No, I think I mean I have a perfect driving record for all 15 years that I
have been driving (well, one seatbelt violation a few years ago when I
thought I was "too cool" to wear one).

I do tend to accelerate more quickly than most do, however I don't dragrace
at the lights, that is what the track is for.  I also tend to rev the engine
higher before shifting gears than most people do.  I very seldom exceed the
speed limits (ok, on interstates I go about 5mph over the limit, but you
know what I mean) nor do I exceed my driving capabilities.

How can I say this for certain?

Well, I have 3 (4 if you count my wifes WRX as well) very well tuned cars
(2002 WRX, 1994 Nissan 240SX Silvia Conversion, 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX,
and my wifes 2003 WRX) that I use for various forms of racing (Drag, Drift,
Autocross, Roadcourse, Rally Cross).  Being a racer has taught me to pay
more attention to those around me because at high speeds being aggressive in
response to what happens around you can save your life as well as the life
of others.

Care to stick your foot any farther in your mouth?

 Well said!
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 > allyf wrote:
 > > Drive more aggressively?  How do you drive aggressively?
 > >
 > > You mean more recklessly
 >
 > You say "potato"...
 >
 > I know when *I* use the term aggressive, I mean that I will make the
effort
 > to pass you on a two-lane highway if you're going less than 5 mph above
the
 > posted speed limit (yes, I wrote "above") and a safe passing opportunity
 > presents itself.  Feel free to think that this is reckless, but I sleep
 > fine.
 >
 > I'll tell ya what:  You cut me a little slack for wanting to get where
I'm
 > going when I drive and I'll cut you some slack for driving with your
 > high-beams on during the day.  Or shining them into my rearview mirror
at
 > night.  Or using your fog lights when it isn't foggy.  Or pulling out in
 > front of me instead of waiting the three seconds for me to drive past
you.
 > Or speeding up after I pass you and then tailgating me at a much higher
 > speed than inspired me to pass you in the first place.  Or driving 15
mph
 > over the limit while there are four lanes (and therefore an opportunity
for
 > me to pass you) and then slowing down to 5 mph *under* the limit when
the
 > road drops back to only two lanes (making passing you more difficult
and,
 > yes Virginia, dangerous).  Or merging into my lane without bothering to
 > check whether somebody else is already there.  Or refusing to move over
when
 > I'm trying to merge onto the expressway.  Or driving exactly the same
speed
 > as the vehicle next to you on the expressway with forty nine other cars
 > lined up behind the both of you.  Or camping out in the middle lane of a
 > 6-lane highway with traffic zooming around you on both sides.  Or any of
the
 > other bone-headed things that so many self-described "safe" drivers do
to me
 > and everybody else every damn day.
 >
 > On balance, I think that my habit of exceeding the speed limit and
passing
 > slower drivers is about the least dangerous thing you're likely to
encounter
 > on the road.  Speed is seriously over-demonized in this country.  Far
more
 > accidents happen because docile drivers aren't paying attention than are
 > caused by self-described "aggressive" drivers.  Yet it's the aggressive
 > drivers who get the tickets and have to live with the stigma of somehow
 > being bad people.  I'm sick of it.  In case you couldn't tell.
 >
 > - Greg Reed
 >
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 > 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo 5-Speed
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The mean is the best mileage + lowest mileage divided by 2. The average is
the mileage of each fillup added together divided by the total number of
fillups. i.e. 23.6+19.3+25.1/3 = 22.66 mpg. Ed