Do You Drive

[GasGuzzler]

2 for 3 is 66%, and a passing grade. Works for me. I was never accused of being an over-achiever.

66% hasn't been a passing grade in Texas in well over 40 years. Hmmm...

70 is passing. No such thing as a D. If I got a 7X in anything I was grounded for six weeks until the next grades came out. It happened to me once in 1`3 years of public primary education. I got frowned at for 8X. Can't imagine getting a 6X and feeling okay. My oldest daughter graduated 2nd in her class and the next one, a boy, 8th. #3 is in 11th grade and #4 in 9th. They will have hell to pay for getting a C. A "D"? Doesn't exist and hasn't forever.

 

[jav]

When you are on the freeway you could never just drive the speed limit. People drive to damn fast now a days but around schools yes drive slow

 

[KIR]

Only other people crazy...

 

[nvbirdman]

I drive a Porsche. I hate speed limits.

 

[caryc]

I drive a Porsche. I hate speed limits.

Well, well, well...I'm so happy for you.

 

[JohnL]

Like all things American those are only
suggestions. I definitely don't park
between the lines….I park so my doors
don't get dinged.

Considering what new cars and trucks cost now who could blame you?

 

[JohnL]

I drive a Porsche. I hate speed limits.

They are just a suggestion. LOL. When I had my 911 I seldom observed them on highways.

 

[rovernut]

Depends
Yes
Yes
I also don't stop in roundabouts like so many do around here, and treat entering them as a yield, not a stop.
Also always use my indicator.
I guess I drive like I share the road with others.

 

[gnappi]

Do you drive the speed limit? Stop before making a right had turn? Park within the lines in a parking lot?

No, Yes (when there's traffic or a police officer) Yes always.

 

[Fox Mike]

I also back into most parking spaces. Apparently, to some people around here that makes me some sort of jerk. I guess those are the people that don't know how to back into the parking space...

One of the initial driver tests for a MD license is to back into a space.

 

[pyth0n]

Limit +5.
Yes.
Yes.
I use turn signals.
Stop for stop signs.
Yield for yield signs.
Cuss out deer that don't use deer crossings.

 

[TULLYMARS]

I try real hard to obey traffic laws and driving etiquette as it serves two purposes. It annoys the people who think they are special and it keeps me from having to talk to the police

 

[coach]

I’m more likely to drive the speed limit if somebody is tailgating me.

 

[rovernut]

I guess people will get upset because it usually takes more time to back in. As for myself I don't care as long as they're between the lines.

Which makes absolutely no sense, since people who take a long time to back in take as long, or longer, to back out when leaving. It's also safer backing in because as you approach you can see if there are other people around, especially kids. Then you can see better when leaving.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[GasGuzzler]

I also don't stop in roundabouts like so many do around here,

Roundabouts are new in the DFW area and are taking over. Never saw them when I learned to drive for real in the early 1990's. I can see how they would be confusing when installed in masse to a community generally unaware.

One of the initial driver tests for a MD license is to back into a space.

Texas had a parallel parking portion of their road test that was the most common cause for failure by far. My now 22 and 20 year old kids had to. My 16 year old did not. He was required to pull into a parking space on his road test when the other kids were not.

Which makes absolutely no sense, since people who take a long time to back in take as long, or longer, to back out when leaving. It's also safer backing in because as you approach you can see if there are other people around, especially kids. Then you can see better when leaving.

Seems prudent. I back in a lot. For some reason a percentage of the populous thinks it's rude. Not sure why. Maybe they think we're showing off? Not like it's hard. Those are the same people that take 13 moves to back out of a spot. Backing in take no more time considering the ease of getting out and it is often more safe depending on the situation.

 

[Mobuck]

"Texas had a parallel parking portion of their road test "
When I took my drivers' test, the parallel parking test was on a hill. Try that in the old stick shift 6 cylinder.

