Dec2013_LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Read on for the two letters received in response to an article run in our November edition, "Dayboro Road . . . Accidents waiting to happen".
Dear Editor,
I read with interest that the writer describes where, due to driver inattention, accidents may occur around Dayboro.
He also describes his accident some years ago, due to his driver inattention while he was driving.
Now he wishes to stop every resident from entering their driveways.
May I suggest he consider surrendering his licence, as when viewing six of the seven photos supplied, all seem to have been taken from behind the driver’s wheel when driving. Again adding to driver inattention, thus the possible cause of a future accident.
Garry Bradley, Dayboro.
Dear Editor,
In response to Michael Ahlberg’s article in the November issue of the Dayboro Grapevine titled Dayboro Road Accidents waiting to happen: Whilst Michael talks about his vast experience as a driver and rider and his 35 years as an analyst I found myself thinking that Michael does not appear to have taken any responsibility for his own very serious accident. It appears to blame everything from the ‘stationary car in the middle of the road’ to the ‘vision obscured by van travelling at my speed 3 car lengths in front of me’ to the ‘suddenly veering to the left’ etc. I suggest that the primary cause of Michael’s accident was that he was simply too close to the vehicle in front. The basic 2 second rule at 100km per hour would have put Michael 55.5 metres behind the van and the Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA) method would have put Michael 100 metres or more behind the van. I agree, only three vehicle lengths at 100km per hour is an accident waiting to happen. A vehicle turning left or right on any road is a hazard that every driver should be prepared to respond to safely. Anything inside the 2 second rule gap is greatly increasing the risk of rear ending the vehicle in front if it has to break heavily for any reason.
I for one do not agree with speed reduction on the Dayboro Road but hopefully readers will consider their use of the 2 second rule and safe distance to ensure greater visibility to enhance safety.
Frank Bilyard, Dayboro.
