Welcome to Michigan Driving - Page 5

racedoll · 07-09-2010, 07:10 AM

I like driving in MI because people actually go. They don't screw around and we get places. Erik has a fit when I drive anywhere because I will go with the flow of traffic even if it means balls out.

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Yes...

pet peeve

when mofos get on the highway into the right lane and go straight to the left when there is NOBODY in any lane in front of them. That shit is STUPID ANNOYING!

No kidding. Ohio is terrible for drivers like this. I'll pass on the right all the while blowing my horn at them to GTF over!!

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

So why not stay right, so that they don't have to do that? It's just common courtesy. Plus it's safer when people pass on the left, not the right.

I think a lot of people think they are the only ones on the road so they can drive where ever they please, having no regard for anyone around them. I HATE passing on the right but do it if I need to.

Homeslice · 07-09-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

101...it's easier to roll tighter when you aren't going over 45mph...

That is only rush hour in the city. In the suburbs and desert areas, it's wide open, 5 lanes each direction, average speeds 85 or so.

njchopper87 · 07-09-2010, 03:38 PM

SC driving sucks.. it seems the norm to travel the EXACT limit on highways. I have to pass people when I'm only going 5 over. There are some stubborn people that stay in the left, but most stay right. There are tight groups of people that go 85+, but I see too many cops to risk that.

NJ driving was nice. It was the norm to go 5 over, and most stay right for the daredevils that aren't scared of tickets.

MI driving.. I don't want to drive there if it's normal for people to tailgate like that. I'd just slow down to piss people off till they pass. I don't trust anyone enough to tailgate going 85 mph.. city traffic sure w/e, but highway speeds nuh uh.

Homeslice · 07-09-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by njchopper87

SC driving sucks.. it seems the norm to travel the EXACT limit on highways.

I experienced the same thing living in NC, whenever I'd go between Greensboro and Charlotte. I don't know whether it's because they're afraid of cops, or they're not car enthusiasts, or because the limited number of lanes in each direction makes them feel nervous. You go down to Atlanta and people drive way faster. Which is either because the highways are wider there, or because most of them are ex-Northerners, lol.

101lifts2 · 07-09-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

That is only rush hour in the city. In the suburbs and desert areas, it's wide open, 5 lanes each direction, average speeds 85 or so.

Maybe in SD...the 91 Freeway is blocked from 3pm to 9pm every weekday.

I don't even wanna take about the 5, 105, 605, 405, 110 etc. etc.

101lifts2 · 07-09-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

101...it's easier to roll tighter when you aren't going over 45mph...

hahaha...yeah traffic...I blame it on the Mexicans.

Homeslice · 07-09-2010, 04:40 PM

That is why German cars' suspension systems are wired so tight.......The cars need body control at high speeds. Germans might not be the most expressive or romantic people, but they don't fuck around when they build shit.

Most American and Japanese cars float all over the place, and their steering is too quick and artificial.

fasternyou929 · 07-11-2010, 01:07 AM

Maybe in your little world you're the only one on the road, but very rarely do I check my mirror and see nobody back there. I hate left lane campers so why woud I do it to anybody else? I bet every lane clogger out there thinks they're driving "fast enough". If the road is wide open I see your point, bit then I'm probably not passing anyone either.

Agree on JoJo's age and ego playing into his poor driving skills. :-)

Smittie61984 · 07-11-2010, 01:43 AM

People, we ride motrocycles. No need to worry about people sitting in the left lane when all we need to do is this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShacMAn_HK8

Gas Man · 07-18-2010, 03:22 PM

For those that don't know what 696 looks like in Michigan. I refered to how it's below ground level. Here's what I mean... I was there Thursday...

On my way to Troy to pickup some used tires for my lease turn in... then to the hood for mounting...

What up Mound & Nevada which is just north of davidson... yeah it was um....

07-11-2010, 01:43 AM	#9
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	People, we ride motrocycles. No need to worry about people sitting in the left lane when all we need to do is this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShacMAn_HK8 __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

07-18-2010, 03:22 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	For those that don't know what 696 looks like in Michigan. I refered to how it's below ground level. Here's what I mean... I was there Thursday... On my way to Troy to pickup some used tires for my lease turn in... then to the hood for mounting... What up Mound & Nevada which is just north of davidson... yeah it was um.... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-09-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	That is why German cars' suspension systems are wired so tight.......The cars need body control at high speeds. Germans might not be the most expressive or romantic people, but they don't fuck around when they build shit. Most American and Japanese cars float all over the place, and their steering is too quick and artificial.

07-11-2010, 01:07 AM	#8
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Maybe in your little world you're the only one on the road, but very rarely do I check my mirror and see nobody back there. I hate left lane campers so why woud I do it to anybody else? I bet every lane clogger out there thinks they're driving "fast enough". If the road is wide open I see your point, bit then I'm probably not passing anyone either. Agree on JoJo's age and ego playing into his poor driving skills. :-)