People suck at driving

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Courtesy is dangerous. My offensive-defensive driving technique has not failed me yet.

In Canada a 4 way stop can result in an hour long stand off of "No you go first".

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Courtesy is dangerous. My offensive-defensive driving technique has not failed me yet.

My 3 driving rules:
- The left lane belongs to me, and if you're not exceeding the speed limit by an acceptable margin you have no business using it.
- If you brake first, you're yellow and that gives me moral right of way.
- No quarters asked, none given.

I haven't crashed anyone undeserving since 1997, so it's a pretty good system.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

In Canada a 4 way stop can result in an hour long stand off of "No you go first".

That sounds like the creepy kind of politeness they practice in Australia.
People there told me, repeatedly and very politely; "We obey speed limits and road signage here. But you can turn left on a red light. If you're careful."
They only stopped being polite when I forgot to drive on the wrong side of the road.

[Tromatic]

PDX also has the "politeness" problem. Unless you are riding a bicycle.

[Sarlacc]

In Germany, on the other hand, everyone drives very fast and aggressively.
Makes me comfortable, I blend in with ease.

[kmbkk]

Originally Posted by FirestormFRS

I figured out the secret code you put in that post. Seriously dude grow up.

Sarcasm>you

Seriously dude lighten up.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

In Germany, on the other hand, everyone drives very fast and aggressively.
Makes me comfortable, I blend in with ease.

The people who live there no need to wory about speeding
because autobahn, and no limit for god sake.

[The Tor]

Originally Posted by Teseo

The people who live there no need to wory about speeding
because autobahn, and no limit for god sake.

And they have to learn what the left lane is for.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

PDX also has the "politeness" problem. Unless you are riding a bicycle.

lol - so true

[meWant]

speaking of people sucking at driving... some jackass almost hit me trying to get into my lane without checking his mirrors on my way to class this morning. luckily i was able hit the brakes and save my baby. worst part about it was his Lexus GX (maybe LX) having the blind spot detectors too -_-

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by meWant

speaking of people sucking at driving... some jackass almost hit me trying to get into my lane without checking his mirrors on my way to class this morning. luckily i was able hit the brakes and save my baby. worst part about it was his Lexus GX (maybe LX) having the blind spot detectors too -_-

As if he knew what they were, or heeded the warning. Derp, I have nannies. How could I hit anything?

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Teseo

The people who live there no need to wory about speeding
because autobahn, and no limit for god sake.

There are plenty speed limits in Germany... ;-)
And please don't bring your religion into this.

[OnkelC]

Driving in Germany sucks as much as in any other country.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by OnkelC

Driving in Germany sucks as much as in any other country.

Even worse in some cases!
Ever take a10 foot wide army truck down a 10 foot 2 inch wide road between stone walls?