Another Driving/Drivers Thread

[Barking Spider]

Well, I guess I have been breaking the TN law all this time.

I will probably not alter my driving a whole lot, but maybe I won't pitch a fit when the person in front of me doesn't go. At the very least, I will quit calling them "idiots".

[LilCabinGirl]

Originally Posted by JMT

Here's what it says in the TN driver study guide, in three different places:

White stop lines are
painted on the pavement across traffic
lanes, usually at intersections, to
indicate the vehicle stopping position,
before traffic signs or signals. If
the motorist is required to stop at the
intersection, the vehicle must be
stopped behind this stop line.

--

Do not enter an
intersection unless you
can get through it
without having to stop.

--

Don’t enter the intersection if traffic ahead may keep
you from completing the turn before the traffic light
changes. Stay behind the stop line or crosswalk until
you can fully complete the turn without the risk of
blocking the traffic flow.

Clearly, it is the law in Tennessee that we are supposed to stay behind the line before turning left at an intersection. We are to enter the intersection only if the way is cleared for us to proceed without stopping. Stopping beyond the white line in an intersection is against the law.

Actually, that is not a Tennessee law unless I overlooked it in the TN Code and the Knoxville Code of Ordinances. The law is you cannot block an intersection. So if you are in the intersection and the light turns red, then you can get a ticket for blocking the intersection. That is why the book tells you not to proceed into an intersection so you don't run the risk of getting caught in it when the light turns red. The driver's handbook is a guide used to teach you to be a safe, courteous driver, and teaches you the most common traffic laws. It is not intended to be used as legal authority.

That being said, no need to resort to name calling. Why waste precious energy being irritated? Trust me, the bills are going to still be sitting on the counter, the boss is still going grumble no matter what time you get there, and the little lady is always late anyway. Relax, life is too short.

[Kitties of Domination]

I'm a native and I pull out into the intersection only at a few notorious places. I've also, however, been a delivery driver for quite a few years.

[TedTLPN]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

Oh. My. Goodness.

We are turning you into a Tennessean!

I could respond to this, but it wouldn't be a very "Tennessean" response

[NJDevil]

Don't mean to change the topic slightly, but the last response made me think of this. When I was in NJ last year, a light turned green and I got honked at! It was so hysterical, the honker becoming the honkee!! TN is starting to rub off....

[JMT]

Originally Posted by NJDevil

Don't mean to change the topic slightly, but the last response made me think of this. When I was in NJ last year, a light turned green and I got honked at! It was so hysterical, the honker becoming the honkee!! TN is starting to rub off....

That is awesome! You're becoming one of "us" (evil grin).

[hiknapster]

Y'all warming my heart.

[LilCabinGirl]

Originally Posted by NJDevil

Don't mean to change the topic slightly, but the last response made me think of this. When I was in NJ last year, a light turned green and I got honked at! It was so hysterical, the honker becoming the honkee!! TN is starting to rub off....

It's funny you say that because when I was in NJ earlier this year, it seemed like everyone was driving so fast! And I was in south Jersey, not even on the Parkway or Turnpike

[TedTLPN]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

Y'all warming my heart.

Well bless your heart!