I can see Garet's point,it's tragic to lose loved ones to the stupidity of others, but it's also easy to let raw emotions cloud your opinion in a different context.
On our roads, surrounded by our largely ill equipped drivers, this would've been a silly move. However, on an autobahn, in a Porsche surrounded by well trained aware drivers; this would have to be the safest place.
Everything in life carries risk, even walking down the street. A life well lived balances risk with maturity.