 

[rovernut]

Roundabouts are new in the DFW area and are taking over. Never saw them when I learned to drive for real in the early 1990's. I can see how they would be confusing when installed in masse to a community generally unaware. ... snip

I get where you're coming from, but there are several in the area here that have been here for 10 years or more, and I still see people stopping in them, or stopping at the entrance when no traffic is coming, even though the car in front of them just showed them how to use a roundabout.

Cheers
Tom

 

[JackBull]

I also back into most parking spaces. Apparently, to some people around here that makes me some sort of jerk. I guess those are the people that don't know how to back into the parking space...

The utility company I worked for and my dad always stressed backing in. It is safer.

 

[Jeepnik]

"Texas had a parallel parking portion of their road test "
When I took my drivers' test, the parallel parking test was on a hill. Try that in the old stick shift 6 cylinder.

Lots of hills here. Parking on a hill was part of our test as well. My older sis failed twice because she turner her wheels the wrong way. Just nerves as she was probably the best driver of the four us.

My oldest sis and myself have lead feet. My baby sis just had a habit of peeling off the oil pan from her Pinto.

 

[Mike J]

I'm more likely to drive the speed limit if somebody is tailgating me.

I said something to a young guy at work one morning about a someone tailgating me with their bright lights on when I was driving a little over the speed limit. He said, "So you sped up". I said, "No". Then he said, "But they wont dim their lights then". I told him, "I just flip the little lever on my rear view mirror & maintain speed. Why would I want to reward bad behavior?" He looked shocked.

 

[Bob Wright]

I don't care what many people do. They don't pay my insurance bill.

That's true, Cary, but they sure impact the amount of premium you pay! The money they pay out for claims has to come from somewhere.

Bob Wright

 

[Bob Wright]

I said something to a young guy at work one morning about a someone tailgating me with their bright lights on when I was driving a little over the speed limit. He said, "So you sped up". I said, "No". Then he said, "But they wont dim their lights then". I told him, "I just flip the little lever on my rear view mirror & maintain speed. Why would I want to reward bad behavior?" He looked shocked.

Funny you mdention that. A friend of mine holds a patent for a device that will activate your brake lights if a tailgator gets too close.

Bob Wright

 

[Jeepnik]

I once had a solution for tailgaters. I rigged up a windshield washer bottle and pump. Filled it it with tranny fluid and ran the tubing down to above the exhaust pipe.

It was fun to watch them panic when the cloud of smoke erupted from the rear of the car. It doesn't take much fluid to create a pretty good smoke screen.

At least one fool pulled back in behind after the cloud dissipated and needed a second dose.

 

[MaxMan]

My wife doesn't think so,

 

[freakindawgen]

I drive a Porsche. I hate speed limits

Back in High School (small town Iowa) our family Dr was a young guy with Porsche turbo. Had a pic of his dash at a triple digit #. Would go out on empty hwy and let her rip. Cops gave up chasing him, they just wait for him at his house.

 

[freakindawgen]

I adhere to most all you listed except the speed limit. Here in my part of Texas strictly following the speed limit will put you in danger. People drive much more aggressively than 10 years ago.

I thought TX was pretty cool on the road. The stretch between Houston and Corpus Christi. If you came up on a slower car, they pull off the road on their wide shoulders. I did same if over taken.

 

[el caminero]

Do you drive the speed limit? Stop before making a right had turn? Park within the lines in a parking lot?

Of course i do. Its just harder with 70 foot of rolling road obstruction. Boss has 2-way cams in alla trucks.

 

[el caminero]

Well, two out of three ain't too bad.

Wasent that meat loaf?

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Wasent that meat loaf?

 

[Hertervillian]

As a general rule I drive under the limit on highways, stop sign is under 3mph maximum and rarely if ever crowd the lines while parked.

I drive somewhere over 70,000 miles a year, all on camera. I put somewhere north of 22,000 on my personal vehicle. Driving within the law becomes a habit that’s hard to break. As a side benefit I get pretty darn good fuel economy in my P/U , 19.4 mpg average logged over 97,000 miles.