Era Might Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 My preferred excuse of choice... "Yes, I was speeding, but it was to save a dear friend, who wanted nothing more in life than to love, to be loved, and to be a banker."
dUSt Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 The invention of the car was the worst thing to ever happen to the world. Think of how awesome railroads would be right now if it wasn't for stupid cars. Cities would be bigger, and the country would still be beautiful country.
homeschoolmom Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 [quote name='Era Might' post='1021307' date='Jul 10 2006, 03:15 PM'] My preferred excuse of choice... "Yes, I was speeding, but it was to save a dear friend, who wanted nothing more in life than to love, to be loved, and to be a banker." [/quote] I knew there'd be a Seinfeld quote in this thread somewhere... but I assumed it would come after the "other drivers" comment. Your whole business is other drivers! BTW, I have no excuse of choice. My record is pretty clean...
ReinnieR Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1021335' date='Jul 10 2006, 03:54 PM'] I knew there'd be a Seinfeld quote in this thread somewhere... but I assumed it would come after the "other drivers" comment. Your whole business is other drivers! BTW, I have no excuse of choice. My record is pretty clean... [/quote] hehe mine isn't 3 speeding tickets within the past 2 weeks 2 of them withing a week
track2004 Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 [quote name='KnightofChrist' post='1020873' date='Jul 10 2006, 04:51 AM'] Thing is [color="#FF0000"]you do not have the "right" to drive at all[/color] it is a privilege. Funny isnt? We pay for the car we drive its taxes the gas that goes in that car and the gas taxes, and we pay for the road in taxes, and we pay for the police pay checks in taxes and the Judges. [/quote] I'm cool with the government not letting people drive no matter how much they pay in taxes becuase I don't like the blind, the drunk, epiletics, and people who don't know road signs to be on the road with me. My elderly neighbor still drives her car and I don't go out when she does because I'm scared to. She doesn't have the sight or reaction time to drive safely. I have a 110% rule for the speed limit so in a 70 mph zone I go between 75 and 80, but in a 30 mph zone I stay below 35. I like it.
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I set the cruise on the speed limit and do not have a problem with it. I have never driven long distance on highways though. I also feel kinda stupid going 25. It feels like a crawling pace and I have this paranoid feeling that everyone on the road around me hates my guts.
qfnol31 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Posted July 11, 2006 I do the same thing. Perhaps those of you who like to speed lack a certain non-virtue, say patience? :
Colleen Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 [quote name='qfnol31' post='1021532' date='Jul 11 2006, 12:45 AM']Perhaps those of you who like to speed lack a certain non-virtue, say patience? : [/quote] I know I lack it.
Franimus Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Basically, I just do my best to not wreck and to not get caught... although in certain areas (around where i work) i prolly have impunity due to working at Sheetz, where we give all the cops free drinks and half off their food (they love to arrest people and pull them over in our parking lot now.. lol) Typically, though, I try to go no more than 5 above, but I always take road conditions in mind... I've had 2 accidents and wrecked 3 cars, so I have an idea of what a car CAN'T take lol...
scardella Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Part of the problem is that speed limits have become big moneymakers for law enforcement, local governments and insurance agencies. The ticket revenue either goes into the general fund or into law enforcement budgets. When the insurance company is notified that you get a moving violation, they "have the right" to increase your premium, because you're more of a risk. Furthermore, there are many states that REQUIRE auto insurance if you are to be on the road. Do you see any conflicts of interest here? I do. Additionally, with our litigous society, nobody wants to be responsible for anything. People are too afraid that they'll be sued. There's no such concept of personal responsibility anymore. It's the law's fault that you ran off the road on a curvy section in the rain; there was no sign! It's the manufacturer's fault that you rolled over in your SUV! The cell phone that I was jabbering on distracted me. [quote name='qfnol']Perhaps those of you who like to speed lack a certain non-virtue, say patience?[/quote] There are also those who drive fast simply because it is more fun and/or challenging.
avemaria40 Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 [quote name='scardella' post='1021735' date='Jul 11 2006, 12:54 PM'] There are also those who drive fast simply because it is more fun and/or challenging. [/quote] I can't wait till I can drive fast. Right now, it's kind of scary, lol. Then again, I'm learning stick shift. Sry for hijacking. Please return to your scheduled program
scardella Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 [quote name='avemaria40' post='1021741' date='Jul 11 2006, 11:57 AM'] I can't wait till I can drive fast. Right now, it's kind of scary, lol. [b]Then again, I'm learning stick shift.[/b] [/quote] You're awesome. I haven't yet had the chance...
avemaria40 Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 it's fun, but you have to be careful you don't stall on a hill, otherwise you start going backwards and then it's scary, lol
scardella Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 We don't have hills. The closest thing we've got is an overpass.
avemaria40 Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 We have alot of hills, so i guess it's more of a problem for me. OK, back on topic, lol
Sojourner Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 I drive a manual, have for years. Love it. And I love driving fast ... not because of the patience factor -- just for the fun of it. I do try to be cautious though. You won't catch me driving fast on snowy roads.
homeschoolmom Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Dad lets me drive slow on the driveway. I'm an excellent driver.
Sojourner Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1021811' date='Jul 11 2006, 03:20 PM'] Dad lets me drive slow on the driveway. I'm an excellent driver. [/quote]
scardella Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 [quote name='Sojourner' post='1021807' date='Jul 11 2006, 01:17 PM'] And I love driving fast ... not because of the patience factor -- just for the fun of it. I do try to be cautious though. You won't catch me driving fast on snowy roads. [/quote] Ditto on that one... I once took a particularly tight curve (w/ broken pavement) at maybe 15-20 miles/hr (speed limit 35) when there was a big puddle across the surface... I spun about 1 1/2 times. I think I might have suddenly let up on the gas, perhaps. It was a freak thing, I think, but nobody was hurt and there wasn't any damage or collisions. It sure was fun, though! I try to remind myself that I only have about half the traction I normally do when it's wet...
Sojourner Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 [quote name='scardella' post='1021830' date='Jul 11 2006, 03:30 PM'] Ditto on that one... I once took a particularly tight curve (w/ broken pavement) at maybe 15-20 miles/hr (speed limit 35) when there was a big puddle across the surface... I spun about 1 1/2 times. I think I might have suddenly let up on the gas, perhaps. It was a freak thing, I think, but nobody was hurt and there wasn't any damage or collisions. It sure was fun, though! I try to remind myself that I only have about half the traction I normally do when it's wet... [/quote] I hit an icy patch once on an interstate ramp on a very snowy Christmas Eve. If there hadn't been snow packed on both sides of the ramp I would've hit the guard rail ... and I wasn't going more than 10 mph. Driving in snow and other less-than-ideal conditions can be fun ... but it's still nerve-wracking from time to time.
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