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Tue Nov-01-11 09:54 PM
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| 8. I generally drive with fuel economy and safety in mind, and don't worry about cops. |
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I haven't had a ticket in 7 years, and may not get another for a long while. Is your OP really about driving, or are you setting up a discussion about more interesting topics?
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| -When you drive on the Interstate...? |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 09:43 PM |
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Usually conscious of my speed, AND cops. I drive slower and defensively. |
northoftheborder |
Nov-01-11 09:45 PM |
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Would you be conscious of your speed if... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 09:47 PM |
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I would |
MedleyMisty |
Nov-01-11 09:54 PM |
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I would. I feel the |
emilyg |
Nov-01-11 11:07 PM |
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What is this "interstate" you speak of? |
Arctic Dave |
Nov-01-11 09:46 PM |
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In America, it is short for the Interstate Highway System... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 09:48 PM |
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I suspect that to A.D. that would be paved road not gravel/mud. n/t |
hootinholler |
Nov-02-11 11:28 AM |
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In most cities, it's better known as the |
Blue_Tires |
Nov-02-11 11:38 AM |
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I find it more pleasant ... |
GeorgeGist |
Nov-01-11 09:48 PM |
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I would say ... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 09:49 PM |
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Huh? I use my car's cruise control, and generally set it at the posted speed limit. |
scarletwoman |
Nov-01-11 09:53 PM |
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Same here. Though I drive on interstates as little as possible. |
csziggy |
Nov-01-11 10:14 PM |
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Me three, and I tend to go between the speed limit and 5 MPH under |
Kennah |
Nov-01-11 11:21 PM |
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I go about 5 miles over the speed limit. |
RebelOne |
Nov-02-11 11:45 AM |
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Me too...except I set it a bit above the limit. |
dkf |
Nov-02-11 12:48 AM |
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I generally drive with fuel economy and safety in mind, and don't worry about cops. |
piedmont |
Nov-01-11 09:54 PM |
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I was hoping someone would ask why? |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 09:59 PM |
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cause it is pretty obvious that you are talking about something else. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-01-11 10:01 PM |
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I've stopped going more than a couple miles over the speed limit after |
TwilightGardener |
Nov-01-11 09:56 PM |
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i always look for cops, i have to do cruise but have it 6-8 miles over limit. |
seabeyond |
Nov-01-11 09:59 PM |
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I like a lot of space between myself and the next car... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 10:03 PM |
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periodically, i will get an ass whole that plays back and forth. he passes. then slows |
seabeyond |
Nov-01-11 10:08 PM |
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I know what you mean.... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 10:31 PM |
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asshole. typing without thinking. bad. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-02-11 08:35 AM |
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Since my car doesn't have cruise control, I have to pay attention. |
JVS |
Nov-01-11 10:00 PM |
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I generally drive under the speed limit |
Horse with no Name |
Nov-01-11 10:01 PM |
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bad you bad... bad bad. you should get a ticket for going too slow. bad |
seabeyond |
Nov-01-11 10:02 PM |
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LOL |
Horse with no Name |
Nov-01-11 10:04 PM |
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oh, lmao. lol. well, we have to do what we have to do to make it through our days... |
seabeyond |
Nov-01-11 10:09 PM |
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Is 135 mph against the law? |
Aerows |
Nov-01-11 10:03 PM |
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I go at the same 35 mph that the other four lanes are going |
FarCenter |
Nov-01-11 10:08 PM |
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the average speed on the toll road i drive to chicago is close to 80. |
madrchsod |
Nov-01-11 10:08 PM |
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You can generally drive |
customerserviceguy |
Nov-01-11 10:09 PM |
