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05-12-2007, 04:46 PM | #1 |
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Friggin SUCK! I almost got killed about 5 times this afternoon. The worst was when some friggin stupid soccer mom in a minivan ON HER F'ING CELL PHONE tried to merge across 2 lanes and hit me! Thank god for the divider lane so I could swerve out the way. OMG I HATE AMERICANS. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN IN GERMANY! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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05-12-2007, 04:48 PM | #2 |
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meh. it's not everywhere.... in CA especially though, as soon as i cross state lines to go to vegas instantly everyone turns into a phenomenally courteous driver. go figure.
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05-12-2007, 04:55 PM | #3 |
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Well they definately suck down here in South Cacalacky. I don't care if I spelled it wrong...if there is even an actually spelling. I could never live down here permanently.
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05-12-2007, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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I can relate, spent 3 years in Italy (Sicily to be specific), and can appreciate european driving on the major roads. They tend to avoid the left lane except to overtake and flash to pass (signal their intentions, for the US motorist)when coming upon a slower vehicle .
On the side streets and in town, I would rather have American drivers. Italian driving is a case of the bigger or more expensive vehicle wins, or if you look at them you give them the right of way Overall, I appreciate my time spent abroad and learned alot from it,,, like to expect a**holes to cut in front of me, or move into my lane because of distractions. Apparently you did not learn the way of the Europeans well, my young Zedi, fore you should expect the unexpected at every turn. You should know by now that the soccer mom and the uber elite Honda is out to destroy you A rather amusing cartoon that explains alot about Italians: http://www.lifeinitaly.com/flash/ Cheers! |
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05-13-2007, 12:57 AM | #7 |
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I see too many people on the road with their mobile phones glued to their ear. Unless it's an absolute emergency, there should be no reason why anyone should be holding a mobile phone while driving. And if they're really such high profile VIPs who cannot put their crack phones down, then they should at least invest in a handsfree earpiece or something. I try to avoid driving behind/in front of distracted drivers. Last month I actually saw a driver putting on her full compliment of cosmetics!!! Foot-on-steering wheel technique!
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05-13-2007, 07:33 AM | #10 |
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Using a cell phone will driving is generally illegal in europe. there's even places in where the police *confiscate* your phone if they see you use it while driving.
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05-13-2007, 09:09 AM | #11 | |
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And as for expecting the unexpected...I was slightly ahead of her as far as bumpers go, when she tried to side swipe me. I know my car is low, but I'm not F'ING INVISIBLE. Most people at least look to the direction they are turning. I guess not while on the cell phone... 40 EURO fine in Germany! I think we need implement some new laws...these people need to go to jail for a few days and get a few thou taken out of their pocket. Last edited by Dammmittt; 05-13-2007 at 09:12 AM.. Reason: More venting |
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05-13-2007, 01:27 PM | #12 |
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> The WORST driving I have ever seen was in Rome...
I've driven in Rome. They look like lunatics but they're not. They'd be there in their cars, honking, gesturing wildly, but at the same time they give you time and space to get to where you're going. That's probably why you see so few dents, they're posturing. Other places, people just drive you off the road. Belgium springs to mind - now those drivers *ARE* crazy suicidal maniacs. |
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05-13-2007, 02:33 PM | #14 | |
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Anyway, Americans are the worst (excluding 3rd world) |
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05-13-2007, 11:12 PM | #16 |
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Just don't come to my neighbourhood, man. Seriously... You have been warned.
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05-14-2007, 07:08 AM | #17 |
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05-14-2007, 12:02 PM | #18 |
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great topic. i always knew american drivers generally suck, but driving in philladelphia takes it to a whole new level. these people will swerve randomly into your lane, and i mean randomly! on top of that on a daily basis someone will decide to just stop his car in the middle of a 2 lane busy city street causing congestion for blocks! but its part of the culture of this city so noone honks or cares that 1 sellfish driver is causing trafic for 50 other people. by the time i get home from work im ready to punch someone hehe
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05-14-2007, 12:17 PM | #20 |
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I hate drivers with no Common Sense---
Tapping on their brakes everytime they see someone about 10 cars away in front of them brake, Cutting onto the faster lane just to go the same speed as the slower lanes, Tiny little civic, mini, miata, etc. tailgating a fullsize SUV and list goes on....
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05-14-2007, 01:24 PM | #21 | |
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People from NJ... WTF is a jug handle intersection and why can't you pump your own damn gas. People from PA... Yeah, it's REALLY smart to slam on your brakes just before you get onto an interstate highway. Is it soo much easier to get onto the interstate at a stand still when everyone is zooming by at +75mph??? People from NYC/Tri-State area... Lanes are there for a reason. Stay in them. People in the DC area... I don't understand the logic of hard acceleration INTO traffic, then weaving in and out only to come to a stand still 2-3 cars ahead. People in VA area... Just because you have 4WD doesn't mean you have more traction in the snow than I do.
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