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Originally posted by ronin718
[br]And maybe that's the problem around here. Everyone has too much of a "me-first" mentality...


The "me-first" mentality is a big problem around here! Whether it's vehicle speed, lack of turn signal use, lack of space left between cars, or the weaving in and out-- it's not the "few" but the "many" who now demonstrate a total disregard for anyone else by their actions and bad driving habits.

To even suggest that a driver creates a hazard by doing less than 60 mph on HOV is another indicator as to the disregard that many have for the very rules that were created to keep people safe while on public roads.

I used to find driving slugs provided me a calm start/end to my work days. Not so anymore now that I am noticing my jaw hurts from clenching my teeth, or that my hands are stiff from gripping the steering wheel so hard because I am constantly having to react to the bad habits of others.

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Hey Ronin....

Jacka$$! (yeah I said it, and if the shoe fits, where it) what is that about. Again, maybe you should lay off the cocktails before work, but at 80 miles an hour in the very uncrowded HOV lanes in the morning you don't have to weave, in fact, if you cruise in the left lane, you will find yourself yielding to many that are trying to push up your bumper....Definitely not that I'm in a hurry to get to work in the morning, but I would say those that are driving 60 or less in HOV, present more of a hazard than those of us driving 75-80....
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Scott,

You should know that RIGHT NOW, VA State Police are actively pursuing speeders, especially in the HOV. How do I know this? Because I got a ticket this week. AND in the state of VA, 80 mph and over is considered reckless. I was going 81 ... there was MINIMAL traffic, wasn't weaving in or out of lanes and was clocked. I got NOT ONLY a speeding ticket, but also a reckless endangerment citation. Because of the reckless, I MUST appear in court and cannot just send in the fines. UGH. I now have my cruise set at 70 mph ... even though *I* think I'm safe at 80, Virginia doesn't. I can't afford to lose my license. The patrol officer told me that while they ARE targeting violators, they are EQUALLY targeting speeders ... and aggressively.

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[br]Speed does NOT kill. Please go to Germany and observe driving and such over there. Bad drivers that speed, that kills.

I usually travel 80mph in the HOV lanes (traffic permitting). I do NOT weave in and out. I have a very safe car, with tires and suspension that can handle high speeds.
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Originally posted by ronin718
[br]And maybe that's the problem around here. Everyone has too much of a "me-first" mentality that they can't slow their happy butts down to do something resembling the speed limit. This ISN'T Germany, and the roads around here are too crowded for the 80-90 mile an hour speeds that idiot drivers (yes, I said it, and if the shoe fits, wear it) insist on doing.

I personally don't see how anyone could be doing 80-90 during rush hour and not be either weaving in traffic or constantly doing the herky-jerky slow down and speed up drill. If drivers think they're being so blasted safe driving 80-90, then why do they jam on the brakes as soon as they see a cop? Because they know they're not supposed to be doing it in the first place. [:0] If you're so interested in qualifying for the Pocono 400, find yourself a sponsor and get off the public roads.



Not sure where you drive, but I drive in the HOV lanes (during rush hour), where the traffic during the summer moves at 80mph. Now that the kiddies are back in school and everyone is back from vacation, Tuesday I won't be doing 80mph. On the weekends, around the beltway, I also do about 80mph (traffic permitting).
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I agree ronin - I don't understand how some can drive that fast with as many vehicles on the road around here. Driving like that is really asking for something major. I mean, I will drive 80-85, but it won't be until I am going south on I-85 and you know how far down that is.
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And maybe that's the problem around here. Everyone has too much of a "me-first" mentality that they can't slow their happy butts down to do something resembling the speed limit. This ISN'T Germany, and the roads around here are too crowded for the 80-90 mile an hour speeds that idiot drivers (yes, I said it, and if the shoe fits, wear it) insist on doing.

I personally don't see how anyone could be doing 80-90 during rush hour and not be either weaving in traffic or constantly doing the herky-jerky slow down and speed up drill. If drivers think they're being so blasted safe driving 80-90, then why do they jam on the brakes as soon as they see a cop? Because they know they're not supposed to be doing it in the first place. [:0] If you're so interested in qualifying for the Pocono 400, find yourself a sponsor and get off the public roads.
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Well...remember that the faster you go, the worse that an accident can potentially be, regardless of fault. If you're going 80 and someone pulls an a-hole move and cuts you off and you swerve to avoid being hit, your ability to control your vehicle during that sort of panic declines...big time. That might have not been your fault, but speeding did not help you in getting out of that situation. In fact, it could be worse. I'm not saying I'm an angel, I take advantage of an open road where I can, but I always have positive control of my vehicle and if I don't have a clear way out of peril, I don't take the chance. You might recognize me on the highway...I'm the one who, while cruising at a decent road speed, will leave about 11 car lengths in front of me. Sorry for those that are annoyed, I'm just trying to get home in one piece like everyone else.
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You have got to be kidding me?? Have any of you noticed that you have to go 80 to avoid being run over....I go 80, most of the way, I don't weave, I'm not reckless, but yes...I go 80....So does everybody else, most blow past me...In fact this morning I had to yield to someone flashing his lights at me....Thats the name of the game on 95. I can understand being upset about a reckless driver going 90, but come on....
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Originally posted by mycroftt
MDC, you hit two nails right on the head! Another one of my favorites is when you maintain a safe distance and some jackass views it as an opportunity to gain some imagined type of "advantage" by pulling into the space. That's a great thought about changing lanes if people are passing you on the right.

My wife and I continually joke about the people around here learning to drive by watching NASCAR (even though most of them, like ourselves, are not natives). People who tailgate are "drafting" or "taking the air off my spoiler". We "pull into the pit" to get gas or take an exit from the freeway. Any slowdown is a "caution flag", and if I drift out of my lane "I like to use the whole track". Above all else don't EVER use your turn signal lights because that's just advertising your intentions and Earnhardt will never let you cut in. Try it - it's fun!


mycroftt,

As a nascar fan I have to say that this is the funniest thing that I have read in a while! Thanks for sharing.
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Originally posted by MDC
[br]It's quite annoying when you're trying to maintain a minimally safe one second distance to the car in front of you and the driver behind you is fuming because of how "slow" you're going.

My other theory is that if people are using the right lane to pass you, you should change lanes.


MDC, you hit two nails right on the head! Another one of my favorites is when you maintain a safe distance and some jackass views it as an opportunity to gain some imagined type of "advantage" by pulling into the space. That's a great thought about changing lanes if people are passing you on the right.

My wife and I continually joke about the people around here learning to drive by watching NASCAR (even though most of them, like ourselves, are not natives). People who tailgate are "drafting" or "taking the air off my spoiler". We "pull into the pit" to get gas or take an exit from the freeway. Any slowdown is a "caution flag", and if I drift out of my lane "I like to use the whole track". Above all else don't EVER use your turn signal lights because that's just advertising your intentions and Earnhardt will never let you cut in. Try it - it's fun!
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