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I've noticed that on interstates cars come in packs. By |
shraby |
Nov-01-11 10:10 PM |
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I notice this too. I just keep trundling along at the speed limit in the right lane, |
TwilightGardener |
Nov-01-11 10:13 PM |
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It's like they are insecure... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 10:36 PM |
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Want to know why that is? |
A HERETIC I AM |
Nov-01-11 10:36 PM |
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That may be true, but I sure enjoy not having to watch out |
shraby |
Nov-01-11 11:08 PM |
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Generally drive with cruise control on about 5 mph over the limit. Also watch |
RKP5637 |
Nov-01-11 10:11 PM |
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2 rules to go by; The 10% rule and the 75th percentile rule. |
A HERETIC I AM |
Nov-01-11 10:13 PM |
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Finally, someone that gets it. +1 |
SlimJimmy |
Nov-01-11 10:21 PM |
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never knew there was a 75% rule |
Kali |
Nov-01-11 10:23 PM |
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The fact is Kali, most people do exactly that. |
A HERETIC I AM |
Nov-01-11 10:30 PM |
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I generally match a pace with those around me. |
alphafemale |
Nov-01-11 10:36 PM |
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I agree with you that I like to see every car that is around me... |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 10:39 PM |
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regarding the 75% rule |
justabob |
Nov-02-11 12:00 AM |
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Was she in the right lane? Or the middle lane of 3? Or the left lane? |
A HERETIC I AM |
Nov-02-11 12:05 AM |
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I don't know |
justabob |
Nov-02-11 12:20 AM |
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No worries. It's late! n/t |
A HERETIC I AM |
Nov-02-11 12:27 AM |
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I just try to stay as far from everyone else as possible. |
wickerwoman |
Nov-02-11 12:40 AM |
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plus it's much less likely someone will call the cops when they see you lighting up. |
uncle ray |
Nov-02-11 02:31 AM |
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Love this. |
lapislzi |
Nov-02-11 08:54 AM |
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Why? |
jtuck004 |
Nov-01-11 10:17 PM |
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It usually takes me to about 70-75mph before I glance down purposely. |
FarLeftFist |
Nov-01-11 10:17 PM |
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I hate going fast. So I have to force myself up to the speed limit. |
tabatha |
Nov-01-11 10:23 PM |
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Interesting that you're the only one (so far) to mention the idea of reactions. |
kentauros |
Nov-02-11 09:09 AM |
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Try to always be the *second fastest* car on the interstate, or keep it at or under 80 MPH. |
NYC_SKP |
Nov-01-11 10:29 PM |
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Maybe they will get the other guy because he's doing 85.. |
kentuck |
Nov-01-11 10:43 PM |
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Yup! Sometimes it works... |
NYC_SKP |
Nov-01-11 10:45 PM |
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Usually works, because the cops will get driver |
RebelOne |
Nov-02-11 01:24 PM |
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I never look at the speedometer |
phaseolus |
Nov-01-11 10:31 PM |
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I always check my speedometer and my rear view mirror. |
valerief |
Nov-01-11 10:34 PM |
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The cops here pull people over for driving the limit. It's suspicious behavior. |
LeftyMom |
Nov-01-11 10:38 PM |
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I don't speed. I just don't. |
WillowTree |
Nov-01-11 10:47 PM |
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I drive to maximize my mileage because of climate change. |
Exultant Democracy |
Nov-01-11 10:57 PM |
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What's a "speed limit"? |
U4ikLefty |
Nov-01-11 11:00 PM |
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In crowded Connecticut, there seem to be two options |
krispos42 |
Nov-01-11 11:18 PM |
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In California, we call 'em Freeways.. Don't know nuttung 'bout inerstaats |
demosincebirth |
Nov-01-11 11:46 PM |
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That's 'cuz in California, you don't believe there ARE other states. |
Common Sense Party |
Nov-02-11 12:52 AM |
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Only Blue Sates. |
demosincebirth |
Nov-02-11 02:29 PM |
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Only New York state. |
Common Sense Party |
Nov-02-11 04:13 PM |
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Interesting as to the regionalism for the notion of a limited access highway. |
Tommy_Carcetti |
Nov-02-11 09:01 AM |
