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MrsLarry · Feb 1, 2006, 01:15 PM

what driving habit do you have that would make your driver's ed teacher cringe?

i'm a yellow-light-runner. I see a yellow light, I MUST get through it. bad habit that's bound to bite me in the ass soemday.

turtle777 · Feb 1, 2006, 01:18 PM

Running over small animals. It brings so much joy to my heart.

Dakar · Feb 1, 2006, 01:26 PM

Doing 75 minimum on the interstate to and from work (with exception to bad weather).

NYCFarmboy · Feb 1, 2006, 01:26 PM

driving in the left lane on the interstate for a smoother ride.

I read once that its a bad idea, especially at night as drunk drivers often pull onto the wrong direction ramp and head down the interstate the wrong way in that lane!

as2 · Feb 1, 2006, 01:34 PM

Driving at 125mph if I get the chance.

turtle777 · Feb 1, 2006, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by as2

Driving at 125mph if I get the chance.

Gotta go to Germany and take a ride on the Autobahn for that

production_coordinator · Feb 1, 2006, 01:47 PM

Driving when I'm absolutely loaded on gin... how else am I supposed to get home from the bar?

... I joke... I joke. I'm old when I drive. I don't like talking on the phone, I don't like eating... I don't speed much.

Chuckit · Feb 1, 2006, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Doing 75 minimum on the interstate to and from work (with exception to bad weather).

Yeah, going so slowly should be considered a vice.

Goldfinger · Feb 1, 2006, 01:58 PM

Speeding
Talking on phone (I'm too damn lazy to set up my bluetooth hands free thingy)
Runnig yellow lights like the OP
I do use my turn signals but only when necessary (=when there are other vehicles that need to see them around)
Being pretty agressive around town (but you're supposed to be agressive around town)

probably other things as well.

But I'm a pretty safe driver, I keep my distance and I always have a complete mental picture of the situation in my head, which is somthing a lot of people don't have.

I don't drink and drive just because I don't want to lose my license and pay the excessive fines.

Oh, and I stop for pedestrians most of the time.

boots · Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 PM

Heh. I used to ride the break. I occasionally find myself riding the clutch, but I've mostly broken myself of that habit.

dcmacdaddy · Feb 1, 2006, 02:01 PM

picking my nose. especially on a long trip. All of a sudden I'll look to my left and
someone in a passing car is watching me, two knuckles deep into my nose.

Might explain why I am single!

David Lightman · Feb 1, 2006, 02:01 PM

I do not like to drive. Prefer Amtrak

turtle777 · Feb 1, 2006, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by David Lightman

I do not like to drive. Prefer Amtrak

Ugly, ugly vice !

boots · Feb 1, 2006, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by David Lightman

I do not like to drive. Prefer Amtrak

Not only is that an obnoxious habit, it's downright unAmerican!

Dakar · Feb 1, 2006, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy

picking my nose. especially on a long trip. All of a sudden I'll look to my left and
someone in a passing car is watching me, two knuckles deep into my nose.

Might explain why I am single!

Today, we salute you, Mr. In the Car Nose Picker.

For you, the daily commute isn't simply a drive to the office, it's a hands on exploration deep into your shnoz.
With pinpoint accuracy and sheer determination, you dig for boogers like miners dig for gold.
And why do you do it? Because the windows are up and, you think that we can't see you.

We can.

Dakar · Feb 1, 2006, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Yeah, going so slowly should be considered a vice.

I said minimum.

dcmacdaddy · Feb 1, 2006, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Today, we salute you, Mr. In the Car Nose Picker.

For you, the daily commute isn't simply a drive to the office, it's a hands on exploration deep into your shnoz.
With pinpoint accuracy and sheer determination, you dig for boogers like miners dig for gold.
And why do you do it? Because the windows are up and, you think that we can't see you.

We can.

macroy · Feb 1, 2006, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Today, we salute you, Mr. In the Car Nose Picker.

For you, the daily commute isn't simply a drive to the office, it's a hands on exploration deep into your shnoz.
With pinpoint accuracy and sheer determination, you dig for boogers like miners dig for gold.
And why do you do it? Because the windows are up and, you think that we can't see you.

We can.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Dude - where's the backgroud singers... they usually have the funniest lines...

Dakar · Feb 1, 2006, 02:41 PM

Not on this one. Its just the dude, anyway.

mdc · Feb 1, 2006, 02:44 PM

I drive above the speed limit in the left lane and get annoyed when people go 5 miles above the speed limit and feel it's their rite to be in the "fast" lane since they're going "faster" than the speed limit.

Dakar · Feb 1, 2006, 02:46 PM

Another bad habit I have is I enjoy weaving through traffic.

Basically anything that makes me feel like I'm making progress.

ReggieX · Feb 1, 2006, 02:47 PM

Miami!

