[Mgs] Head-on collision NOT for the faint hearted

don don at napanet.net
Sat Nov 17 10:07:13 MST 2007


>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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