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If You’re Older Than Gen-Z, You’re Driving the Wrong Way



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If you’ve noticed that since Covid people are driving more recklessly, you’re not alone. According to a study quoted in FastCompany: “people are driving over 100 miles per hour 20% more often than pre-Covid-19. And accidents, when they do occur, are happening at faster speeds–a full 50% faster than usual.”What I’ve noticed is not just more speeders, but more tailgating. Every time I’m on the highway, I see packs of cars in adjacent lanes, all separated by about a single car-length, even though they’re going 60-plus miles per hour. This is a pile-up waiting to happen.Obviously, when the crazies hit the road (and I’ve noticed a fair number of the nutcases are flying flags), the sensible among us must drive more defensively. However, there’s a piece of expert advice about driving that actually puts you in greater risk of bei …

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