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About this quote

What does it mean?
Carlin admits reckless driving habits lead to accidents.
In plain terms
Breaking traffic laws and driving recklessly causes crashes.
What can you take from it?
Bad driving habits increase the risk of accidents.

Where it applies

  • traffic talk
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • driving safer
  • acknowledging bad habits

Questions to consider

  • Do you follow traffic laws?
  • Why take risks on the road?

Another view

It uses self-deprecation to gloss over danger.

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