One old farmer, whose wheezy nag tried to climb the fence, called out,-- "Gee whiz! I wish you fellers would come this way every day; the old hoss hasn't showed so much ginger for ten year." Another, carrying just a little more of the wine of the country than his legs could bear, stood up unsteadily in his wagon and shouted,-- "If you (hic) come around these pa-arts again with that thres-in' ma-a-chine, I'll have the law on you,--d'ye hear ?" The personal equation is everything on the road, as elsewhere.
It is quite idle to expect skill, courage, or common sense from the great majority of drivers.

They get along very well so long as nothing happens, but in emergencies they are helpless, because they have never had experience in emergencies.

The man who has driven horses all his life is frequently as helpless under unusual conditions as the novice.

Few drivers know when and how to use the whip to prevent a runaway or a smash-up.
With the exception of professional and a few amateur whips, no one is ever taught how to drive.

Most persons who ride--even country boys--are given many useful hints, lessons, and demonstrations; but it seems to be assumed that driving is a natural acquirement.
As a matter of fact, it is much more important to be taught how to drive than how to ride.