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golfing eagles 12-04-2023 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2279549)
Here in UK, the "Save the Planet" experts/cabal, have lowered the speed limit for cars from 30mph to 20mph in most towns and villages.
Good job golf carts are not allowed on roads.
Fancy being overtaken in a Ferrari by one of them speeding past at 25mph!

Seriously???? I can't believe that even the Grand Poobah of climate change village idiots could explain how lowering the speed limit from 30 to 20 "saves the planet"

Two Bills 12-04-2023 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2279612)
Seriously???? I can't believe that even the Grand Poobah of climate change village idiots could explain how lowering the speed limit from 30 to 20 "saves the planet"

It doesn't. But the speeding fines are plentiful, and very welcome from the enforcers!

bsloan1960 12-04-2023 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2279177)
The left lane is for passing on an interstate or major freeway. In a city, town, or community, it is not. A driver in the left lane may be making the next left turn, or the next. If you haven't noticed, there is a left turn at EVERY INTERSECTION.

Just because YOU are passing through does not mean ALL DRIVERS ARE. Those who honk horns in our community, pretending the left lane is for passing, ARE ANNOYING. If you are running late, it is your fault. Do not expect drivers to clear the road so YOU can pass freely. Instead, recognize, at any time, a driver in the left lane needs to make a left exit. Pretending they are driving in front of you just to annoy you will give you road rage.

No. Left Lane Campers habitually drive in the left lane and do so for miles on end. A great example is 301. Yes there are left turns, but these self absorbed people go for miles without turning, while lines of frustrated drivers form a long parade behind them.

bsloan1960 12-04-2023 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jameson (Post 2279181)
If I'm already going about 40-42 mph down Morse or Buena Vista, keeping pace with most left lane traffic, passing cars that are going 30-35 (within the limit) but then guy behind me wants to go 50 or 60, they can go around.

No. It isn't All About You. If someone is behind you pull into the right lane. It isn't about judging other drivers and finding them guilty. You are judging each driver based on your sense of Right and Wrong. That isn't a component of driving; it is simple- someone is behind you so Pull Over. All this judgement is the reason for most of the road rage incidents.

bsloan1960 12-04-2023 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2279322)
You certainly ASSume a lot in your post... Nowhere in their post did they state (nor imply) they did anything "unsafe"...

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That person said they do whatever they want without concern for other drivers. It is implied that they don't follow laws as they drive. Driving safely is a combination of courtesy and following laws. That person bragged that they don't care how their driving affects any other drivers. I think that is a clear admission of violating laws.

bsloan1960 12-04-2023 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mike234 (Post 2279471)
I agree with #14
I agree with this guy...why I am in a hurry is quite frankly my business, not yours. I wish people would stop telling me how to go around a rotary, and how to drive period. I was taught to MYOB and thats what I do....I wish you would do also, but that is not going to happen.....

We tell you how to go around a rotary so you don't plow into our cars when you make a last minute decision.

JMintzer 12-04-2023 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2279621)
That person said they do whatever they want without concern for other drivers. It is implied that they don't follow laws as they drive. Driving safely is a combination of courtesy and following laws. That person bragged that they don't care how their driving affects any other drivers. I think that is a clear admission of violating laws.

As already explained, that would be your inference...

JMintzer 12-04-2023 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2279623)
We tell you how to go around a rotary so you don't plow into our cars when you make a last minute decision.

What about the "We" who continue to give incorrect information about driving thru roundabouts? Should we listen to them?

Randall55 12-04-2023 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2279616)
No. Left Lane Campers habitually drive in the left lane and do so for miles on end. A great example is 301. Yes there are left turns, but these self absorbed people go for miles without turning, while lines of frustrated drivers form a long parade behind them.

I travel 301 daily and I see the opposite. A few drivers accelerating to pass as many cars as possible, and weaving in and out of lanes. Aggressive driving will not get the result you desire. Most cars will slow down fearful of being struck.

When 301 is congested, a driver should not expect the road to magically open for him. The left lane is not a "drive as fast as I want" lane. There are posted speed limits. Drivers who ignore the limit are dangerous.

fdpaq0580 12-05-2023 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2279593)
Then why are the posted speeds 20?

And why did you ignore the "15 mph" part?

Why do you ignore the 19 mph part? Trying to spin the darkest picture! That's why.

JMintzer 12-05-2023 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2279838)
Why do you ignore the 19 mph part? Trying to spin the darkest picture! That's why.

I purposely posted a range. YOU are the in zeroing in on the tippy top of that range....

And thanks for the mind reading, Carnack...

fdpaq0580 12-05-2023 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2279611)
From what's been posted, I suspect that is a club with a membership of one.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Actually, most people are in that club. Aka the "get out of my way you miserable slowpoke" club. Aka the "I'm right, everyone else is wrong" club. Aka the "laws are for other people" club. Aka the "I'm special. How dare you troglodites not bow to my superiority" club. Aka -----

fdpaq0580 12-05-2023 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2279848)
I purposely posted a range. YOU are the in zeroing in on the tippy top of that range....

And thanks for the mind reading, Carnack...

You are most welcome.

VApeople 12-05-2023 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2279611)
From what's been posted, I suspect that is a club with a membership of one.

Yes, one member is very sufficient, as long as that one is me.

When I was a young kid, I used to say, "I like myself and I love myself". I guess I haven't changed much.

fdpaq0580 12-05-2023 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2279938)
Yes, one member is very sufficient, as long as that one is me.

When I was a young kid, I used to say, "I like myself and I love myself". I guess I haven't changed much.

Hey! You go, guy, or girl, or, um, whatever!


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