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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:43 PM Original message |
When you drive on the Interstate...? |
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northoftheborder
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. Usually conscious of my speed, AND cops. I drive slower and defensively. |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Would you be conscious of your speed if... |
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MedleyMisty
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. I would |
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emilyg
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:07 PM Response to Reply #3 |
49. I would. I feel the |
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Arctic Dave
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
2. What is this "interstate" you speak of? |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:48 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. In America, it is short for the Interstate Highway System... |
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hootinholler
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:28 AM Response to Reply #5 |
84. I suspect that to A.D. that would be paved road not gravel/mud. n/t |
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Blue_Tires
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:38 AM Response to Reply #5 |
89. In most cities, it's better known as the |
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GeorgeGist
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
4. I find it more pleasant ... |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:49 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I would say ... |
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scarletwoman
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
7. Huh? I use my car's cruise control, and generally set it at the posted speed limit. |
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csziggy
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:14 PM Response to Reply #7 |
28. Same here. Though I drive on interstates as little as possible. |
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Kennah
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:21 PM Response to Reply #28 |
52. Me three, and I tend to go between the speed limit and 5 MPH under |
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RebelOne
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:45 AM Response to Reply #52 |
90. I go about 5 miles over the speed limit. |
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dkf
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:48 AM Response to Reply #7 |
61. Me too...except I set it a bit above the limit. |
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piedmont
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
8. I generally drive with fuel economy and safety in mind, and don't worry about cops. |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:59 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. I was hoping someone would ask why? |
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seabeyond
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:01 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. cause it is pretty obvious that you are talking about something else. nt |
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TwilightGardener
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
10. I've stopped going more than a couple miles over the speed limit after |
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seabeyond
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Tue Nov-01-11 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
12. i always look for cops, i have to do cruise but have it 6-8 miles over limit. |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:03 PM Original message |
I like a lot of space between myself and the next car... |
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seabeyond
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
19. periodically, i will get an ass whole that plays back and forth. he passes. then slows |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:31 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. I know what you mean.... |
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seabeyond
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:35 AM Response to Reply #19 |
66. asshole. typing without thinking. bad. nt |
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JVS
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
13. Since my car doesn't have cruise control, I have to pay attention. |
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Horse with no Name
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
14. I generally drive under the speed limit |
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seabeyond
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. bad you bad... bad bad. you should get a ticket for going too slow. bad |
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Horse with no Name
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:04 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. LOL |
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seabeyond
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:09 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. oh, lmao. lol. well, we have to do what we have to do to make it through our days... |
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Aerows
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
17. Is 135 mph against the law? |
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FarCenter
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
20. I go at the same 35 mph that the other four lanes are going |
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madrchsod
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
21. the average speed on the toll road i drive to chicago is close to 80. |
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customerserviceguy
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
23. You can generally drive |
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shraby
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
24. I've noticed that on interstates cars come in packs. By |
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TwilightGardener
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:13 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. I notice this too. I just keep trundling along at the speed limit in the right lane, |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:36 PM Response to Reply #26 |
40. It's like they are insecure... |
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A HERETIC I AM
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:36 PM Response to Reply #24 |
41. Want to know why that is? |
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shraby
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:08 PM Response to Reply #41 |
50. That may be true, but I sure enjoy not having to watch out |
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RKP5637
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
25. Generally drive with cruise control on about 5 mph over the limit. Also watch |
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A HERETIC I AM
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
27. 2 rules to go by; The 10% rule and the 75th percentile rule. |
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SlimJimmy
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:21 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Finally, someone that gets it. +1 |
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Kali
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:23 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. never knew there was a 75% rule |
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A HERETIC I AM
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:30 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. The fact is Kali, most people do exactly that. |
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alphafemale
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:36 PM Response to Reply #27 |
39. I generally match a pace with those around me. |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:39 PM Response to Reply #27 |
43. I agree with you that I like to see every car that is around me... |
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justabob
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:00 AM Response to Reply #27 |
55. regarding the 75% rule |
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A HERETIC I AM
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:05 AM Response to Reply #55 |
56. Was she in the right lane? Or the middle lane of 3? Or the left lane? |
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justabob
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:20 AM Response to Reply #56 |
57. I don't know |
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A HERETIC I AM
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:27 AM Response to Reply #57 |
58. No worries. It's late! n/t |
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wickerwoman
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:40 AM Response to Reply #27 |
59. I just try to stay as far from everyone else as possible. |
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uncle ray
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:31 AM Response to Reply #59 |
63. plus it's much less likely someone will call the cops when they see you lighting up. |
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lapislzi
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:54 AM Response to Reply #27 |
71. Love this. |
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jtuck004
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
29. Why? |
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FarLeftFist
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
30. It usually takes me to about 70-75mph before I glance down purposely. |
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tabatha
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
32. I hate going fast. So I have to force myself up to the speed limit. |
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kentauros
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:09 AM Response to Reply #32 |
73. Interesting that you're the only one (so far) to mention the idea of reactions. |
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NYC_SKP
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. Try to always be the *second fastest* car on the interstate, or keep it at or under 80 MPH. |
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kentuck
