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What do you all think of this suggestion? Our own summer here on the FR seems to have the attention of JEB! since apparently he monitors this forum and is well aware of the incredible support that summer has given him here. So if JEB! ever asks you for suggestions about improving the state, summer, perhaps you might consider passing this along. It doesn't really cost any extra money (I'll even write up a bunch of messages for free) and it could do a lot of good in terms of driver alertness and giving some good publicity to Florida.

FYI

Key word: Florida.
there is no hope.

Hmmmmmm ..... Get a room

Not related to your post, but I thought you might find this humourous:

Unfortunately, this seems to happen alot here in Florida. As I am fond of saying, these idiots here can't even drive on dry roads. Let alone any other time.

And these fools do scare me(and it takes alot to do that).

Wow Pj...you are lucky.

As you stated, I posted my message in the FLorida area. A friend of a friend of mine is desperately trying to locate a White Landscaping truck that plowed into him on the 95 in Boca last Tuesday. His trunk was pushed up so he could only see a portion of the truck that hit him and he was hurt so he stayed in the car and called 911 ... and the truck took off! He didn't get the license number or the name of the company...and this was during a busy time of the day yet NO ONE bothered to get any info for him. He is asking that if anyone in this area sees a White landscaping (he thinks Dodge) truck with the front end smashed in with some black paint to please let (me) know.
I HATE the 95...it's a 'deathway'.

I'm in the heavy-haul trucking industry in Florida.
It sounds like you were driving in the: NO-ZONE

Trucks and buses have big No-Zones (blind spots) in which cars "disappear" from the view of the truck or bus driver. No-Zones are areas where crashes are more likely to occur. Educating drivers about the No-Zones may reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage from these kinds of crashes.

1. SIDE NO-ZONES...on both sides. They're much larger than your car's blind spots. If you can't see the driver's face in the side-view mirror, the driver can't see you. If that driver needs to swerve or change lanes for any reason, you're in big trouble! Don't "hang out" on either side of trucks or buses!

2. REAR NO-ZONES...They also huge No-Zones directly behind them. The driver can't see your car there, and you can't see what's going on ahead of you. If the truck or bus driver brakes or stops suddenly, you have no place to go and could end up running into them. Avoid Tailgating!

Also, never cross behind a truck that is backing up! Hundreds of motorists and pedestrians are killed or injured, each year, by ignoring trucks backing up. Truck drivers have no rear-view mirror and may not see you cutting in behind them. Pay Close Attention!

3. FRONT NO-ZONE...You could get "rear-ended" by a truck or bus if you "cut-in front" too soon after passing, then immediately slow down. If you do this, truck and bus drivers are forced to slam on their brakes. They need nearly twice the time and room to stop as cars. So, when passing, look for the whole front of the truck in your rear-view mirror before pulling in front, and then don't slow down! Pass Safely!

4. WIDE RIGHT TURNS...Truck and bus drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to safely make a right turn. They can't see cars directly behind or beside them. Trying to "squeeze" in between the commercial vehicle and the curb is an invitation for disaster! Avoid the "Squeeze Play"!