Things Raleigh/ Cary drivers don't seem to know... (move, cars)

[cry884]

List your favorites! Here are mine:


1) How, when, and why to use turn signals

2) To turn headlights on when the wiper blades are going

[North_Raleigh_Guy]

Originally Posted by cry884

List your favorites! Here are mine:


1) How, when, and why to use turn signals

2) To turn headlights on when the wiper blades are going

Sounds like you just described 90% of drivers in just about every state in the entire United States.

Makes Sense since this area is such a melting pot of residents from other parts of the country when you think about it.

[sneezecake]

Originally Posted by cry884

List your favorites! Here are mine:


1) How, when, and why to use turn signals

2) To turn headlights on when the wiper blades are going

::yawn::

This thread could be in any forum in any city from around the country. EVERYONE always complains about other drivers...

[cry884]

Originally Posted by sneezecake

::yawn::

So sorry to have bothered you with my thoughts. Wow. Self-important, much?

[sneezecake]

Originally Posted by cry884

So sorry to have bothered you with my thoughts. Wow. Self-important, much?

Notice the smiley-faces at the bottom of the post? Just poking a little fun, no biggie and no offense intended.

(But it's also true that the same complaints are levied about residents in any city in the country...I'd guess you aren't from around here...anyone that relos to a new place always complains about the driving)

[JDJeep98]

Originally Posted by cry884

List your favorites! Here are mine:


1) How, when, and why to use turn signals

2) To turn headlights on when the wiper blades are going

In Raleigh (especially north of town), the following rules apply (some places in Cary, too.):

1) Turn signals are a sign of weakness - they let the enemy know your intentions.

2) If you follow closely enough, they can't get in front of you. (corollary: if you follow closely enough, the guy in front of you will speed up and you can get where you're going more quickly)

3) If someone signals that they want to get into your lane, they're just trying to slow you down. Quickly move up so they can't get in front of you.

4) Leave your headlights off if you can see the road (even just a little). If they can't see you, they can't get you.

5) If your car specifications say 15MPG, then that's what your car gets, regardless of how fast you pull out of a stop or what your speed on the beltline is.

6) Those "speed limit" signs are only for little old ladies and out-of-towners. You can go as fast as you want and, if the little old lady in front of you isn't going fast enough, either cut from lane to lane to get past her or get really close - she'll speed up.

7) If you have an SUV or 4WD, you can go as fast as you want. Don't let rain, snow, or ice get in your way.


If I think of any others, I'll send them along.

[nynraleigh]

Originally Posted by North_Raleigh_Guy

Sounds like you just described 90% of drivers in just about every state in the entire United States.

Makes Sense since this area is such a melting pot of residents from other parts of the country when you think about it.

exactly! not another driving thread

[NcerfromNY]

if you are driving craptastic blvd in the morning in that wonderful stretch between burlington mills and durant, slowing down to a crawl will prevent the person behind you from coasting right into your trunk. (I was behind such a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOSER last week. It was ridiculous)

[lamishra]

If a lane is clearly about to end, for goodness sakes, make sure you speed up to about 95 for those last 20 feet in order to pass the whole 3 cars that just *might* get in front of you. And don't forget to cut off the first car in the line!

[ljd1010]

Ok, since we're on this subject yet again - some people need lessons on the proper way to navigate a rotary/roundabout. You're not supposed to come to a dead stop and wait and wait and wait. The proper way is to yield and merge.