Saturday, July 24, 2004

Speed factor
Why does a given speed feel faster in a taxi than in a normal car? We were just doing 70 heading out of the San Francisco airport but it felt like 90. I kept glancing at the dashboard in disbelief. Taxi factor: +20 mph.
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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:06 AM

    Serious answer?

    I think it has to do with trusting the driver. In any car where I don't trust the driver the speed seems MUCH faster.

    And the liklihood of death seems a lot greater as well.

    Or were you not looking for the serious answer? :)

    Michelle

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  2. Unknown3:03 PM

    That's a good answer!

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  3. Starbuck11:30 AM

    Never trust a taxi-driver. Apart from Des from Parkland Cars, Leamington, England.

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