If flying is the safest way to travel - Which do you fear more flying or driving?

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

I honestly fear flying more, just because I feel like there is no way out if something weird or bad happens.

I think I just don't find flying comfortable, because if I suffer a panic/anxiety attack there is nothing you can do really.

While in a car you can most likely stop somewhere anytime.

Although here's an article with a cool quote by Anthony Brickhouse.

“If you look at the numbers, you’re more at risk to have an accident driving to the airport than you are flying at 38,000 feet. I tell people, if you make it to your flight, the most hazardous part of your day is actually behind you.”

https://www.cnn.com/travel/worried-about-flying-heres-what-the-experts-have-to-say/index.html

 

[TheTickG]

I used to be comfortable with five hour road trips going 20-30 mph above the limit.

But, in the past ten years I barely drive and have flown more often. I'm more comfortable flying than driving.

 

[AFanNotAFighter]

I fear being a passenger in a car more than being a passenger in a plane.

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

I fear being a passenger in a car more than being a passenger in a plane.

That's a good one.

 

[StonedLemur]

If there were as many planes in the air at once as cars on the ground, then those safety numbers wouldn't be as attractive Im sure sir.

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

If there were as many planes in the air at once as cars on the ground, then those safety numbers wouldn't be as attractive Im sure sir.

True dat, traffic would be insane.

 

[StonedLemur]

True dat, traffic would be insane.

Can you imagine that many planes flying at once?

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

Can you imagine that many planes flying at once?

No, I don't want to imagine. lol

 

[StonedLemur]

No, I don't want to imagine. lol

Yeah because you know how many fuck ups would happen sir lol.

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

Yeah because you know how many fuck ups would happen sir lol.

Exactly, better not knowing at all. Just let whatever happens, happens. : - )

 

[Swiftie]

I use to fly to most destinations and just rent a car. The prices of rental cars are crazy. I can buy two planes tickets for less than a rental car. Sometimes an Uber will work if I don't need a car much. I've started driving more but I don't fear either.

 

[spamking]

I don't know that I'd say I have a fear of one more than the other, but I don't really like flying anymore. It just seems like too much trouble and confinement for my tastes.

Long road trips can be a pain, but at least I feel like I have some type of control.

 

[StonedLemur]

Exactly, better not knowing at all. Just let whatever happens, happens. : - )

You're a brave soul lol

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

I use to fly to most destinations and just rent a car. The prices of rental cars are crazy. I can buy two planes tickets for less than a rental car. Sometimes an Uber will work if I don't need a car much. I've started driving more but I don't fear either.

I put the option of 'neither' for you.

 

[AFanNotAFighter]

If there were as many planes in the air at once as cars on the ground, then those safety numbers wouldn't be as attractive Im sure sir.

Another thing I think about is how much safer is a plane ride than a car ride sheerly on a per trip basis? In other words, if one had to take off and land the same number of times one got into his car and got out, what would the statistics be then?

Yesterday I went to the gym, then the store, then to my parents' house and then back home. That's four trips. On an annual basis that's 1,460 trips. Imagine that many flights in a year.

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

Another thing I think about is how much safer is a plane ride than a car ride sheerly on a per trip basis? In other words, if one had to take off and land the same number of times one got into his car and got out, what would the statistics be then?

Yesterday I went to the gym, then the store, then to my parents' house and then back home. That's four trips. On an annual basis that's 1,460 trips. Imagine that many flights in a year.

Holy shit, that's madness!

 

[Sweater of AV]

I only fear the consequences.

 

[The Good The Bad The HBK]

I can fly in the plane with 0 fear

However I'm terrified of heights

You do the math

 

[Joshuaace]

I can fly in the plane with 0 fear

However I'm terrified of heights

You do the math

Same.

Wont walk on the roof of my house.
Will gladly let a random high school kid strap me in to any ride at 6 Flags.

 

[StonedLemur]

Another thing I think about is how much safer is a plane ride than a car ride sheerly on a per trip basis? In other words, if one had to take off and land the same number of times one got into his car and got out, what would the statistics be then?

Yesterday I went to the gym, then the store, then to my parents' house and then back home. That's four trips. On an annual basis that's 1,460 trips. Imagine that many flights in a year.

That's a great point sir.
Odds would slip drastically lol.