the bear II wrote:
I used to watch the big semis towing a trailer on city streets and was concerned at how fast they drove and how late they would stop for a signal. Now I know the drivers were confident due to the ability of their trucks to bring a load to a quick and controlled stop. The right setup will make the difference.
Maybe so, but...
For ten years or so I had a clinic on a busy corner. Every 2-3 weeks someone would stop quickly for a light turning red - and a dump truck would plow into them from behind, pushing them out into the intersection. The loud bang with screeching and metal tearing noises draws crowds.
Glance in your mirror when you're making that quick-stop-vs-ticket decision.
