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Originally Posted by ken0042
I would say no. I have never been involved in an accident that was caused by mechanical failure. It has always been due to driver error; or weather conditions contributing to driver error.
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Curious. How big is your sample size.... and WHY?
Mechanical "failure" is one thing, poor maintenance is another. Bad tire tread, bad shocks, old calipres, etc all lead to longer braking distances, which can in turn can result in said "accidents".
I live next door to a mechanic now (last ~9 years). It amazes me what is allowed to be driven on AB roads.
Speed still kills. Two 18 year olds died just two weeks ago while another was seriously injured due to it. Just yesterday a big pileup on the Glenmore Reservior caused a massive parking lot. I even witnessed a hit and run. The guy(girl) flew off going upwards of 80 through a school zone to get away.
When people stop being idiots and learn to drive defensively (and accurately), then and only then should the speed limits be raised.