Doofy · Feb 1, 2006, 02:49 PM

I appear to have picked up a bad habit relating to driving: Arguing with Ca$h.

BlueSky · 06:45 PM

Pretending the car is standing still while the road and environment are speeding by me.

Voch · Feb 1, 2006, 03:00 PM

Screaming at the other drivers. Fortunately, I do that with my windows closed.

sek929 · Feb 1, 2006, 03:17 PM

Speeding and smoking cigarettes, other than that I am a model driver. I barely use my cellphone because (duh) it makes me drive like crap (and everyone else for that matter). I also always turn left in front of the other side of traffic once the light turns green (only if I am first in line) but I believe that is a perfectly acceptable practice. If the tables are turned and I am first in line going strait I let the car turning left go first.

Running yellow lights in some areas is expected, most busy intersections around here have a decent size pause where both sides have red lights.

sknapp351 · Feb 1, 2006, 03:25 PM

I have to drive in New Jersey. That makes me cringe every day.
SAm

sek929 · Feb 1, 2006, 03:30 PM

I feel for whoever has to drive into (or through) Boston each day....what a godawful mess that is.

- - e r i k - - · Feb 2, 2006, 12:34 AM

I'm a yellow light runner too, and that sometimes translates into red light runner. Oops.

volcano · Feb 2, 2006, 01:01 AM

I live in Austin. Supposedly, we "bleed orange." Theoretically speaking, if this is true, red + yellow = orange, which means we're supposed to run yellow lights, right?

I like to run yellow rights. If I'm in a hurry, I sometimes weave through traffic on the freeway.

One of my biggest pet peeves when driving is using a turn signal. I might weave in and out of lanes - but at least I warn people before I do it! It's dangerous not to use them. Gah!

torsoboy · Feb 2, 2006, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Speeding
Talking on phone (I'm too damn lazy to set up my bluetooth hands free thingy)
Runnig yellow lights like the OP
I do use my turn signals but only when necessary (=when there are other vehicles that need to see them around)
Being pretty agressive around town (but you're supposed to be agressive around town)

probably other things as well.

But I'm a pretty safe driver

you sound pretty safe.

safe drivers like you tend to cause a lot of accidents. go figure. it's always the safe drivers.

My vice... I eat cereal every morning in the car on my way to work. With a bowl and spoon. I have done it every day for about 5 years now. But I'm not claiming I am a 'safe' driver.

d4nth3m4n · Feb 2, 2006, 01:36 AM

i drive, i deliver pizzas, i drink, i drive, i hover over the clutch, i drive, i ride the brake, i drive, i downshift, i still drive.

never hit anything that wasn't stationary (broad side of a barn in a full size van when i was 15...

iLikebeer · 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Doing 75 minimum on the interstate to and from work (with exception to bad weather).

Ouch, that's the speed limits on our Interstates out west. We typically do 85+, I got passed by a cop doing 90 one time. Of course, my main vice is speeding.

Jawbone54 · Feb 2, 2006, 01:50 AM

I don't like to have a car directly in front of me. This is especially bad between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. I'm almost suicidal between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. What I mean is that if I'm driving at a consistent speed over 45 mph, I don't want a car in front of me within 100 feet. I have to pass.

I have a problem with screaming, "No, no, nooooo, noooooooooooo!" and waving my hands in the air in a "WHY?" motion. People that don't take the initiative and thereby delay 30 cars behind them drive me absolutely crazy.

JoshuaZ · Feb 2, 2006, 02:17 AM

Being wired on caffeen. On long trips I tend to drink a lot of Mr. Pib, which causes me to get wired. Even more so since I stopped drinking anything cafinated in my daily life.

Nothing like wide eyes and a strong grip on the wheel.

Azzgunther · Feb 2, 2006, 03:18 AM

I've gotta say the naps are my biggest vice. I loves me some naps. It's safe, too, cuz you just wait till you either hit the ridged side of the interstate or bump another car to know that you need to straighten it out.

Goldfinger · Feb 2, 2006, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by torsoboy

you sound pretty safe.

safe drivers like you tend to cause a lot of accidents. go figure. it's always the safe drivers.

My vice... I eat cereal every morning in the car on my way to work. With a bowl and spoon. I have done it every day for about 5 years now. But I'm not claiming I am a 'safe' driver.

The only thing that's unsafe is using a phone. But you know what, specially for you, I'll set up my hands free again. The reason why it's not set is because I got a new phone. meh.

I've never caused an accident and I probably never will. There are 2 golden rules: keep your distance and anticipate. If you got those covered then nothing will ever happen to you. Unless you're a complete moron.

Cubeoid · Feb 2, 2006, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by sek929

I feel for whoever has to drive into (or through) Boston each day....what a godawful mess that is.

Lucky my dear friend wdlove doesn't drive, but takes the T.

iLikebeer · 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

I've never caused an accident and I probably never will. There are 2 golden rules: keep your distance and anticipate. If you got those covered then nothing will ever happen to you. Unless you're a complete moron.

