> On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:35:58 -0000, Conor gmail.com>
> wrote:
>

>>In article 4ax.com>, Cynic says...
>>

>>> Perhaps you would share your superior wisdom with us and explain
>>> exactly how the PP's son should have behaved in the circumstances.
>>> Assuming that the lane to his left had no gaps in the traffic that
>>> would have made it safe to change lanes, I really don't see what
>>> choice the chap had - with the danger exacerbated by the fact that he
>>> had no way of signalling his difficulties.
>>>

>>Persdonally I'd have pulled across to the hardshoulder. Someone in L1
>>would have made room for you even if it required them to brake
>>somewhat.
>>
>>It is FAR safer than waiting to be rearended in L2. I've personally
>>seen firsthand the result of that. The occupants in both vehicles died.

>
> So the certainty of an accident is preferable in your view to the
> possibility of one.
>