When did you start to "slow down"?
Drifting
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From: Qualicum Beach British Columbia
I have recently noticed that I tend to drive at or below the speed limit much more often than not... That is not to say I was always driving like a lunatic brfore... but there was a time when I was usually at least 10 or 15 above the limit on the freeway... often more. On my most recent trip to Galveston... I had to set the cruise at 73 (limit was 70) because... otherwise, I always seemed to be doing 64 or 65...
At 36 years of age, I don't think I qualify as "old"... but I have noticed that my tendencies have definitely changed. Anyone else notice this?
At 36 years of age, I don't think I qualify as "old"... but I have noticed that my tendencies have definitely changed. Anyone else notice this?
Team Owner
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From: Canon City Co
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
I'm 61 and haven't reached that stage yet.. I always drive the speed limit in residential areas. I've raised 5 children and have no desire to injure someone elses. But in the wide open spaces, I am wide open.. That's why I have a Vette. I may drive fast, but I drive smart. My attention level picks up to a higher degree, being aware of my surroundings and potential trouble spots. I turn the radio off and tune out passengers if I have any. Of course my wife doesn't think I ever listen to her anyway..
...(78/60)...I wasnt even in my Vette...was in my 4x4....Probably a good thing...had I been in one of the Vettes Id have probably been doing "substantially" more
Team Owner
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From: Canon City Co
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
Pro
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From: Henderson, NV
I also make a fairly decent living now
and couldn't do my job without my license.
Drifting
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From: Henderson Nevada
Only if I get a hit on my radar detector!
I actually started slowing down after gas hit $4. I usually do my spirited driving on open highways with no traffic and a looooong staight away we enjoy here in the open desert. Just have to watchout for aircraft.
I actually started slowing down after gas hit $4. I usually do my spirited driving on open highways with no traffic and a looooong staight away we enjoy here in the open desert. Just have to watchout for aircraft.
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Drifting
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From: San Dimas Ca.
I never drove my car that fast, at most 10 over. Getting on the freeway seems to be the most fun for me. Recently I had a motorcycle car encounter. I broke a collarbone and needed surgery I slowed down quite a bit after that.
I always thought 20 over was the speed limit for motorcycles. 85 was the speed that felt most comfortable on the freeway and usually just 20 over around town. Since my crash 4 months ago I stick to the speed limit or less. It took about 45 years to arrive at this point.
Rick
I always thought 20 over was the speed limit for motorcycles. 85 was the speed that felt most comfortable on the freeway and usually just 20 over around town. Since my crash 4 months ago I stick to the speed limit or less. It took about 45 years to arrive at this point.
Rick
Melting Slicks
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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!
Just drive safe, there are times and places where you can open her up just have to use your head. I usually keep her about 10 mph over the limit. When I really need the urge to speed I take it to the drag strip or the track. That always take care of it
Safety Car
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From: Lynn Haven, FL Sunshine State
St. Jude Donor '08
WTF?
No, I'm one of the MFR's that want to run stupid a$$ drivers off the road. My finger and horn are getting worn out so please stay at home instead of driving 7 under, probably in the left lane, or on a clogged up two lane road.
No, I'm one of the MFR's that want to run stupid a$$ drivers off the road. My finger and horn are getting worn out so please stay at home instead of driving 7 under, probably in the left lane, or on a clogged up two lane road.
Team Owner
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From: Canon City Co
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
As far as the lolly-gaggers in the left lane...Im with you 100% on that one....Wish I could convert my fog lights into James Bond machine guns and blow their tires out
(The previous statement was said in JEST!)Fortunately, Colorado now has a "Keep right except to pass" law
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Pro
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From: Henderson, NV
Yeah, and it's about as effective as a J walking law.
I hate driving I-25, some days its like a speedway and other days its like driving Miss Daisy!
I spent 3 years stationed in Germany in the army. The germans could teach Colorodians a thing or two about the left lane.
I hate driving I-25, some days its like a speedway and other days its like driving Miss Daisy!
I spent 3 years stationed in Germany in the army. The germans could teach Colorodians a thing or two about the left lane.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kelso Washington
St. Jude Donor '09, '13, '15
The right lane seems to be the new passing lane here in America. fools...
But I NEVER go over the speed limit!!!
Unless, of course...ahem...on an approved track......
But I NEVER go over the speed limit!!!
Unless, of course...ahem...on an approved track......
Safety Car
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From: . New York
When I got a car with a freeking HUD ! 
Not that I speed around a lot. I do find that I drove a lot faster prior to say 40 y/o, but the subsequent age (that means Im no longer in a hurry all the time) related reduction that occurred at 40ish pales in comparison to the effect of having the damn HUD.
I just find my self driving at exactly the limit now. I mean before, I would drive at "whatever ?", not racing around, but not much attention to speed, whatever seemed right. Now the speed is posted right there on the windshield, you cant help but see it. So if you are not in a hurry,why go over?
Before I get the "why dont you get a minivan ?" ribbing I do need to say that I still like to carve up and down a nice mountain road at "whatever seems right" and I find that in that scenario the whatever probably exceeds the posted limit.
135<== that number is just a random number, has nothing to do with operating a vehicle.
Not that I speed around a lot. I do find that I drove a lot faster prior to say 40 y/o, but the subsequent age (that means Im no longer in a hurry all the time) related reduction that occurred at 40ish pales in comparison to the effect of having the damn HUD.
I just find my self driving at exactly the limit now. I mean before, I would drive at "whatever ?", not racing around, but not much attention to speed, whatever seemed right. Now the speed is posted right there on the windshield, you cant help but see it. So if you are not in a hurry,why go over?
Before I get the "why dont you get a minivan ?" ribbing
I do need to say that I still like to carve up and down a nice mountain road at "whatever seems right" and I find that in that scenario the whatever probably exceeds the posted limit.135
<== that number is just a random number, has nothing to do with operating a vehicle.
Last edited by Jistari; Oct 30, 2008 at 04:27 AM.
Pro
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From: Palm Harbor Florida
Its as simple as this....you know speeding tickets are expensive and you also know that "driving it like you stole it" is "high school". I'd rather drive it safely and be seen by others who envy rather than blowing by everyone before they say "look at that as!@#$%" and the way he's driving. I'm 32 and I'm the same way.
