I don't care if you drive stupid, but...

CDepp · 12-10-2012, 08:27 AM

Please, please, use your blinker so you let others know exactly where you plan on flinging about 3000-5000lbs of metal on the interstate...

Changing a lane? Blinker.
Making a turn? Blinker.
You think nobody is around and doing either? Blinker.

And no, the use of your blinker does not indicate your right of way. Be courteous and if changing into a faster lane, make certain it's clear and keep speed with the traffic in that lane. Additionally, don't pull out into traffic and creep across 3 lanes, making traffic slam on their brakes around you so you can make the next turn: get to speed while moving over, and if necessary, make a u-turn a turn or two up or two left turns. And, for the love of Zeus, if you mistakenly make a commitment to a turn lane, keep it and correct your err after making the turn - do not jettison back out into flowing traffic.

All these drivers make me frightened about getting my Z in the next couple weeks!

/I might be overreacting
//It's a Z, worth overreacting maybe just a little

Haboob · 12-10-2012, 08:30 AM

Haha. I have been trying to get used to the unique blind spots in this car and have been using my blinker all the time.

It does make me nervous, because half the time I look two, maybe three times and still am not sure if there's someone there or not (when I'm actually the only one on the road!).

SouthArk370Z · 12-10-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Haha. I have been trying to get used to the unique blind spots in this car and have been using my blinker all the time.

It does make me nervous, because half the time I look two, maybe three times and still am not sure if there's someone there or not (when I'm actually the only one on the road!).

That's why I was taught in a defensive driving course to constantly be scanning the mirrors - especially in a car with limited visibility, such as the 370Z - so someone can't sneak up on you. This constant attention to the surrounding environment precludes talking on a cell phone, texting, and other distractions.

imwazn · 12-10-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Haha. I have been trying to get used to the unique blind spots in this car and have been using my blinker all the time.

It does make me nervous, because half the time I look two, maybe three times and still am not sure if there's someone there or not (when I'm actually the only one on the road!).

How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

Try doing this. It's weird at first, but it almost eliminates blind completely for me.

nmjaxx9 · 12-10-2012, 10:19 AM

I always use my blinker unless im speeding driving spiritedly.

SouthArk370Z · 12-10-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by imwazn

How To: Adjust Your Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots - Feature - Car and Driver

Try doing this. It's weird at first, but it almost eliminates blind completely for me.

I adjust the side mirrors so that I can just barely see the rear fenders when I lean to the side or tilt my head - probably close to what SAE/C&D recommends. During normal driving, I can't see the fenders, but a quick lean/tilt reassures me that they are still back there.

SoCalBoy · 12-10-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CDepp

Please, please, use your blinker so you let others know exactly where you plan on flinging about 3000-5000lbs of metal on the interstate...

Changing a lane? Blinker.
Making a turn? Blinker.
You think nobody is around and doing either? Blinker.

And no, the use of your blinker does not indicate your right of way. Be courteous and if changing into a faster lane, make certain it's clear and keep speed with the traffic in that lane. Additionally, don't pull out into traffic and creep across 3 lanes, making traffic slam on their brakes around you so you can make the next turn: get to speed while moving over, and if necessary, make a u-turn a turn or two up or two left turns. And, for the love of Zeus, if you mistakenly make a commitment to a turn lane, keep it and correct your err after making the turn - do not jettison back out into flowing traffic.

All these drivers make me frightened about getting my Z in the next couple weeks!

/I might be overreacting
//It's a Z, worth overreacting maybe just a little

one of my worst pet peeves, Cali is notorious for idiots not signalling. Pisses me the hell off. Especially when they cut you off then slow down. I'm like really??? F****** idiots

rebe945 · 12-10-2012, 08:42 AM

Crap drivers. I love the goons who shoot up your arse and then when i will not speed up, they shoot to the next lane and do the same to another driver. If only it were legal to blast them off the highway.

blackcherry20 · 12-10-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Haha. I have been trying to get used to the unique blind spots in this car and have been using my blinker all the time.

It does make me nervous, because half the time I look two, maybe three times and still am not sure if there's someone there or not (when I'm actually the only one on the road!).

me too!

scard to death I'm going to merge right into somebody that is in my blind spot...

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Originally Posted by rebe945

Crap drivers. I love the goons who shoot up your arse and then when i will not speed up, they shoot to the next lane and do the same to another driver. If only it were legal to blast them off the highway.

homeryansta · 12-11-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rebe945

Crap drivers. I love the goons who shoot up your arse and then when i will not speed up, they shoot to the next lane and do the same to another driver. If only it were legal to blast them off the highway.

get the f out of the passing lane then.

rebe945 · 12-12-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by homeryansta

get the f out of the passing lane then.

It wasnt a passing lane. These fools are everywhere. Anyways, tell that to a cop about a passing lane. Learn the rules.

nmjaxx9 · 12-13-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rebe945

It wasnt a passing lane. These fools are everywhere. Anyways, tell that to a cop about a passing lane. Learn the rules.

cops they are just doing their jobs, nice attempt

homeryansta · 12-13-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rebe945

It wasnt a passing lane. These fools are everywhere. Anyways, tell that to a cop about a passing lane. Learn the rules.

Why don't you learn the rules.

Keep right: New Jersey wants slow drivers to get out of the way - Los Angeles Times

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-10-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

one of my worst pet peeves, Cali is notorious for idiots not signalling. Pisses me the hell off. Especially when they cut you off then slow down. I'm like really??? F****** idiots

If you think cali is bad? Try Dallas-Fort Worth Tx.

SoCalBoy · 12-10-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If you think cali is bad? Try Dallas-Fort Worth Tx.

drivers seemed curtious when i was stationed there back in 2003. i guess alot has changed

12-10-2012, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 14	I don't care if you drive stupid, but... Please, please, use your blinker so you let others know exactly where you plan on flinging about 3000-5000lbs of metal on the interstate... Changing a lane? Blinker. Making a turn? Blinker. You think nobody is around and doing either? Blinker. And no, the use of your blinker does not indicate your right of way. Be courteous and if changing into a faster lane, make certain it's clear and keep speed with the traffic in that lane. Additionally, don't pull out into traffic and creep across 3 lanes, making traffic slam on their brakes around you so you can make the next turn: get to speed while moving over, and if necessary, make a u-turn a turn or two up or two left turns. And, for the love of Zeus, if you mistakenly make a commitment to a turn lane, keep it and correct your err after making the turn - do not jettison back out into flowing traffic. All these drivers make me frightened about getting my Z in the next couple weeks! /I might be overreacting //It's a Z, worth overreacting maybe just a little bigdog1250, zero, UNKNOWN_370 and 10 others like this.

12-10-2012, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Haha. I have been trying to get used to the unique blind spots in this car and have been using my blinker all the time. It does make me nervous, because half the time I look two, maybe three times and still am not sure if there's someone there or not (when I'm actually the only one on the road!). RoshDawg, GaleForce and axmea? like this.

12-10-2012, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 16	Drivers Crap drivers. I love the goons who shoot up your arse and then when i will not speed up, they shoot to the next lane and do the same to another driver. If only it were legal to blast them off the highway. 2010ZilverZ likes this.

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