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| james_s:
--- Quote from: mtdoc on April 26, 2017, 06:44:44 pm --- --- Quote from: james_s on April 26, 2017, 06:10:50 pm --- In the 20 some years I've been driving I've never hit anything, never had a ticket, never even so much as a parking ticket, but I've lost count of the number of times I've been rear ended. It's frustrating beyond belief. --- End quote --- We all know that correlation != causation, but still, you might want to consider the possibility that there is some cause and effect relationship there. :) --- End quote --- I'm sure there is, such as living in a densely populated area with a lot of people who can't seem to put their smartphones down and drive. Other than that I don't know, I've been stationary every time I was hit. If you can find some way that I share even a tiny bit of the responsibility of being rear ended while I'm stopped at a light or stopped in traffic I'd love to know so I can avoid doing whatever that is. It's not even like I slam on the brakes in most cases though I did once to avoid a cyclist who darted in front of me and the girl who hit me took off and left the scene when I pulled into a parking lot to inspect the damage. Just a few weeks ago I finally had a serious one, got creamed by a tandem trailer gasoline tanker semi, dunno what the driver was doing but he failed to notice that traffic was backed up and slammed into the car stopped behind me at 50-60 MPH. I was lucky to walk away from that one. In every single one of these the driver who hit me was cited on the spot for causing the accident, well except for the one who fled the scene and a couple of little bumps where there was no damage so I just let them go. |
| brucehoult:
--- Quote from: mtdoc on April 26, 2017, 06:44:44 pm --- --- Quote from: james_s on April 26, 2017, 06:10:50 pm --- In the 20 some years I've been driving I've never hit anything, never had a ticket, never even so much as a parking ticket, but I've lost count of the number of times I've been rear ended. It's frustrating beyond belief. --- End quote --- We all know that correlation != causation, but still, you might want to consider the possibility that there is some cause and effect relationship there. :) --- End quote --- You are legally allowed to stop at any moment, without warning. It is ENTIRELY the responsibility of any following vehicle to maintain a separation sufficient to allow them to stop if you do. |
| coppice:
--- Quote from: brucehoult on April 26, 2017, 07:35:41 pm --- --- Quote from: mtdoc on April 26, 2017, 06:44:44 pm --- --- Quote from: james_s on April 26, 2017, 06:10:50 pm --- In the 20 some years I've been driving I've never hit anything, never had a ticket, never even so much as a parking ticket, but I've lost count of the number of times I've been rear ended. It's frustrating beyond belief. --- End quote --- We all know that correlation != causation, but still, you might want to consider the possibility that there is some cause and effect relationship there. :) --- End quote --- You are legally allowed to stop at any moment, without warning. It is ENTIRELY the responsibility of any following vehicle to maintain a separation sufficient to allow them to stop if you do. --- End quote --- While this is true, some people get hit in the back frequently while their neighbours never get hit. There just might be something in their behaviour which confuses other road users. |
| mtdoc:
--- Quote from: brucehoult on April 26, 2017, 07:35:41 pm --- You are legally allowed to stop at any moment, without warning. It is ENTIRELY the responsibility of any following vehicle to maintain a separation sufficient to allow them to stop if you do. --- End quote --- Oh, of course. But we all know there are plenty of drivers who will tailgate a driver who is driving at the posted speed limit. I was not saying that james_s has done anything wrong. If he's always been at a complete stop at a stop light for a short time before being rear-ended then that's just bad luck. :( On the other hand someone who is driving at or under the legal speed limit (and thus being unwisely tailgated) who then stops short at the first hint of a yellow light might be driving perfectly legally but still making themselves more likely to get rear-ended. |
| LaserSteve:
In my state, he was justified with the title, as he has a degree from a recognized institution, and was not practicing safety of life work. I used to be a nationwide field service engineer for a major company, based out of Ohio, USA . This frequently resulted in the words, " I am Not a PE in the State of" , or " I am not a degreed Engineer, but I suggest.." when on the road, more or less for my peace of mind. I found clients liked the honesty if the decision involved minor structural or building infrastructure issues, which it often did. Some states have poor language, and will not let your company bestow the title on you for internal work. Ohio really ties the PE title to public works, safety of life, and building work, not so much for other disciplines. Ohio's language is very clear and easy compared to other states, I quote: " A) Except for an individual who, as part of the internal classification system of the individual’s employer, uses the title “engineer” by itself or in conjunction with another term described in division (B) of this section and who does not represent the individual’s self to the public or otherwise advertise the individual’s self as an engineer, no individual shall, in connection with the individual’s name, assume, use, or advertise: (1) The title “engineer” by itself unless the individual is an engineer; (2) The title “engineer” in conjunction with another term that modifies the title “engineer” in a manner that conveys the impression that the individual is a graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum unless the individual is a graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum. (B) Terms used in conjunction with the title “engineer” under division (A)(2) of this section that imply a person is a graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum include the following: “aerospace,” “agricultural,” “civil,” “chemical,” “computer,” “electrical,” “industrial,” “mechanics,” “mechanical,” “metallurgical,” “mining,” “naval architectural and marine,” “nuclear,” and any other term commonly used by an institution of higher learning to apply to graduates of an accredited engineering curriculum. (C) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as prohibiting the use, assumption, or advertisement of the title “steam engineer” or “stationary engineer,” by or on behalf of a person licensed under Chapter 4739. of the Revised Code, or the term “railroad engineer” or “locomotive engineer,” by or on behalf of a person authorized to operate a railroad locomotive, or the term “operating engineer,” by or on behalf of a person who operates, maintains, repairs, or manufactures light or heavy construction equipment. HISTORY: 144 v H 482 (Effective 07-01-1993); 149 v H 337. Effective Date 08-06-2002." Endeth the Quote... I'm aware of a test case where a fellow with over 100 patents, and a EE degree, was sued by his state board for using the title in correspondence. Considering whom he works for, they are really ticking the tail of the dragon.. Steve |
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