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After more than 50 swift-water rescues in Victoria this week, why do people keep driving into floods? - ABC News (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Because the only vehicles on the market suitable for Australian conditions are off-road vehicles.

Just like how some people with sports models of road cars feel an obligation to defend their brand by taking off fast at traffic lights, some people with off-road vehicles feel an obligation to defend their brand by driving through floodwaters.

It is a way to overcome your buyers remorse and feel better about the 10’s of thousands of dollars that you owe the finance company.