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Post by tractor on Jun 20, 2024 21:45:59 GMT -5
My apologies to any NY residents, but you folks drive like complete idiots. That's all 😘
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Post by busymom on Jun 20, 2024 21:53:41 GMT -5
I've never driven in New York. My least favorite state to drive in is Georgia. (Apologies to our friends here who live in Georgia.) I've never dealt with so many folks who consider their turn signal to be optional equipment. And, let's not even talk about not even trying to drive close to the speed limit. Now Wisconsin wins my personal award for the most aggressive truckers. And, their state is where you're most likely to have to avoid hitting a deer. Just my personal experience.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 20, 2024 23:19:14 GMT -5
My apologies to any NY residents, but you folks drive like complete idiots. That's all 😘 ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/rofl.gif) When I lived in Newark, NJ, my office was in Parsippany, NJ. But sometimes I was needed in Manhattan. Sometimes I took a PATH train which dropped me off under the WTC and then took the C subway to 53rd and Third Ave. Other times I drove in if I had errands to do after work. Traffic was always heavy but expected. Fortunately my employer paid for my parking in city garages where the NYC parking garage tax was 28%.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Jun 21, 2024 0:28:34 GMT -5
I've never driven in New York. My least favorite state to drive in is Georgia. (Apologies to our friends here who live in Georgia.) I've never dealt with so many folks who consider their turn signal to be optional equipment. And, let's not even talk about not even trying to drive close to the speed limit. Now Wisconsin wins my personal award for the most aggressive truckers. And, their state is where you're most likely to have to avoid hitting a deer. Just my personal experience. Yeah, I am fairly sure that, at least in Atlanta, the speed limit is just a suggestion.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jun 21, 2024 9:37:58 GMT -5
That's true on Highway 20, right by my house in Iowa. Turn signals are also optional.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jun 21, 2024 17:53:57 GMT -5
My apologies to any NY residents, but you folks drive like complete idiots. That's all 😘 I got my license in New York, but it gets worse. I moved to Florida, where all the nation's idiot drivers wind up, it seems. ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/think.gif) I do not include myself as an idiot, but I do see a lot of it. Tailgating, honking/middle finger/shouted threats combinations, shootings (you can now own a gun here with pretty much no classes and no restrictions), left turns well after a red light, people who refuse to turn right on a green light (or move at all, thanks to their important phone conversations). And don't get me started on cars vs trains. Everyone blames the trains and how unsafe the new Brightline trains are. No, y'all are Darwining this situation. Don't drive around the crossing gate in the down position. Don't drive over the tracks when the lights are flashing. Slow down and look both ways at a railroad crossing.
There are only so many lights, signs, signals and fences that can be installed before the whole idea of "don't mess with trains" is dumbed down to toddler level.
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Post by swamp on Jun 21, 2024 22:02:57 GMT -5
My apologies to any NY residents, but you folks drive like complete idiots. That's all 😘 Because we are complete idiots, duh.
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Post by tractor on Jun 22, 2024 5:52:47 GMT -5
I just finished a three day drive from the Midwest to Maine. It always amazes me how differently people drive, depending upon where they are from. I know offensive driving can occur in any state, but the level of aggression seems directly proportionate to the amount of traffic. I'm sure some just have a hard time adjusting their driving tactics based on traffic volume.
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Post by zibazinski on Jun 22, 2024 6:26:24 GMT -5
My apologies to any NY residents, but you folks drive like complete idiots. That's all 😘 I got my license in New York, but it gets worse. I moved to Florida, where all the nation's idiot drivers wind up, it seems. ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/think.gif) I do not include myself as an idiot, but I do see a lot of it. Tailgating, honking/middle finger/shouted threats combinations, shootings (you can now own a gun here with pretty much no classes and no restrictions), left turns well after a red light, people who refuse to turn right on a green light (or move at all, thanks to their important phone conversations). And don't get me started on cars vs trains. Everyone blames the trains and how unsafe the new Brightline trains are. No, y'all are Darwining this situation. Don't drive around the crossing gate in the down position. Don't drive over the tracks when the lights are flashing. Slow down and look both ways at a railroad crossing.
There are only so many lights, signs, signals and fences that can be installed before the whole idea of "don't mess with trains" is dumbed down to toddler level.
You are correct. I had a nice car-totaled by a texting driver. Now I drive a SUV that I don’t have any feelings about and when I do drive, I remind the vehicle, “ it’s them or you, baby!”
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jun 22, 2024 8:45:04 GMT -5
I got my license in New York, but it gets worse. I moved to Florida, where all the nation's idiot drivers wind up, it seems. ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/think.gif) I do not include myself as an idiot, but I do see a lot of it. Tailgating, honking/middle finger/shouted threats combinations, shootings (you can now own a gun here with pretty much no classes and no restrictions), left turns well after a red light, people who refuse to turn right on a green light (or move at all, thanks to their important phone conversations). And don't get me started on cars vs trains. Everyone blames the trains and how unsafe the new Brightline trains are. No, y'all are Darwining this situation. Don't drive around the crossing gate in the down position. Don't drive over the tracks when the lights are flashing. Slow down and look both ways at a railroad crossing.
There are only so many lights, signs, signals and fences that can be installed before the whole idea of "don't mess with trains" is dumbed down to toddler level.
You are correct. I had a nice car-totaled by a texting driver. Now I drive a SUV that I don’t have any feelings about and when I do drive, I remind the vehicle, “ it’s them or you, baby!” Awe, I am sorry to hear this, Zib. I hope you are OK and got compensated for the accident, and that YOU are OK.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 22, 2024 14:16:32 GMT -5
I just finished a three day drive from the Midwest to Maine. It always amazes me how differently people drive, depending upon where they are from. I know offensive driving can occur in any state, but the level of aggression seems directly proportionate to the amount of traffic. I'm sure some just have a hard time adjusting their driving tactics based on traffic volume. As of late in the Memphis area, we have had quite a few road rage incidents where drivers, their passengers and vehicles are being shot at by other drivers. One doesn't dare piss off other drivers here. Sad state of affairs.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jun 22, 2024 17:05:59 GMT -5
Or here in rural Iowa.
