i disagreeNic wrote:
But computers never crash or fail for any reason... make the switch now!
GPS has no errors and computers never get hacked.
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I know, lets put our trust in the least reliable part of the average car - the electronics and software.
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not at this time, no
i'll tell you why i like to see the traffic cams before i leave in the morning - a live look at what's down the road, and time spent driving, equals a good guesstimate of the hold up your likely to see.
ok, i know that's from my fox news/royal marriage rant earlier, but really - i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
way better than the fucking GPS telling me there was an accident .5 miles ago.
ok, i know that's from my fox news/royal marriage rant earlier, but really - i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
way better than the fucking GPS telling me there was an accident .5 miles ago.
Why not? Making cars even more computerized is a great idea, giving more of our paychecks to mechanics will help stimulate the economy. 2 birds, one stone.HaiBai wrote:
not at this time, no
because all GPS's suck at the momentburnzz wrote:
i'll tell you why i like to see the traffic cams before i leave in the morning - a live look at what's down the road, and time spent driving, equals a good guesstimate of the hold up your likely to see.
ok, i know that's from my fox news/royal marriage rant earlier, but really - i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
way better than the fucking GPS telling me there was an accident .5 miles ago.
i think making cars more computerized is a great idea.Nic wrote:
Why not? Making cars even more computerized is a great idea, giving more of our paychecks to mechanics will help stimulate the economy. 2 birds, one stone.HaiBai wrote:
not at this time, no
what does a mechanic have to do with this?
turn on the traffic layer on the google maps appburnzz wrote:
i'll tell you why i like to see the traffic cams before i leave in the morning - a live look at what's down the road, and time spent driving, equals a good guesstimate of the hold up your likely to see.
ok, i know that's from my fox news/royal marriage rant earlier, but really - i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
way better than the fucking GPS telling me there was an accident .5 miles ago.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
Thats not my experience, unless I've fucked up getting into traffic.burnzz wrote:
i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
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tl;dr version:unnamednewbie13 wrote:
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People that dont pull up at lights are obnoxious. All youre doing is creating traffic.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
If there's like a billion cars behind you, sure, pull up. Any rear-ender will have to go through them before they get to you. Leaving space is mostly for if you're the last guy in line. It's not a hardwired rule. There's obviously analog variations to it, so you can give yourself space when you need it without being a hard-headed douche about it. Obviously, for short city roads, you won't be able to pull it off as often.Jay wrote:
People that dont pull up at lights are obnoxious. All youre doing is creating traffic.
if theres a chance ill get rear ended i just flash my brakes or four waysunnamednewbie13 wrote:
If there's like a billion cars behind you, sure, pull up. Any rear ender will have to go through them before they get to you. Leaving space is mostly for if you're the last guy in line.Jay wrote:
People that dont pull up at lights are obnoxious. All youre doing is creating traffic.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
what the FUCK are you worried about?Dilbert_X wrote:
Thats not my experience, unless I've fucked up getting into traffic.burnzz wrote:
i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
Dilbert_X wrote:
You can do that, but the guy about to hit you still has to see them. If he's about to hit you anyway, it's probably not going to help much. Avoiding whiplash > getting someone else to pay to fix your car.Jay wrote:
if theres a chance ill get rear ended i just flash my brakes or four waysunnamednewbie13 wrote:
If there's like a billion cars behind you, sure, pull up. Any rear ender will have to go through them before they get to you. Leaving space is mostly for if you're the last guy in line.Jay wrote:
People that dont pull up at lights are obnoxious. All youre doing is creating traffic.
RDD = Radar Detector Detector.13rin wrote:
Radar Detection Devices?Roger Lesboules wrote:
I see i am not the only one making my own speed limit whenever i can? This thing is pure awesome...unless the authorities around you have RDD
Yea. In some States fuzzbusters are illegal. But not in my neck of the woods. I'm currently investigating the best option for mah' bike. Trying to see if there is a cop behind you via mirrors is impossible. A head check is too obvious.
The polive have the Radar, you have the Radar Detector...Thus...RD, but sometimes they have a RDD, So they can detect your detector...this can go on forever...RDDDDD etc etc. In my little corner of the world they dont have RDD so my RD is fine! But if im caught with it...its a 600$ fine plus they take away my Detector...but well, it have paid itself by now!
Or.. you know... you could just go the speed limit... pays for itself in that it's free...Roger Lesboules wrote:
RDD = Radar Detector Detector.
The polive have the Radar, you have the Radar Detector...Thus...RD, but sometimes they have a RDD, So they can detect your detector...this can go on forever...RDDDDD etc etc. In my little corner of the world they dont have RDD so my RD is fine! But if im caught with it...its a 600$ fine plus they take away my Detector...but well, it have paid itself by now!
No, I'm crazy. There's no way you could drive that way. That would require moving one's foot from the gas pedal to the brake, which is simply absurd when you're trying to get somewhere.
This has been the case a few times, but it's mainly because of the aggressiveness of drivers around me, or drivers not respecting the right-of-way and forcing me to hit the gas before they ram into me.burnzz wrote:
i've saved my ass more often by stepping on the gas pedal than the brake pedal, and i know that from experience one has to be ready for an 'out' in traffic, than be ready to lock up the brakes.
police can always turn off their radarRoger Lesboules wrote:
RDD = Radar Detector Detector.13rin wrote:
Radar Detection Devices?Roger Lesboules wrote:
I see i am not the only one making my own speed limit whenever i can? This thing is pure awesome...unless the authorities around you have RDD
Yea. In some States fuzzbusters are illegal. But not in my neck of the woods. I'm currently investigating the best option for mah' bike. Trying to see if there is a cop behind you via mirrors is impossible. A head check is too obvious.
The polive have the Radar, you have the Radar Detector...Thus...RD, but sometimes they have a RDD, So they can detect your detector...this can go on forever...RDDDDD etc etc. In my little corner of the world they dont have RDD so my RD is fine! But if im caught with it...its a 600$ fine plus they take away my Detector...but well, it have paid itself by now!
g@lt is a self-absorbed talking animal, man. he doesn't care about nobody's safety, only his own well-being. don't bother.Shocking wrote:
I don't know what the situation on the road is like in the US but over here the 55 mph limit was enforced for safety more than anything else. Actually, most deadly accidents happen on 55mph roads, so I wouldn't advocate upping the speed limits.
if you open your mind too much your brain will fall out.
Shahter wrote:
g@lt is a self-absorbed talking animal, man. he doesn't care about nobody's safety, only his own well-being. don't bother.Shocking wrote:
I don't know what the situation on the road is like in the US but over here the 55 mph limit was enforced for safety more than anything else. Actually, most deadly accidents happen on 55mph roads, so I wouldn't advocate upping the speed limits.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
this guy is awesome. I've tried this a few times and idk, it kinda seems to maybe help
It helps oodles, not only by allowing you to quickly make turns without jamming up traffic, and giving you wiggle room in case of an emergency, but also gives other drivers room to snug in and reach a quick exit without having to force their way in.Hurricane2k9 wrote:
this guy is awesome. I've tried this a few times and idk, it kinda seems to maybe help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGFqfTCL … r_embedded
There's a reason driver manuals say to keep 2 car lengths apart.
I always keep space in front of me. I also have some weird natural talent for maintaining the gap perfectly. The only time I don't keep a gap is when I'm at a busy exit and there's a bunch of assholes trying to skip the line.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
Reminds me of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoETMCosULQ skip to 1:50 to see results
It definitely needs to be increased, but exactly how high?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoETMCosULQ skip to 1:50 to see results
It definitely needs to be increased, but exactly how high?