surfstar- one more thing...
Originally Posted By: surfstar
Your "observations" [...] is merely subjective hearsay in this argument. You seem quite adamant that you're presenting "facts" [...]
Not sure if you've actually read this thread, but I think I was pretty clear above when I responded to whip's question:
Originally Posted By: whip
...have there been studies to prove this?
Originally Posted By: moving2
It is anecdotal evidence presented as my observations and experience over 12 years driving both with and without a hitch on busy LA freeways where tailgating is quite common. Drivers tailgate me less often, and leave more space when following me and when coming to a stop behind my vehicle; the difference is pretty noticeable. You may not be one of those drivers who is more cautious around a hitch, but my observation is that a lot of other drivers are. And, while I can understand your need for a scientific study, because the difference was readily apparent in my experience, that's all I need to know to leave the hitch on; not to mention the protection it has offered my vehicle in 2 accidents- see above.
If you're truly interested in obtaining statistically significant data, please do let me know what you find.
If you read that as presenting "facts" vs. explaining why I leave my hitch on based on my experience driving with it on and off, then might I politely suggest you work on your reading comprehension.
Originally Posted By: surfstar
Your "observations" [...] is merely subjective hearsay in this argument. You seem quite adamant that you're presenting "facts" [...]
Not sure if you've actually read this thread, but I think I was pretty clear above when I responded to whip's question:
Originally Posted By: whip
...have there been studies to prove this?
Originally Posted By: moving2
It is anecdotal evidence presented as my observations and experience over 12 years driving both with and without a hitch on busy LA freeways where tailgating is quite common. Drivers tailgate me less often, and leave more space when following me and when coming to a stop behind my vehicle; the difference is pretty noticeable. You may not be one of those drivers who is more cautious around a hitch, but my observation is that a lot of other drivers are. And, while I can understand your need for a scientific study, because the difference was readily apparent in my experience, that's all I need to know to leave the hitch on; not to mention the protection it has offered my vehicle in 2 accidents- see above.
If you're truly interested in obtaining statistically significant data, please do let me know what you find.
If you read that as presenting "facts" vs. explaining why I leave my hitch on based on my experience driving with it on and off, then might I politely suggest you work on your reading comprehension.