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I am 57 and passed my test when I was 17. I have worked in the garage trade all my working life, You name it I have driven it, from 44 ton  arctics to a Heinkel Bubble car.I have towed with just about every type of towing device I can think of and yes I still  cock it up sometimes. I know I am safe at continental towing speeds, in a large 4x4 pulling a medium sized van, but what about the idiot coming the other way or the twin axle pulled by a Ford Mondeo at at least 80mph that over took me on the motorway from Abbeyville to Rouen. I must admit I was glad to see him disappear into the distance.  

Steve W

Quote: Originally posted by path20 on 28/7/2008

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Oh Dear!!  It seems that if we are towing at 60mph on the motorway, as we think safely, then  a  driver towing a  caravan  goes past us at 70mph he/she is a better driver than us. I  think not!!  I would rather be safe than sorry. My husband drove 35,000 miles a year with his job and never had an accident.He was a good driver and drove sensibly. One mistake on the motorway killed him.

Post last edited on 28/07/2008 19:13:44

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A very tragic comment, and very apt message for those who still think they know better than the experts where speed is concerned.

Bertie.