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04-13-2009, 01:26 PM | #1 | |
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Maybe people in emergency situations don't have the presence of mind at the time to turn on their flashers, but I would for sure get out of someone's way who had those on.
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04-13-2009, 01:34 PM | #2 | |
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04-13-2009, 03:04 PM | #3 | |
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I have actually called the police on some punk kid in a Japanese farting car (Civic I believe) that was weaving in and out of traffic near on-ramps and actually cut me off TWICE after he got caught in a "slower" lane and I ended up going past him again. The police looked up the number and paid a visit to the address. Turned out the car was registered to a woman but she said the car was for sale and let someone test drive it. Don't know what happened beyond that update from the police, but he was endangering not only my life, but several others that morning. I have a baby in the car many times I am driving and I don't care if you are in a hurry, I'm not going to join idiots in driving like them. If I'm in their way, too bad, I'm the one abiding by the law and trying to protect my family. I'm with you in having a very low tolerance for impatient jerks on the road.
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04-13-2009, 01:36 PM | #4 |
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This thread is degrading to "my roulette system works" level. BTW, if cops wouldn't approve of your actions you probably shouldn't do it.
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04-13-2009, 01:38 PM | #5 | |
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And to your second point which I bolded, exactly my sentiments: don't speed. Ask any cop which is more dangerous/less advisable: A) Speeding at 20+ mph over the speed limit (aka reckless driving) B) Blocking traffic in the left lane by going a steady 75. I think they'll choose A, and I think I can say that pretty safely. If I can do something to make the road safer, I'm going to do it, and until I get pulled over for it I'll keep doing it.
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04-13-2009, 11:48 AM | #6 | |
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04-11-2009, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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Just curious to the excessive speeders... what's the big hurry?
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04-11-2009, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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had my 350z up to 128 on a open road one night when there was no traffic
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04-11-2009, 03:13 PM | #9 |
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Why?
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04-11-2009, 12:29 PM | #10 |
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yes but never more than 10-12 over. Maybe 15 on certain highways that everyone is going 20 over on.
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Schneed -- All your driving is doing is contributing to the problem, not alleviating it. Cars now days can handle faster speeds much more reliably. I cruise at 85, yet I consider myself a very responsible driver. I always signal, then change lanes so my intentions are clearly available. I don't tailgate, and when traffic doesn't allow for my normal speed -- I go with the flow, just like most people. That's my decision and I'm willing to risk the consequences. When I find someone like you, typically not paying attention and being inconsiderate of others, is when I end up swerving in and out of traffic to get by the douche.
It's not your place to try to regulate the roads. If speed were as big of an issue as you seem to think it is, states wouldn't be considering upping the speed limits. The current speed limit has one goal -- to make money for the state. Originally, 55 made sense for the conservation of fuel and the vehicles available at that time. No longer, traffic can flow much quicker. I see you ignored a very valid point by CRedskinsFan. Quote:
One day Schneed, I have a feeling your plan may backfire on you, and I can't say I'll have a ton of sympathy. When you go out of your way to annoy and aggravate others, that may come back. Someone may swerve in front of you and slam on their breaks, etc. You're practically asking like it. Just chill in the right hand lane and be a defensive driver, not offensive.
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I agree with you that Schneed's vendetta against speeders is counterproductive and likely to backfire at some point. But in his own words, he's "a stubborn SOB," so I doubt anything we say is going to change it. On a side note, if someone had the nerve follow me into a rest stop to confront me on my driving... well...
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04-11-2009, 03:38 PM | #14 |
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GMScud -- people blocking the left lane is the largest cause of road rage according to multiple insurance company surveys.
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04-11-2009, 04:41 PM | #15 |
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Blocking a lane is beyond immature. If you care so much you should be a cop and pull people. Just take their plates and report it, no need to freak out. Schneed I consider you a pretty mature and rational guy, didn't expect you to act like that.
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