My First Mistake

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Doggonnit! I'ma gonna go out right now and do something stupid.

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Well, I DID go out to try to do something stupid.

I got in my nice new Subaru BRZ with sterling silver metallic paint. It was shiny and recently cleaned up front to back. It had a fresh oil change. I hit the garage door opener switch on the sun visor and the door started to open. With the safety belt snapped in place I reached for the starter to turn the key. "Wait', I thought, "what am I actually going to do?" I thought, and thought and thought. I just couldn't think of anything to do. Maybe it is because I am not stupid. I hit that garage door opener again and it began closing. Time to grab a beer, relax and get some laughs watching some REALLY stupid people on "Judge Judy".

smart play! somebody's watchin' out for ya! maybe judge judy?

[MY13FRS]

it'll buff right out.

[Jaylyons1]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Keep your brake lights on when stopped at a traffic light, keep eyes concentrated in rear view mirror and keep at least a one-car space from car in front or from white line for possible defensive action. I ride motorcycles and have avoided rear end collisions on several occasions using the above advice. A t-bone while stopped at a traffic light seems to be quite a unique situation altho not knowing the specifics any further comment would not be helpful.

The drunk driver in a parking lot situation is an anomaly to a defensive driver but that's why we all (at least most) have auto insurance.

I ride bikes too. You look at the road differently as a motorcyclist even when behind the wheel of a car.

When I was t-boned I was at a red light right at the front and a guy tried to take the right turn down my road going about 40 when it was rainy whilst driving a plywood infused Isuzu Rodeo. He didn't make the turn as he had hoped. Turned out he was high(quite common in AK) and had a few drinks as well.

[Skye]

I agree, if you survive riding a bike ffort a few years you know a lot about road surfaces and leaving space to stop.

[BRZfan]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

speak for yourself!..in reality,ya can't f**k around on public roads,because of all the a**holes who are NOT paying attention,but i will admit,it's getting tougher to remain accident free these days.too much sh*T goin' down out there!

Haven't had a fender bender, ding or bump in over 160,000 miles. Drive in Michigan and California. I experience much more high speed traffic in Orange County (CA) and LA county and find that drivers in CA are much more courteous and experienced. Can't comment on New England.

[Teh_Poop_Shoot]

Originally Posted by michaelahess

He intentionally broke the law, (cookies in an intersection) did damage to his car, and claimed it. That is ILLEGAL.

Other things that are ILLEGAL:

1. Speeding (1 MPH over is technically speeding)
2. Changing lanes without using proper turn signal
3. Failing to completely stop at a Stop sign (rolling through)
4. Texting while driving
5. Etc., Etc.

If any of you have done any of the above knowingly (I am positive everyone has) you have no place here to be a hypocritical a-hole. I find it hilarious that the first response when someone gets into an accident (whether or not who's fault) that the "Way to go idiot, now my insurance is gonna go up!" quotes soon follow. If there is anyone we should be "pissed" at, shouldn't it be the insurance company? What about all these great drivers on FT86CLUB? With all these great drivers not getting into any accidents, where is the money that you pay every month for insurance that you you'll never need to claim because you are such great drivers? Sheep will be sheep...

Murphy's Law: Anything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong. Whatever CAN happen, WILL happen.

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by Skye

I agree, if you survive riding a bike ffort a few years you know a lot about road surfaces and leaving space to stop.

rode bike for over 20 years! ya cannot take ANYTHING for granted! must watch everything all the time. ya have to watch cats on sidewalks,and patches of sand,in short,everything that can dump ya!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by Skye

I agree, if you survive riding a bike ffort a few years you know a lot about road surfaces and leaving space to stop.

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Haven't had a fender bender, ding or bump in over 160,000 miles. Drive in Michigan and California. I experience much more high speed traffic in Orange County (CA) and LA county and find that drivers in CA are much more courteous and experienced. Can't comment on New England.

i can! most discourteous drivers on the planet! would rather run ya over,then give ya a break!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by Teh_Poop_Shoot

Other things that are ILLEGAL:

1. Speeding (1 MPH over is technically speeding)
2. Changing lanes without using proper turn signal
3. Failing to completely stop at a Stop sign (rolling through)
4. Texting while driving
5. Etc., Etc.

If any of you have done any of the above knowingly (I am positive everyone has) you have no place here to be a hypocritical a-hole. I find it hilarious that the first response when someone gets into an accident (whether or not who's fault) that the "Way to go idiot, now my insurance is gonna go up!" quotes soon follow. If there is anyone we should be "pissed" at, shouldn't it be the insurance company? What about all these great drivers on FT86CLUB? With all these great drivers not getting into any accidents, where is the money that you pay every month for insurance that you you'll never need to claim because you are such great drivers? Sheep will be sheep...

Murphy's Law: Anything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong. Whatever CAN happen, WILL happen.

insurance carriers run the country.you will seldom ever catch a break from them! they got more juice than the i.r.s. you can be a "crackerjack" driver for 40 years or more (accident free) don't make 2 sh**s worth a difference,you get into an accident (fault,or no fault,) they f**k ya! bunch of f**king vultures!

[BRZfan]

Must be the 286 overcast days per year.

Originally Posted by jmaryt

i can! most discourteous drivers on the planet! would rather run ya over,then give ya a break!

[BRZfan]

Maybe. There are a lot of things that could go wrong, but many are avoidable.

Originally Posted by Teh_Poop_Shoot

Other things that are ILLEGAL:
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Murphy's Law: Anything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong. Whatever CAN happen, WILL happen.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by Jaylyons1

I ride bikes too. You look at the road differently as a motorcyclist even when behind the wheel of a car.

When I was t-boned I was at a red light right at the front and a guy tried to take the right turn down my road going about 40 when it was rainy whilst driving a plywood infused Isuzu Rodeo. He didn't make the turn as he had hoped. Turned out he was high(quite common in AK) and had a few drinks as well.

Hey, Jay! That IS you! It's cool to see you on here. AKIC misses ya. haha

I drive like I'm a target. All my AK friends that ride bikes know to do this and for me it's just instinct. I treat EVERYONE like they're a terrible driver and aren't paying attention.

I do applaud drivers that drive like they actually realize they're sharing the road. I actually DO applaud them, like the slow clapping in my car when I can take my hands off the steering wheel.

[BRZfan]

Just think, if we all avoided getting in accidents we could run the insurance companies out of business. But, no, can't do it. There will always be someone who will cause the damage, personal property or injury, and have no insurance. Then one is out of luck. I, for one, don't occupy the public roads without insurance. I will make inSUREance of that scenario.
MY BRZ wouldn't like it as well.

Originally Posted by jmaryt

insurance carriers run the country.you will seldom ever catch a break from them! they got more juice than the i.r.s. you can be a "crackerjack" driver for 40 years or more (accident free) don't make 2 sh**s worth a difference,you get into an accident (fault,or no fault,) they f**k ya! bunch of f**king vultures!

[Jaylyons1]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Hey, Jay! That IS you! It's cool to see you on here. AKIC misses ya. haha

I drive like I'm a target. All my AK friends that ride bikes know to do this and for me it's just instinct. I treat EVERYONE like they're a terrible driver and aren't paying attention.

I do applaud drivers that drive like they actually realize they're sharing the road. I actually DO applaud them, like the slow clapping in my car when I can take my hands off the steering wheel.

I miss the AK chapter too! I want to try and make it back up there someday. I sold my bike since everyone in Baltimore drives like they are crazy. I still drive the car the same way though. I've seen too many accidents happen right in front of me!