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That's a common misconception. A double solid line means you can't switch lanes. A single solid line means you can if you can see a certain number of feet, FYI.
holy crap, look at that. im not entirely sure that explanation really works, but it does leave more wiggle room than i originally thought.
Chapter 4: Traffic Control | New York State DMV
"Single solid line: You may pass other vehicles or change lanes, but you should do so only if obstructions in the road make it necessary or traffic conditions require it."
ive seen plenty of trucks stay in one lane. but when a big truck goes in the middle, i dont get bothered by it. if he isnt comfortable with his ability to stay in the lane, i dont want to get next to him. its more understandable than a typical car or suv.
That's a common misconception. A double solid line means you can't switch lanes. A single solid line means you can if you can see a certain number of feet, FYI.
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holy crap, look at that. im not entirely sure that explanation really works, but it does leave more wiggle room than i originally thought.
Chapter 4: Traffic Control | New York State DMV
"Single solid line: You may pass other vehicles or change lanes, but you should do so only if obstructions in the road make it necessary or traffic conditions require it."
NJ drivers are slow . Not along the Parkway, where NOBODY (and I mean Nobody) follows the posted speed limit.
NY drivers hog the left lane like others here mentioned, and shift lanes withoiut signalling. One lady from NY almost hit me yesterday by not signalling while shifting lanes. All I could do was blare my horn. I know its not good driver etiquette, but what else do you expect as a warning.
The Outerbridge Crossing and Goethals Bridge both opened on the same day in 1928 when most cars, and vehicles in general were constructed and built very differently than today. The weight standards on most bridges were also much lower than today.
These kinds of bridges are simply not meant to handle large vehicles like tractor-trailers and other large "transport" vehicles of today.
NJ drivers are slow . Not along the Parkway, where NOBODY (and I mean Nobody) follows the posted speed limit.
There's always that ONE GUY in the old station wagon with broken springs, doing 50 in one of the center lanes.
On the other hand on the turnpike when it's not congested, 80's the limit often enough. The LOWER limit.
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All I could do was blare my horn. I know its not good driver etiquette, but what else do you expect as a warning.
Sounding the horn to warn of impending collision is exactly what the horn is for. Well, that and notifying the driver ahead that it's time to put the phone down and drive because the light is green.
There's always that ONE GUY in the old station wagon with broken springs, doing 50 in one of the center lanes.
Yeah, we all hate being stuck behind that guy.
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On the other hand on the turnpike when it's not congested, 80's the limit often enough. The LOWER limit.
I would peg the lower limit at 70 mph when its not congested.
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Sounding the horn to warn of impending collision is exactly what the horn is for. Well, that and notifying the driver ahead that it's time to put the phone down and drive because the light is green.
I believe she was busy on the phone while changing lanes, and doubt she even realized what was happening at 60 mph. Not the safest thing to do, but hey there are lots of bad drivers out there and I happened to honk at one of them.
The Outerbridge Crossing and Goethals Bridge both opened on the same day in 1928 when most cars, and vehicles in general were constructed and built very differently than today. The weight standards on most bridges were also much lower than today.
These kinds of bridges are simply not meant to handle large vehicles like tractor-trailers and other large "transport" vehicles of today.
LOL, no, they aren't. I've driven over it many times and managed to stay in my lane. I think a lot of people of space-perception issues.
"have". Duh on me.
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. Not along the Parkway, where NOBODY (and I mean Nobody) follows the posted speed limit.
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