Introducing the Miami Downtown driving Skill set! a PSA

[traveler36]

Originally Posted by FlyMIA

Yes Miami has bad drivers no new news there. But so does NYC, DC, Chicago and LA.
Europe, Asia and South America are much worse than any city in the US including Miami.

Well from what I have heard NYC has some of the toughest DMVs because the less cars on the street the better for the city. They want you to choose public transportation first. The tolls are crazy high and gas stations in Manhattan are scarce, this is why I was told it is tougher to get a license in NYC. Miami is definitely up there when it comes to bad drivers.

[gymbuff]

I don't think Miami drivers for the most part lack driving skills. They just have a blatant disregard for signals, rules, etc. What is needed is greater enforcement of the rules and higher fines.

[StilltheSame]

Originally Posted by gymbuff

I don't think Miami drivers for the most part lack driving skills. They just have a blatant disregard for signals, rules, etc. What is needed is greater enforcement of the rules and higher fines.

Agreed. Agreed. Agreed. The skill set is there- much like the other rules, they are largely ignored for selfish, self-serving reasons - because the dirver and passengers are more important than everyone else on the road - didnt you know?

[♥♥PRINC3Ss♥♥]

Originally Posted by gymbuff

I don't think Miami drivers for the most part lack driving skills. They just have a blatant disregard for signals, rules, etc. What is needed is greater enforcement of the rules and higher fines.

agreed

[doggiebus]

Originally Posted by gymbuff

I don't think Miami drivers for the most part lack driving skills. They just have a blatant disregard for signals, rules, etc. What is needed is greater enforcement of the rules and higher fines.

So true, but why do people have a blatant disregard? Is it because the lack of a police presence? Or just a lack of respect for others, what I mean is if you had respect for other drivers you would use your turn signals, follow the rules of driving.

[Nolefan34]

Its all about the lack of respect for others and self-importance combined. Anybody who has spent any time in Miami knows how superficial the people are. Its "hey, look at me". The problem is that if you are normal and want to drive by the rules, you can't because you'll get run over. You have to break the rules to survive driving in Miami. You have to fight fire with fire.

[ray1945]

You left out my favorite Miami Driver trick.

If the line of cars turning left onto any expressway is too long, it is not necessary to wait at the end of the line for your turn to make the left. Simply drive alongside the left turn lane, put your left turn signal on, and block traffic until someone, realizing that you are "just a little bit special," lets you butt the line.