I think it was 2 summers ago, I was driving to get a Covid vaccine. Somehow I ended up between two cars in the middle of a road rage incident.
When the guy in the car behind me pulled out a gun, I just hoped the light would turn green fast so I could turn on a different street.
It was scary.
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Post by thyme4change on Jun 27, 2024 11:25:19 GMT -5
I have heard just about every state being accused of having the worst drivers. Where is this magical place where all the above average drivers live?
This country needs way more mass transit.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jun 27, 2024 12:33:01 GMT -5
I have heard just about every state being accused of having the worst drivers. Where is this magical place where all the above average drivers live? This country needs way more mass transit. Lake Wobegon
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Post by tractor on Jun 28, 2024 17:09:37 GMT -5
I have heard just about every state being accused of having the worst drivers. Where is this magical place where all the above average drivers live? This country needs way more mass transit. Michigan, we are the best (although I really have to admit the Minnesotans are the best friendly waivers)
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Post by Opti on Jun 28, 2024 17:55:39 GMT -5
I have heard just about every state being accused of having the worst drivers. Where is this magical place where all the above average drivers live? This country needs way more mass transit. Michigan, we are the best (although I really have to admit the Minnesotans are the best friendly waivers) Which piece of MIchigan? near Lake Michigan, the UP?
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Post by Opti on Jun 28, 2024 17:56:34 GMT -5
I have heard just about every state being accused of having the worst drivers. Where is this magical place where all the above average drivers live? This country needs way more mass transit. Lake Wobegon Yay! My personal Lake Wobegon bubble has made me officially a better than average driver. ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/smile.gif) x 3
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Post by tractor on Jun 30, 2024 7:52:27 GMT -5
Michigan, we are the best (although I really have to admit the Minnesotans are the best friendly waivers) Which piece of MIchigan? near Lake Michigan, the UP? Anywhere but SE Michigan where there are more cars. Us "rural" folks don't have much traffic so we are less stressed. I've observed rural Mainers all week, and they seem pretty chill as well.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 3, 2024 8:26:10 GMT -5
I have heard just about every state being accused of having the worst drivers. Where is this magical place where all the above average drivers live? This country needs way more mass transit. Lake Wobegon {{enter penguin joke here}}
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Post by Opti on Jul 7, 2024 16:39:02 GMT -5
Which piece of MIchigan? near Lake Michigan, the UP? Anywhere but SE Michigan where there are more cars. Us "rural" folks don't have much traffic so we are less stressed. I've observed rural Mainers all week, and they seem pretty chill as well. I've heard the coast of MI by Lake Michigan is nice.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jul 7, 2024 20:12:59 GMT -5
It's true they don't know how to drive in Florida. We nearly got hit by the same black Suburban twice on the way from the airport to our hotel. Pretty sure they had no business driving something that big. And don't get me started on the parking lot that is I-4.
All the insurance fraud has people trying to cause wrecks and make a buck. No wonder insurers are leaving Florida. My niece has her learners permit and says that jerks target teen drivers.
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Post by Opti on Jul 8, 2024 7:35:05 GMT -5
There are idiots who like to weave in and out of traffic just for sport. They are my least favorite type of driver in NJ.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 8, 2024 12:50:47 GMT -5
You are correct. I had a nice car-totaled by a texting driver. Now I drive a SUV that I don’t have any feelings about and when I do drive, I remind the vehicle, “ it’s them or you, baby!” Awe, I am sorry to hear this, Zib. I hope you are OK and got compensated for the accident, and that YOU are OK. I am, thank you, but it reminded me to not attach myself to material things.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 8, 2024 12:52:17 GMT -5
It's true they don't know how to drive in Florida. We nearly got hit by the same black Suburban twice on the way from the airport to our hotel. Pretty sure they had no business driving something that big. And don't get me started on the parking lot that is I-4. All the insurance fraud has people trying to cause wrecks and make a buck. No wonder insurers are leaving Florida. My niece has her learners permit and says that jerks target teen drivers. There was a scam here about drivers backing up into your car then saying you rear ended them. Cameras in the car and on the streets stopped that.
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Post by Opti on Jul 11, 2024 0:12:29 GMT -5
I got my license in New York, but it gets worse. I moved to Florida, where all the nation's idiot drivers wind up, it seems. ![](https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/think.gif) I do not include myself as an idiot, but I do see a lot of it. Tailgating, honking/middle finger/shouted threats combinations, shootings (you can now own a gun here with pretty much no classes and no restrictions), left turns well after a red light, people who refuse to turn right on a green light (or move at all, thanks to their important phone conversations). And don't get me started on cars vs trains. Everyone blames the trains and how unsafe the new Brightline trains are. No, y'all are Darwining this situation. Don't drive around the crossing gate in the down position. Don't drive over the tracks when the lights are flashing. Slow down and look both ways at a railroad crossing.
There are only so many lights, signs, signals and fences that can be installed before the whole idea of "don't mess with trains" is dumbed down to toddler level.
You are correct. I had a nice car-totaled by a texting driver. Now I drive a SUV that I don’t have any feelings about and when I do drive, I remind the vehicle, “ it’s them or you, baby!” I missed this earlier.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 12, 2024 22:01:24 GMT -5
[mention]archiethedragon [/mention] - can you describe what you posted, I only see a broken link ☹️
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