Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Driving survey Rough estimate by Sam

Jeanie and I drove to Lexington to attend the UK-Vandy game Saturday.  As I noticed the first five cars to pass me on the  southbound I-71 were driven by females.  At that point the roads were not icy.  We expected bad weather- snowy- through and below Cincy.   I started my survey to Jeanie's dismay.  I think she agrees with my daughter-in-law Suzy sometimes that  I am a chauvinist.  I certainly am not although the survey results might be objected to by the fairer sex.

Results:

Over 150 miles and about two and a half hours:

Drivers of passing cars:

Women             37
Men                  26
I dunno              6 (too fast)
Twinkies            1  (just a suspect)  coat collar up around the neck)  I could not tell

The snow did not show until 32 miles above Lexington and we were lucky to settle in a line behind two trucks scraping and salting the center and right lanes.  They were doing a terrific job.  The lead truck scraped the snow to the right lane and the following truck (about 30-5- yards behind) scraped it on onto the birm of the highway.  We traveled then about 30 to 40 mph.

Some cars began passing after a while and most were driven by women.  I know, I know.  Dianne Patrick is a race car driver, but the ladies are rising up all over.   I did not count tractor trailers or pick up trucks.  Those are generally masculine drivers. 

I must send these results to Suzy Penrod Kegley, a Huntington Veep.  She appreciates me so!

As to our purpose- UK 85 Vandy 67.  I love it especially when our Wildcats beat Vandy.

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