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GoRedSox! 12-03-2023 10:12 AM

“Anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac”

~ George Carlin

broiler 12-03-2023 10:58 AM

Simply get out of their way...
 
If someone chooses to speed, that is their choice. I'm too busy with my daily cares to worry about how fast another cart goes. If they come up quickly behind me, I pull over to the side and allow them to pass. Courtesy often gets me a friendly wave. Everyone is happy and we can all go on with our days. Peace and love....easy peazy.

Professor 12-03-2023 11:17 AM

Just leave earlier and then you won't need to rush...seems simple enough. I still work full-time so I don't have all day either...but I plan for appointments and allow enough time to get there.

VApeople 12-03-2023 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2279202)
It is foolish to believe that Buena Vista and Morse were built as four lane roads because older drivers need a mile of roadway to prepare for a left turn.

I am an old codger. When I need to turn left on Morse or BV, I get in the left lane about a mile before the upcoming roundabout.

Of course, as I pull into the left lane I accelerate so that am driving at the absolute utmost allowable speed permitted by law.

DonH57 12-03-2023 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWarriors (Post 2279187)
It is won’t be long until the Police are forced to patrol the MMPs. Too much variation in speeds resulting in too many accidents/close calls. It is plain to see just based on the comments on this thread. It is not the issue of someone going 21 mph and another doing 17. Way too many people exceeding 25 mph routinely and upset when slowed down. I’ve clocked carts doing 30 mph on some straightaways, the situation has become the Wild West and begs for law enforcement. And please don’t say it can’t be done, anything is possible.

Since they are private property I believe that cooperation between law enforcement and the districts has to be worked out. In my opinion local law enforcement don't have the resources to enforce the streets as it is.

Ecuadog 12-03-2023 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GoRedSox! (Post 2279244)
“Anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac”

~ George Carlin

Bingo.

fdpaq0580 12-03-2023 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2279200)

Maybe what is needed is a little less selfishness and a little more understanding. TV is a melting pot. Things take some time to blend together.

Maybe what is needed is more Respect for the law.
Maybe what is needed is more self-respect (honesty). One knows when they are cheating (speeding is one aspect of cheating, dishonesty).

fdpaq0580 12-03-2023 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRedSox! (Post 2279244)
“Anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac”

~ George Carlin

I miss George. He was one of the best observers of human beings, ever.

JMintzer 12-03-2023 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindysum90 (Post 2279152)
I agree with you on the lack of courtesy and ability amongst TV drivers. But if I’m going the speed limit, I’m not pulling over to let someone pass.

Would it kill you to ease off the "go pedal" for the 10 seconds it would take for them to pass you? You don't have to "pull over" and they can safely pass...

I've had people ahead of me (who are dawdling along, at 15-19 mph) do it, countless times. I wave and say "Thanks!" as I pass...

JMintzer 12-03-2023 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by huge-pigeons (Post 2279149)
The drivers of the villages are terrible drivers as a whole. 1/2 of them don’t know how to use the roundabouts, people that don’t go the speed limit are always in the left lane, and these same drivers are not courteous.
These slow people should not be driving in the left lane just like if you are on the freeways. Move over, but this doesn’t happen. So now you have 2 slow people blocking access with nobody in front of them. Same goes for the golf carts, if you can’t go as fast as someone behind you, why don’t you let them pass.
Just because you don’t have anywhere to go or anything to do that requires a timeline, don’t make it difficult for people that do.

But your driving is perfect?

It's always "the other guy"... ;)

JMintzer 12-03-2023 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by defrey12 (Post 2279158)
THAT IS THE MOST SELFISH SENTENCE I HAVE EVER READ. You should be reported to the DMV as an unsafe driver and have your license suspended! People who don’t think the rules apply to them are DANGEROUS! I was a professional driver for 35 years, so I KNOW what’s what. I hope I NEVER encounter you!

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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JMintzer 12-03-2023 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2279206)
Ridiculous for you to believe an older person needs a mile of roadway to prepare for a left exit. Tell that to the 80 and 90-year-olds who have reduced eyesight and hearing, slower reaction time, distorted thinking, and are jittery around speeders. I find it much easier to leave my home early and to expect the unexpected. I do not honk my horn because I know this will frighten them and they will drive even slower. Sometimes, it is wise to accept things we can not change. As long as we all arrive safely, who cares if it takes an extra few minutes?

Exactly. Then why complain about some people going a few miles over the speed limit in their golf carts?

JMintzer 12-03-2023 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhrath7@gmail.com (Post 2279235)
Maybe people are scheduling things too close together. I have seen golf carts going 40 mph on the streets

They're up to 40 now? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

JMintzer 12-03-2023 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by goredsox! (Post 2279244)
“anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac”

~ george carlin

yes!

JMintzer 12-03-2023 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by broiler (Post 2279259)
If someone chooses to speed, that is their choice. I'm too busy with my daily cares to worry about how fast another cart goes. If they come up quickly behind me, I pull over to the side and allow them to pass. Courtesy often gets me a friendly wave. Everyone is happy and we can all go on with our days. Peace and love....easy peazy.

Heck, you don't even have to pull over...

Just wait till you're on a safe straight-away, wave them by and ease off the accelerator for a few seconds, as they pass.

They'll pass you safely, in a few seconds, and you'll still get that "friendly wave"...


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