Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[French Quarter]

Well to recap my car situation - there was nothing wrong with the brakes, the installed the tail light and license plate light and completed the inspection and charged me $0. The guy said he put it in the computer as a "recheck - client complaint" but he has no idea what Pep Boys could have seen that caused them to fail the safety check. Interesting to say the least. Well, since all it cost me was time and it could cost me MORE time to complain, I'm going to move on and just no go back to Pep Boys for anything service related. I will, however, write a letter of praise to the Mavis Discount Tire corporate offices (with a cc: to my local location) because I find praising someone for good is not done nearly as often as it should.

That is wonderful costumer service. Nice to hear.

 

[Lucky]

I guess that is what I wonder, are vehicles in NY or any other state that requires inspections safer? Are there fewer accidents or fatalities?

It's in the middle compared to neighboring states in terms of traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled....

NJ .74
CT .88
NY .94
VT .97
PA 1.22

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/general-statistics/fatalityfacts/state-by-state-overview

 

[meyeet]

It's in the middle compared to neighboring states in terms of traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled....

NJ .74
CT .88
NY .94
VT .97
PA 1.22

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/general-statistics/fatalityfacts/state-by-state-overview

According to wikipedia, of those states only NY, VT, and PA do vehicle safety inspections. Seem to be working

 

[catmom46]

No, no time. But the plan is to go to Brugge on Sunday!

I loved Brugge! Such a nice city. Be sure to check out the lace museum!

 

[acishere]

It's in the middle compared to neighboring states in terms of traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled....

NJ .74
CT .88
NY .94
VT .97
PA 1.22

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/general-statistics/fatalityfacts/state-by-state-overview

Throwing all 3 neighboring state's drivers onto the road together is when the real fun starts. And I live in the area where they are most likely to come together.

 

[NYwdwfan]

Throwing all 3 neighboring state's drivers onto the road together is when the real fun starts. And I live in the area where they are most likely to come together.

It doesn't help that NJ has the WORST signs anywhere!!!

 

[Nemo14]

We have inspections every 2 years for safety and for emissions - now if they just had inspections for lousy drivers we'd be all set!

 

[Lucky]

According to wikipedia, of those states only NY, VT, and PA do vehicle safety inspections. Seem to be working

Those mechanics must be "fixing" those cars really good.

 

[Lucky]

It doesn't help that NJ has the WORST signs anywhere!!!

DC ranks best on fatalities because it's all slow city traffic. But all the traffic circles and lack of overhead traffic lights (they're on the street corners) makes it a nightmare for tourists.

 

[French Quarter]

I guess that is what I wonder, are vehicles in NY or any other state that requires inspections safer? Are there fewer accidents or fatalities?

Couldn't tell you about studies on the subject. Not my bag. But I think that the inspections obviously take unsafe cars off the road, yes.

 

[French Quarter]

It's in the middle compared to neighboring states in terms of traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled....

NJ .74
CT .88
NY .94
VT .97
PA 1.22

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/general-statistics/fatalityfacts/state-by-state-overview

But how many of the fatalities are due to vehicular malfunction?

 

[acishere]

It doesn't help that NJ has the WORST signs anywhere!!!

The signs aren't the problem. Tolls are the problem. And Pennsylvanians.

 

[French Quarter]

We have inspections every 2 years for safety and for emissions - now if they just had inspections for lousy drivers we'd be all set!

Ain't that the truth? I am bewildered by the fact that we have to keep our cars in tip top shape but once you get a license you are likely never going to be re-tested.

 

[PUSH]

What color is this dress?

 

[NYwdwfan]

What color is this dress?

Nnooooooo!!!

 

[meyeet]

What color is this dress?

reported!

 

[catmom46]

What color is this dress?

My eyes, my eyes!!!

 

[JenniferS]

What color is this dress?

Green?

 

[PUSH]

Green?

I see magenta.

 

[JenniferS]

I see magenta.

Sure. Why not?