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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I've lived in several different states in this country and don't notice any difference in the way drivers drive here and any place else.
As far a "blowing though" stop signs, I really don't see people doing that either. I do see some people come to a complete stop and seemingly count to five or something when it is perfectly safe to proceed. I also see some people slow down enough to see that it is perfectly safe to proceed and then do so.
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I agree with the Doctor, I haven't noticed it any different or a big problem. The exception would be 'turning right on red'. It seems if your oncoming car is not within 50' of the intersection they will turn right in front of you even if you're going 50 mph. On 466 and 466A people really should consider the speed of the approaching vehicle combined with the distance before pulling into your path. I know many years ago when I drove a motorcycle, I had to learn to be a defensive driver for these type events or it would adios.
My biggest gripe is not using turn signals and driving in the left lane on 466 and 466A at a slow speed. Everyday I'm going either east or west on 466A and cars will clog up the left lane, I guess in anticipation of some turn they need to make in 3 or 4 miles. How inconvenient it must be to have to drive in the right lane and let faster cars go by.
Turn signals should be for warning drivers of your intentions in advance and not to already state the obvious. If you're in the turn lane, then putting on your turn signal after you've entered the lane is rather useless. If you had put on your turn signal 50 yards before changing lanes to enter the turning lane, then you would be providing some notice and would be labeled a considerate driver.