In the latest Pique, both Jim Brown and Andrew Mitchell lament the hazards involved in driving Highway 99. I’d like to offer a little unsolicited advice that could considerably reduce their stress levels...
When confronted with any unpleasant element of life, there are essentially only three options, as complaining achieves nothing:
1. Accept it.
2. Change it. Both Mr. Brown and Mr. Mitchell do suggest technofixes that may help marginally, but there is no changing human nature.
3. Avoid it. I invite Jim, Andrew and other frustrated motorists to consider foregoing driving altogether and instead take advantage of Whistler’s excellent express coach service to and from Vancouver and Squamish. As bus passengers, they not only will be imposing far less environmental impact, but will be 100 times safer as they enjoy the pleasure of a good book rather than the stress of bad drivers.
