Tell me about your thoughts on this.

[packet]

Originally Posted by mea-oh

I think it all depends on your perspective. After spending a week in Seattle, I drove around Columbus, Ohio today and found the traffic to be a breeze. In Seattle last week it was pretty bad, but that was partly because they kept closing down I90 for the Blue Angels.

I'm moving to Seattle in a few months, and like Columbus, I will avoid driving during rush hour as much as I can. Nevertheless, Seattle isn't half as bad as experiences I've had driving around NYC or Chicago. Yeesh.

There are certainly cities with less traffic. Salt Lake City seems to have empty highways every time I end up there. Seattle seems pretty average as far as traffic goes. Yeah, it gets to be bumper to bumper traffic, but so does everywhere else. If you've ever driven on I-95 from Jersey to CT, you'd laugh at the traffic here. It gets slow, but never actually slow enough to turn off the car, walk to dinner, eat, walk back and not have been blocking traffic.

To the city-data moderator:

I gave some helpful advice to sleepkitty and left a thoughtful respond for her message. Why was my post deleted and not given a notification for it? Can you please send me the post I created and then I'll take the parts of the post I typed that you dont want posted on the thread?

[Zippy7fo]

Originally Posted by mea-oh

I think it all depends on your perspective. After spending a week in Seattle, I drove around Columbus, Ohio today and found the traffic to be a breeze. In Seattle last week it was pretty bad, but that was partly because they kept closing down I90 for the Blue Angels.

I'm moving to Seattle in a few months, and like Columbus, I will avoid driving during rush hour as much as I can. Nevertheless, Seattle isn't half as bad as experiences I've had driving around NYC or Chicago. Yeesh.

plus the students are out...that's like 60,000 people...

[smi2710]

Originally Posted by vandygirl

Laws: Big area. If your boyfriend is a hunter he might like Washington. Permits are required for concealed carry. A hunting permit may be required during certain seasons, as usual. If you plan on driving you have to take the test to get a Washington driver license.

i dont understand the license thing given right here it says you dont have to take a test
How to get a Washington State driver license
If you have a valid driver license from another state
Visit a driver licensing office.
Bring with you:
Proof of identity, including your out-of-state license.
Cash or check to pay the $45 fee for your first Washington driver license ($20 for your application and $25 for your license).
Your Social Security number, which is mandatory to help enforce child support laws. You don't need to show us your Social Security card. We’ll verify your Social Security number, but it won’t appear on your license.
Complete a driver license application.
Pass a vision screening and demonstration of color recognition.
After completing the steps above, you won’t need to take a knowledge test or a driving test unless you have a medical or physical condition that indicates testing is required.
Turn in your out-of-state driver license or ID card so we can invalidate it.

[vandygirl]

Originally Posted by smi2710

i dont understand the license thing given right here it says you dont have to take a test
How to get a Washington State driver license
If you have a valid driver license from another state
Visit a driver licensing office.
Bring with you:
Proof of identity, including your out-of-state license.
Cash or check to pay the $45 fee for your first Washington driver license ($20 for your application and $25 for your license).
Your Social Security number, which is mandatory to help enforce child support laws. You don't need to show us your Social Security card. We’ll verify your Social Security number, but it won’t appear on your license.
Complete a driver license application.
Pass a vision screening and demonstration of color recognition.
After completing the steps above, you won’t need to take a knowledge test or a driving test unless you have a medical or physical condition that indicates testing is required.
Turn in your out-of-state driver license or ID card so we can invalidate it.

You're absolutely right. You only have to take the test if you don't have a current license from another state.