Daily conversation: What is the worst possible answer?

[GaryV]

20 AUG 2025:

One improvement to US mile markers that could be implemented immediately would be ________.

Metric.

[hotdogPi]

Metric.

This would go in the best answer thread.

[ModernDayWarrior]

20 AUG 2025:

One improvement to US mile markers that could be implemented immediately would be ________.

Metric.

Specifically, changing all "mile markers" to "meter markers" and placing them on all highways at one meter intervals. Followed immediately by changing all US speed limits from miles per hour to meters per hour, because who doesn't want to drive 100,000?

[kphoger]

Specifically, changing all "mile markers" to "meter markers" and placing them on all highways at one meter intervals.

Nah.  Convert them to meter markers, but post them every 128 meters.  That way, people will have an easier transition by just remembering that there are 25 meter markers per two-mile stretch.

[kphoger]

2025-08-18: What should you do if you see someone having car trouble on the side of the road?

Slow down to 20 mph and stare at them as you go by.  If nobody is already assisting, then come to a complete stop within your travel lane and ask them if they need any help.  After passing by, immediately accelerate to the speed limit.

[Scott5114]

2025-08-18: What should you do if you see someone having car trouble on the side of the road?

Come to a stop in the travel lane, roll down the window, and boo them.

[xonhulu]

20 AUG 2025:

One improvement to US mile markers that could be implemented immediately would be ________.

Use Roman Numerals.