When I say “can’t,” I don’t mean “he won’t try” or even “he won’t be allowed to do it.” I mean it in the same sense as “you can’t run a red light when no police officers are watching.” This is a rule we’ve agreed upon and even set down as law for everyone’s protection. Sure, you’ll make it through, and no one will stop you; but if you’re driving a big enough truck you’re going to hurt and kill a lot of people in the process. And the guy coming up behind you might well do the same thing and hit you with the next truck.
When I say “can’t,” I don’t mean “he won’t try” or even “he won’t be allowed to do it.” I mean it in the same sense as “you can’t run a red light when no police officers are watching.” This is a rule we’ve agreed upon and even set down as law for everyone’s protection. Sure, you’ll make it through, and no one will stop you; but if you’re driving a big enough truck you’re going to hurt and kill a lot of people in the process. And the guy coming up behind you might well do the same thing and hit you with the next truck.