whunter,
I appreciate your links, but every single one of them that involves death was a result of another vehicle hitting them.
And, truly, that could happen no matter what one is doing on the side of the road. This has a lot more to do with common sense on the side of the road than it does with mechanical aptitude or knowledge. Sure, there are dangers to being in traffic....
however:
Rleo's original statement that drew me into the dialogue was:
"kicking at the wheel of a car that is improperly supported could kill someone."
(Followed by the suggestions that those who don't comprehend these kind of dangers should have AAA rescue them..)

maybe if you are foolhardy enough to be under the car while you kick it.
I mean, come on, with this logic, filling ones fuel tank becomes a hideous danger to be avoided at all costs....

Clearly, the statement is overkill, and you need to exercize caution when, well, doing anything.
Like walking across the street. Sticking a fork on your mouth to eat. Ect.
It just seems a little condescending to tell us to go to AAA...

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