Unless you're really unlucky. On regular 2 lane roads and highways, there is an area where you are vulnerable to a head on collision no matter what. No matter how fast your reflexes are, if a car coming the other direction loses control and comes into your lane within 100ish meters of you (depending on speed), you're going to get hit.

Tardbus · Feb 2, 2006, 07:58 AM

It's funny that Athens, Kilbey, and Kevin aren't all harping on all the speeders in here and treating them like satan. OH WAIT! I forgot. They only harass me.

strictlyplaid · Feb 2, 2006, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by mdc

I drive above the speed limit in the left lane and get annoyed when people go 5 miles above the speed limit and feel it's their rite to be in the "fast" lane since they're going "faster" than the speed limit.

I am that person. The problem is that the person in the right lane wants to do at or under the speed limit, so it's either we slow down in order to facilitate your lawbreaking, or you just have to wait 30-40 seconds before you gun it back up to 85.

Tardbus · Feb 2, 2006, 08:12 AM

OR, you follow hte rules you were taught in driving school, and get in the ****ing right lane AT ALL TIMES unless you are in the process of passing somebody. The left lane is for passing, not driving.

PERIOD.

jersey · Feb 2, 2006, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by sek929

... I also always turn left in front of the other side of traffic once the light turns green (only if I am first in line) but I believe that is a perfectly acceptable practice. I....

This is sooooooo far from an acceptable practice. It holds up traffic coming from the opposite direction, no matter how fast you think you are getting through the intersection.

I loathe every person that ever does it.

I had a cop do it too me not to long ago. I knew he was going to, so I floored it when the light turned green to try and tag him. I wanted to hear him explain why he was jumping the light, but to no avail, I missed. Admittedly stupid on my part.

When I lived in the midwest I was a calm courteous driver... but new jersey has made me an angry driver. Everyone with their suv's and I own the road attitudes. f'em. My gf wont let me drive because I get too angry and yell.

Just the other day I had someone who was behind me go left of center over a double yellow into the oncoming lane to get around me. 35 in a 25 wasn't fast enough for them. Damn I hate New Jersey.

Tardbus · Feb 2, 2006, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by jersey

When I lived in the midwest I was a calm courteous driver... but new jersey has made me an angry driver. Everyone with their suv's and I own the road attitudes. f'em. My gf wont let me drive because I get too angry and yell.

Just the other day I had someone who was behind me go left of center over a double yellow into the oncoming lane to get around me. 35 in a 25 wasn't fast enough for them. Damn I hate New Jersey.

Suggestions:

1. Get some reggae music in your car. It's hard to be pissed off with it playing.
2. Watch Harold and Kumar, learn that the world tends to unfold as it should
3. Smoke some pot.

wdlove · Feb 2, 2006, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Cubeoid

Lucky my dear friend wdlove doesn't drive, but takes the T.

Yes, I haven't driven in years.

jersey · Feb 2, 2006, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Tardbus

Suggestions:

1. Get some reggae music in your car. It's hard to be pissed off with it playing.
2. Watch Harold and Kumar, learn that the world tends to unfold as it should
3. Smoke some pot.

Sounds like what some occupants of said suv's do around here while in the car.

***edited because of my piss poor english***

Tardbus · Feb 2, 2006, 08:30 AM

Well.. I don't advocate smoking while driving or anything, but the reggae music definitely helps me chill out, slow down, and let the universe tend to unfold as it should, even if that includes some dumb **** in an SUV yapping on her cell phone and cutting me off.

jersey · Feb 2, 2006, 08:34 AM

The kids.... they text while driving. With both hands. This must stop.

MrsLarry · Feb 2, 2006, 08:35 AM

my biggest driving pet peeve is when people at an intersection decide it's their turn to go, when CLEARLY it isn't.

Example...

I'm at a 4-way stop the other day, 3 cars... Me, One car facing me, one car behind him. Car in front of me has right blinker on, so, as he begins to go right, i take my foot of the gas to go straight - THEN - car behind him takes a left - RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! Then proceeds to give me this look like "what are YOU doing?" I promptly blared my horn and flipped him the bird. Seriously, pal, did you really think it was your turn??

Dakar · Feb 2, 2006, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by iLikebeer

Ouch, that's the speed limits on our Interstates out west. We typically do 85+, I got passed by a cop doing 90 one time. Of course, my main vice is speeding.

Yeah, 65 limit in PA.

Sometimes, I wonder if that's not a good thing anyway. Given my penchant for speeding, a low speed limit makes me a more observant speeder. If that pressure was off, I'm afraid my chances of being in an accident would go up, even if only marginally.

Ah, yes, and I got to 100 mph while going to work this morning.

It should probably be noted I'm on the Interstate for all of 5 miles, so hitting triple digits is always awesome.