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Many of those terms are used in California. |
Xithras |
Nov-02-11 11:32 AM |
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You must be from San Jose |
demosincebirth |
Nov-02-11 02:28 PM |
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No... |
Xithras |
Nov-02-11 03:32 PM |
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Gotta be Santa Clara! |
demosincebirth |
Nov-02-11 10:57 PM |
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I know California has roads they call "expressways".... |
Tommy_Carcetti |
Nov-02-11 05:01 PM |
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Actually, in California, we mostly just call them "the". |
Xithras |
Nov-02-11 11:17 AM |
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I am far more selfish than that |
nadinbrzezinski |
Nov-01-11 11:48 PM |
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I set cruise at 4 mph above the posted speed limit unless the situation |
Common Sense Party |
Nov-02-11 12:48 AM |
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Because speed kills... come visit me in the UAE if you want to see the results... |
JCMach1 |
Nov-02-11 05:14 AM |
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If I'm driving long distance on the Interstate, my speed is |
MineralMan |
Nov-02-11 08:33 AM |
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so, what i have always felt interesting is a persons rhythm. i talk fast, walk fast, move fast |
seabeyond |
Nov-02-11 08:38 AM |
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If you are driving slower than the overall flow of traffic GET IN THE RIGHT LANE! |
JoePhilly |
Nov-02-11 08:39 AM |
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i have a baby in car |
mrs_p |
Nov-02-11 08:41 AM |
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Going significantly slower than the flow of traffic puts you at risk |
slackmaster |
Nov-02-11 09:55 AM |
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i'm in colorado |
mrs_p |
Nov-02-11 11:02 AM |
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Ah, that makes sense. The only part I don't get is why you might exercise less caution... |
slackmaster |
Nov-02-11 11:58 AM |
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b/c no child in the car means i don't have a precious little life |
mrs_p |
Nov-02-11 01:01 PM |
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I value my own life and those of other drivers just as much as I do any child |
slackmaster |
Nov-02-11 01:21 PM |
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wow - you don't know me at all... |
mrs_p |
Nov-02-11 01:24 PM |
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I regard driving without total commitment to safety at all times as a sign of immaturity |
slackmaster |
Nov-02-11 01:43 PM |
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I can. The reason: If you're in Wyoming and you're trying to get out of |
Common Sense Party |
Nov-02-11 12:21 PM |
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hahaha |
mrs_p |
Nov-02-11 01:03 PM |
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When I drive on the interstate |
LWolf |
Nov-02-11 08:44 AM |
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I always scan for kkkops when I drive. But I usually set the cruise control to |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-02-11 09:14 AM |
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I drive with safety and economy in mind |
Bluenorthwest |
Nov-02-11 09:50 AM |
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Speeds vary on the interstates |
JustABozoOnThisBus |
Nov-02-11 09:52 AM |
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I generally go with the flow of traffic for safety reasons |
slackmaster |
Nov-02-11 09:54 AM |
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Meh, I'm more worried about gas mileage than speed now... |
Fumesucker |
Nov-02-11 09:56 AM |
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I think the point here is that ... |
surrealAmerican |
Nov-02-11 10:46 AM |
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Really... |
kentuck |
Nov-02-11 11:35 AM |
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It's not really a question of what the speed limit is: ... |
surrealAmerican |
Nov-02-11 12:58 PM |
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I'm generally going over the posted speed limit |
rjj621 |
Nov-02-11 11:13 AM |
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I have passed cops before... |
kentuck |
Nov-02-11 11:32 AM |
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Cruise |
FreeJoe |
Nov-02-11 11:34 AM |
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Depends |
OxQQme |
Nov-02-11 12:23 PM |
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My Round Trip Commute is 114 miles/day |
NeedleCast |
Nov-02-11 01:18 PM |
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On the freeway I drive the limit plus one or two mph over |
The Second Stone |
Nov-02-11 01:31 PM |
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In the car I set the cruise control at the speed limit (generally 70 in Fla), |
Obamanaut |
Nov-02-11 02:08 PM |
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I guess I'm a scofflaw. I try to average 75 mph or so. I have no excuse |
Old Troop |
Nov-02-11 04:07 PM |
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