time2roll wrote:
mr_andyj wrote:
only 35 miles???
Geez,
Put on some pants and drive it home! What;s the big deal? 35 miles?? Just go a little slower, you will eventually make it home,
It's not like you are driving across the country, over mountain passes...
Really?
+1
I would just drive slow and keep your distance.
A few times I have forgot to connect the 7-pin and drove for an hour before I even noticed.
Absolutely terrible "advice".
You DO realize that MANY accidents often happen close to home?
Just a couple of "examples" I easily found discussing this.
Here"The NHTSA reports that approximately 52 percent of all accidents occur within a five-mile radius of home and 69 percent of all car accidents occur within a ten-mile radius from home. While these car accident statistics seem rather discouraging, there is no reason to give up driving altogether. A car accident survey conducted by Progressive Insurance Company reveals that, while most car accidents occur close to home, these accidents tend to be minor compared to auto accidents that tend to occur farther from home and on busy highways and interstates."Here"Back in 2001, Progressive insurance conducted research with over 11,000 people & found that over 52% of reported crashes occurred within five miles from home and 77% of accidents occurred within a 15-mile distance. Two decades later, the latest accident statistics from the NHTSA paints a pretty similar picture.
While there has been a steady drop in the frequencies of car accidents and subsequent serious injuries, the overall tendencies of accidents happening close to home is stressful for several reasons, including:
Residential neighborhoods in the United States are assumed to be pedestrian-friendly zones where kids, elderly people, disabled people are guaranteed a safe environment. An uptick in distracted driving and accidents closer to home puts all these people at risk.
Car crashes in residential areas near a driver’s home are sure to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood and disrupt the lives of residents.
These types of auto accidents are bound to drive down real estate prices within neighborhoods experiencing car accidents on a frequent basis, which subsequently affects homeowners and their abilities to make the most out of their lucrative investments.
Why are People Less Attentive Near Their Homes?
1. Overconfident Drivers
One of the most obvious reasons for frequent accidents close to home is the fact that drivers become overconfident and essentially drive in autopilot when in their comfort zones. There is a tendency for texting, multitasking, not wearing a seat belt, sending emails, dialing a call, or eating a snack while coming back home or leaving home early in the morning, which can lead to an accident.
It’s always imperative that drivers stay alert even when they’re within a few miles of home.
2. Collisions with Parked Vehicles
Parked vehicles along the side of the road in residential neighborhoods can be both victims as well as perpetrators of car accidents close to home, or anywhere. A poorly parked car that isn’t aligned with the designated parking area is simply inviting trouble for the owner because of the general tendencies for drivers to go into autopilot while on familiar roads.
On the other hand, a stationary car is in no way capable of avoiding an oncoming car and can lead to a collision without having done anything wrong. The liability within these types of auto accidents can be somewhat tricky, which is why hiring an experienced car accident attorney is so crucial for your case’s success.
3. Fatigue
Most car accidents that occur within residential areas are not a result of speeding, as speed limits are strictly established and enforced in the United States. However, one factor that cannot be accounted for is the mental state while someone is distracted driving. Long working hours and the subsequent physical and mental exhaustion from work can lead to a lack of attention that is needed for safe driving and can lead to minor or even fatal accidents.
4. Blame it on the Booze
It’s rather common for people to avoid freeways and prefer drinking at a bar or a friend’s place near home when they go out to drink and choose to drive to the destination. While this reduces the chances of an accident on the freeway, it does not rule out late-night drunk driving back home after a wildly successful party. DUIs lead to an estimated 16,000 fatal accidents every year, which is about 40% of the total motor vehicle fatality rate in the United States.
5. Rush Hour
Even the safest drivers are victims of rush hour traffic and are always looking for ways to avoid getting caught in it via their cell phones. This can tend to lead to some early morning rash driving, as people try to beat the 8 a.m. traffic snarl.
However, it often ends up causing more damage in the form of an accident right in your own neighborhood.
6. Underage driving
Residential areas are also where kids with no drivers licenses are often seen driving. This could be a result of some very successful sneaking from the kids or a dangerous indulgence granted by the parents.
Either way, these kids potentially make neighborhood roads dangerous as they are not physically and mentally capable of safe driving."Much better to be prepared for "Mr Murphy" when he comes calling, you CAN easily find very low cost Time based controllers for around $30 which are better than "nothing" at all..
Not hard to install, brake light connection (hint, third brake light is a easy place to get the brake light connection), power connection and run a wire back to your hitch and done, doesn't have to be permanent or pretty.
