That only happens after the state of the art computerized traffic control system is installed then crashes a few months later.
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That only happens after the state of the art computerized traffic control system is installed then crashes a few months later.
Speed limits are unnecessary government meddling!
Seriously, some of y'all would have to wedge the blow-off valve open here in Sicily. There are no rules
Nice thing is-driving here isn't competitive, it's cooperative.
But they follow super close, go when they feel like it-stop sign schmop sign!
One way? I was only going one way!
Scooters and motorcycles to the front...and sides and shoulders, lane markings mean NOTHING here. If the car fits, they'll pass you. It's common to see two wide in a single lane roundabout. Oh, roundabouts are a hoot! They know how to use them and understand that the car in the roundabout ALWAYS has the right of way. But they will share your lane in the roundabout.
It's a blast when family visits- I always recommend they wear their brown pants for the first few days!
Nice thing is-driving here isn't competitive, it's cooperative.
But they follow super close, go when they feel like it-stop sign schmop sign!
One way? I was only going one way!
Scooters and motorcycles to the front...and sides and shoulders, lane markings mean NOTHING here. If the car fits, they'll pass you. It's common to see two wide in a single lane roundabout. Oh, roundabouts are a hoot! They know how to use them and understand that the car in the roundabout ALWAYS has the right of way. But they will share your lane in the roundabout.
It's a blast when family visits- I always recommend they wear their brown pants for the first few days!
Its the same way in Greece - the road markings are suggestions only, and drivers actually cooperate with each other. Not much is said about moving violations, but Goddess help you if you park in the wrong place!
KennethS
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That’s why I avoid using the the brakes and downshift if I just need to slow down slightly. I know brake lights can create a mile long backup.
It amazes me how many people don't realize the car will slow down if they take their foot off the accelerator, and slow down more if you downshift. I always downshift at least one gear, sometimes two or more depending on the vehicle and the circumstances. That applies to automatics as well.
KennethS
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Yeah, on some of the mountain downhills here you can smell the brake linings burning because dumasses don’t know they can actually take the transmission out of overdrive and engine brake. Apparently driving is a lost art these days.
Well there are a lot of people who think if your foot's off the brake it needs to be on the gas. I see idiots coming up on slower traffic still on the gas then brake, drop back a bit, hit the gas again, brake, repeat. I think they believe they will get there faster that way.
I’ve mentioned this a brazillian times.
I knew a guy like that in high school, he was always either flooring it or slamming on the brakes. It was annoying as hell trying to smoke weed in the back seat
KennethS
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We had muscle cars and floored it while chugging a beer. Might not have actually enhanced the shotgun effect but it was fun.
Fellow Del Co native here, Five Points has always been an epic clusterfuck. I can't say I've ever noticed your sign, but if it's still there I'll take a gander.
In a former life I was a waiter & my buddy & fellow waiter lived on a side street off of Knowlton Road, & there was a bar we used to frequent after our shifts, the name of which escapes me, right at Five Points; I only ever remember entering that place
Fellow Del Co native here, Five Points has always been an epic clusterfuck. I can't say I've ever noticed your sign, but if it's still there I'll take a gander.
In a former life I was a waiter & my buddy & fellow waiter lived on a side street off of Knowlton Road, & there was a bar we used to frequent after our shifts, the name of which escapes me, right at Five Points; I only ever remember entering that place
Was still there this morning.
I frequently see brake lights for no reason around here. I often count and have gotten up to the teens in a mile or so, this is when driving in a 45 or so, no traffic lights, they are just maintaining speed with the brake pedal. When teaching my kids to drive I made sure to teach them why thats stupid and told them to avoid being near them.
There is a golf course in my neighborhood and there are clear signs for golf carts to stop/yield when crossing the road (I know no sign should say stop and yield but I didnt put them up). When people stop for the golf carts I always want to ask them if they stop at green lights to wave the other traffic through.
Yep. If you've got the right-of-way, fucking TAKE IT and GO! Don't be "nice". All you're doing by being "nice" is creating confusion, setting up a potential accident, and WASTING TIME.
And here's another one, last nite on our way home from the dance performance. Not a driver, but...
Driving 35 on a semi-rural back road. Dark as the inside of a black Labrador. Suddenly, there is a topless male running down the middle of the road towards the car. Looked to be a teenager. I honked, and he jumped away from my path...
... into the path of a car coming the other way! Which fortunately was a bit farther away. He was TOTALLY surprised - had to be drunk, stoned, high, or some combination of the above.
Driving 35 on a semi-rural back road. Dark as the inside of a black Labrador. Suddenly, there is a topless male running down the middle of the road towards the car. Looked to be a teenager. I honked, and he jumped away from my path...
... into the path of a car coming the other way! Which fortunately was a bit farther away. He was TOTALLY surprised - had to be drunk, stoned, high, or some combination of the above.
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