Submitted by cpr4life8 t3_zzuhnk in pittsburgh
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ldeveraux t1_j2dme40 wrote
People get into accidents....
B0bb3r7 t1_j2e58qd wrote
>Changing the way we think about events and the words we use to describe them affects the way we behave. Motor vehicle crashes occur "when a link or several links in the chain" are broken. Continued use of the word "accident" implies that these events are outside human influence or control. In reality, they are predictable results of specific actions.
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>Since we can identify the causes of crashes, we can take action to alter the effect and avoid collisions. These are not Acts of God but predictable results of the laws of physics.
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>The concept of "accident" works against bringing all appropriate resources to bear on the enormous problem of highway collisions. Use of "accident" fosters the idea that the resulting damage and injuries are unavoidable.
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>"Crash," "collision," and "injury" are more appropriate terms, and we encourage their use as substitutes for "accident."
cpr4life8 OP t1_j2dnsxo wrote
It's pretty common to see people trying to cut in front of someone to take that ramp. Looks like that's what happened here. I drive this way frequently. Happens all the time, but doesn't always results in a crash. This early in the day there's not much traffic. No reason to cut in front of somone - if that's what happened.
ldeveraux t1_j2do5sn wrote
You sure made a lot of assumptions about an accident for some reason
cpr4life8 OP t1_j2drlhx wrote
I drive that bridge all the time. I've seen it happen countless times. Sometimes it's only a close call and sometimes it's an accident. So it's not a stretch by any means. You seem pretty defensive so now I'm gonna assume you're one of the assholes who does this.
sebileis t1_j2eb07j wrote
Hard to tell who's the better contender for r/IdiotsInCars, the person who crashed or the person who is taking a picture while they're driving past...
PurpleRocketSquirrel t1_j2eh9ce wrote
A few days ago I saw a car run another car off the road and damn near into a barrier like this one cause god forbid he allow the guy into the lane. Most people here drive with some kind of sense, then you have a few psychos who think Mad Max is life goals.
arashmara t1_j2et0ik wrote
Watched a guy in a convertible miata get road rage because someone merged afront him before a red light.
Dude in a miata proceeded to switch lanes over 6 times in the liberty tunnel.
Wouldwoodchuck t1_j2fbr9o wrote
Hey Miata guy, you aren’t cool, just a jackass
NewUse2430 t1_j2fciud wrote
This wasn’t written by Miata guy?
Wouldwoodchuck t1_j2freyn wrote
I know…. But I’m glad you do too
__she__wolf t1_j2f3647 wrote
Something just doesn’t feel right to me about taking pictures of car crashes and then posting them on social media. The people involved are obviously in a horrible and stressful situation. No need to embarrass them further or exploit them.
gracefulnesto t1_j2esoxv wrote
Hahahah someone crashed better take out my phone and karma farm. Single digit IQ OP is 100% a Pittsburgh driver.
rangel01 t1_j2f8t2o wrote
That's why I don't bother doing it.
Karma4Clunkerz t1_j2ffbyu wrote
God gives his sharpest corners to his drunkest drivers
Adventurous-Cut-4362 t1_j2ejcwe wrote
I swear Pittsburgh got some of THEE worst drivers
Wouldwoodchuck t1_j2fbnml wrote
Man I saw 4 accidents coming back from out of town. Lots of standing water on the roads, be safe and slow DOWN
Torbelson t1_j2dnbhy wrote
Stupid people
MetaMango_ t1_j2dmkjj wrote
So is not using your cellphone while driving, apparently.