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:43 PM Response to Reply #34 |
44. Maybe they will get the other guy because he's doing 85.. |
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NYC_SKP
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:45 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Yup! Sometimes it works... |
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RebelOne
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:24 PM Response to Reply #45 |
100. Usually works, because the cops will get driver |
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phaseolus
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
36. I never look at the speedometer |
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valerief
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
38. I always check my speedometer and my rear view mirror. |
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LeftyMom
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
42. The cops here pull people over for driving the limit. It's suspicious behavior. |
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WillowTree
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
46. I don't speed. I just don't. |
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Exultant Democracy
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Tue Nov-01-11 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
47. I drive to maximize my mileage because of climate change. |
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U4ikLefty
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
48. What's a "speed limit"? |
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krispos42
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
51. In crowded Connecticut, there seem to be two options |
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demosincebirth
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
53. In California, we call 'em Freeways.. Don't know nuttung 'bout inerstaats |
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Common Sense Party
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:52 AM Response to Reply #53 |
62. That's 'cuz in California, you don't believe there ARE other states. |
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demosincebirth
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:29 PM Response to Reply #62 |
105. Only Blue Sates. |
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Common Sense Party
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Wed Nov-02-11 04:13 PM Response to Reply #105 |
108. Only New York state. |
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Tommy_Carcetti
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:01 AM Response to Reply #53 |
72. Interesting as to the regionalism for the notion of a limited access highway. |
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Xithras
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #72 |
86. Many of those terms are used in California. |
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demosincebirth
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:28 PM Response to Reply #86 |
104. You must be from San Jose |
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Xithras
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Wed Nov-02-11 03:32 PM Response to Reply #104 |
106. No... |
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demosincebirth
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Wed Nov-02-11 10:57 PM Response to Reply #106 |
110. Gotta be Santa Clara! |
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Tommy_Carcetti
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:01 PM Response to Reply #86 |
109. I know California has roads they call "expressways".... |
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Xithras
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:17 AM Response to Reply #53 |
83. Actually, in California, we mostly just call them "the". |
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nadinbrzezinski
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Tue Nov-01-11 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
54. I am far more selfish than that |
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Common Sense Party
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
60. I set cruise at 4 mph above the posted speed limit unless the situation |
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JCMach1
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Wed Nov-02-11 05:14 AM Response to Original message |
64. Because speed kills... come visit me in the UAE if you want to see the results... |
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MineralMan
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:33 AM Response to Original message |
65. If I'm driving long distance on the Interstate, my speed is |
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seabeyond
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
67. so, what i have always felt interesting is a persons rhythm. i talk fast, walk fast, move fast |
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JoePhilly
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
68. If you are driving slower than the overall flow of traffic GET IN THE RIGHT LANE! |
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mrs_p
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:41 AM Response to Original message |
69. i have a baby in car |
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slackmaster
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:55 AM Response to Reply #69 |
78. Going significantly slower than the flow of traffic puts you at risk |
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mrs_p
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:02 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. i'm in colorado |
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slackmaster
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:58 AM Response to Reply #81 |
91. Ah, that makes sense. The only part I don't get is why you might exercise less caution... |
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mrs_p
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:01 PM Response to Reply #91 |
95. b/c no child in the car means i don't have a precious little life |
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slackmaster
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:21 PM Response to Reply #95 |
98. I value my own life and those of other drivers just as much as I do any child |
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mrs_p
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:24 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. wow - you don't know me at all... |
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slackmaster
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:43 PM Response to Reply #99 |
102. I regard driving without total commitment to safety at all times as a sign of immaturity |
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Common Sense Party
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:21 PM Response to Reply #81 |
92. I can. The reason: If you're in Wyoming and you're trying to get out of |
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mrs_p
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:03 PM Response to Reply #92 |
96. hahaha |
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LWolf
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Wed Nov-02-11 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
70. When I drive on the interstate |
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Shagbark Hickory
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
74. I always scan for kkkops when I drive. But I usually set the cruise control to |
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Bluenorthwest
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
75. I drive with safety and economy in mind |
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JustABozoOnThisBus
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
76. Speeds vary on the interstates |
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slackmaster
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
77. I generally go with the flow of traffic for safety reasons |
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Fumesucker
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Wed Nov-02-11 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
79. Meh, I'm more worried about gas mileage than speed now... |
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surrealAmerican
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Wed Nov-02-11 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
80. I think the point here is that ... |
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kentuck
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:35 AM Response to Reply #80 |
88. Really... |
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surrealAmerican
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:58 PM Response to Reply #88 |
94. It's not really a question of what the speed limit is: ... |
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rjj621
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
82. I'm generally going over the posted speed limit |
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kentuck
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #82 |
85. I have passed cops before... |
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FreeJoe
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Wed Nov-02-11 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
87. Cruise |
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OxQQme
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Wed Nov-02-11 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
93. Depends |
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NeedleCast
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
97. My Round Trip Commute is 114 miles/day |
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The Second Stone
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Wed Nov-02-11 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
101. On the freeway I drive the limit plus one or two mph over |
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Obamanaut
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Wed Nov-02-11 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
103. In the car I set the cruise control at the speed limit (generally 70 in Fla), |
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Old Troop
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Wed Nov-02-11 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
107. I guess I'm a scofflaw. I try to average 75 mph or so. I have no excuse |
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