Moksha Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 Maybe Sacramento and Salt Lake City are "sister" cities. Don't forget about the other sister Chernobyl. Quote
JohnnyRudick Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Ah, that would explain my driving! So when others are giving me the bird, I can just shrug and say they are simplyy being religiously intolerant. No,They are declaring to you with all their heart:oHay, I am "one"!Bro. Rudick Edited July 2, 2009 by JohnnyRudick Quote
Seanette Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 My husband figures that drivers offering a "one-finger salute" are announcing their IQs. Quote
Wingnut Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 I have driven in Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Salt Lake City, Portland, Seattle, Indianapolis, Louisville, New York City, Boston, and everywhere else in New England, and I have to say that the worst drivers I have encountered are in Cleveland. Bar none. Quote
JohnnyRudick Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 I have driven in Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Salt Lake City, Portland, Seattle, Indianapolis, Louisville, New York City, Boston, and everywhere else in New England, and I have to say that the worst drivers I have encountered are in Cleveland. Bar none.Have you ever driven in Miami?Bro. Rudick Quote
Wingnut Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 No but my best friend lived there for a couple of years, and she said they're pretty bad. Quote
Traveler Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 My husband figures that drivers offering a "one-finger salute" are announcing their IQs. It is more likely a reflection of their parents, upbringing and associations.The Traveler Quote
Seanette Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 Have you ever driven in Miami?Dave Barry comments on "the hallowed Miami tradition, still observed today, under which every motorist drives according to the laws of his or her individual country or planet of origin. " Quote
Churchmouse Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 When we drove through Utah to pick our son up at Ricks, I set my cruise control on the posted speed limit. So, that's why that guy was riding my bumper. I thought his brakes were out. Quote
Dravin Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 When we drove through Utah to pick our son up at Ricks, I set my cruise control on the posted speed limit. So, that's why that guy was riding my bumper. I thought his brakes were out.I'm a cruise control user. It always amuses me to have somebody ride my bumper when there is a perfectly good and clear lane to the left of me, though I don't think its always a desire to pressure me to speed up but people not understanding the concept of a safe following distance. Quote
pam Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 I'm a cruise control user. It always amuses me to have somebody ride my bumper when there is a perfectly good and clear lane to the left of me, though I don't think its always a desire to pressure me to speed up but people not understanding the concept of a safe following distance. Man I've had that happen to me time and time again. Clear lanes but they have to ride my bumper. Like they are trying to force you to move out of THEIR way. Quote
Guest Godless Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 A few years ago I had a stickshift Corolla with a bad clutch. Since the clutch was dying anyway, I'd pop the tranny out of gear and move it towards reverse whenever someone got on my tail. It wouldn't go into reverse because of a safety feature, but the backup lights would still come on. Worked like a charm every time!!! Quote
JohnnyRudick Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 I'm a cruise control user. It always amuses me to have somebody ride my bumper when there is a perfectly good and clear lane to the left of me, though I don't think its always a desire to pressure me to speed up but people not understanding the concept of a safe following distance.I'm waiting for you to signal which lane to pass you in:lol:Bro. Rudick Quote
JohnnyRudick Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 A few years ago I had a stickshift Corolla with a bad clutch. Since the clutch was dying anyway, I'd pop the tranny out of gear and move it towards reverse whenever someone got on my tail. It wouldn't go into reverse because of a safety feature, but the backup lights would still come on. Worked like a charm every time!!!I donno:huh:That would just confuse me:confused:I still would not know which lane you wanted me to pass you on:DBro. Rudick Quote
Guest Godless Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 I donno:huh:That would just confuse me:confused:I still would not know which lane you wanted me to pass you on:DBro. RudickIt wasn't so much about getting them to pass me as it was about getting them off my tail, which it definitely did. Think about it, how would you react if the backup lights on the car in front of you suddenly came on? Quote
JohnnyRudick Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 It wasn't so much about getting them to pass me as it was about getting them off my tail, which it definitely did. Think about it, how would you react if the backup lights on the car in front of you suddenly came on?Bro. Rudick Quote
Dravin Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Man I've had that happen to me time and time again. Clear lanes but they have to ride my bumper. Like they are trying to force you to move out of THEIR way.Even more fun when I'm keeping pace with a huge line of cars or a Semi in front of me. I can't speed up even if I wanted to dingbat! :) Quote
Seanette Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 I deal with tailgaters by tapping the brake pedal to flash the brake lights. I also slow down, both to reduce the impact even a tiny bit if something does go wrong and there's a crash, and to make the point that tailgating me will not "reward" you by forcing me to speed up. Quote
JohnnyRudick Posted July 6, 2009 Report Posted July 6, 2009 I deal with tailgaters by tapping the brake pedal to flash the brake lights. I also slow down, both to reduce the impact even a tiny bit if something does go wrong and there's a crash, and to make the point that tailgating me will not "reward" you by forcing me to speed up.I've got a son that will just start driving a little slower and later on a little slower. . .Bro. Rudick Quote
Wingnut Posted July 6, 2009 Report Posted July 6, 2009 I deal with tailgaters by tapping the brake pedal to flash the brake lights. I also slow down, both to reduce the impact even a tiny bit if something does go wrong and there's a crash, and to make the point that tailgating me will not "reward" you by forcing me to speed up.I've got a son that will just start driving a little slower and later on a little slower. . .That's what I do. I don't bother with the brake lights. I just step off the gas, so they don't realize it right away. It infuriates them.Alternatively, I might slam on the brake for a second, let my car jerk enough to scare them, and then just go again. Quote
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