up going way too fast. As badly
>as an old MG would fare in an accident, at least you get realistic
>feedback of the sensation of speed which maybe makes one more
>responsive. Also, MGs are nimble so that one can avoid an accident better
>than in some cars. I have a Miata that I drive regularly and it's quick
>steering and small size have allowed me to avoid several serious collisions.
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