Tuesday, February 19, 2008

My Driving observations...

I have only been driving for 4 years now, and even though what you're about to read isn't taught in driving schools but I have noticed that many drivers agree to these "rules" in driving:

Turn signals will give away your next move.
Drivers never use them (they rather surprise you by turning right or left DO NOT UNDER ESTIMATE THEM). Use of them in the round-about and intersections may be illegal.

Under no circumstances should you leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by somebody else putting you in an even more dangerous situation.

Crossing two or more lanes in a single lane-change is considered "going with the flow."

The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you have of getting hit, or caught by surveillance cameras.

Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. (you might not like what MIGHT happen)

Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs.

Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right.

Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as suggestions, and are apparently not enforceable during rush hour.

Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident, or even if someone is just changing a tire. (Oh someone is in trouble lets SLOW DOWN and just WATCH, people behind us will do the same I don't think we'll be blocking the way!!!)

Throwing litter on the roads adds color to the landscape and gives Adopt-a-Highway crews something to clean up.

It is assumed that police cars passing at high speed may be followed in the event you need to make up a few minutes on your way to work, or lunch break.

Heavy snow, ice, fog, and rain are no reasons to change any of the previously listed rules. (These weather conditions are God's way of ensuring a natural selection process for body shops, junkyards, and new vehicle sales).

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