Description : Do you pull over for an ambulance even if there's a median?
Last Answer : You have to make way however you can so long as it doesn't put you at risk. It's really important that ambulance gets to the hospital. If there was a 3 foot tall concrete median between the ambulance ... yes the ambulance will absolutely jump the curb if it's going to save a life so pull over then.
Description : Do you feel that your driving is affected if / when you text or talk on your hand-held cell phone?
Last Answer : Yes.
Description : When you get into your car to drive, do you strap the seat belt and then turn the key, or do you turn the car on first and then strap in?
Last Answer : The vehicles that I use for transportation have no seatbelts.
Description : Turning right onto a busy street with a yiled sign... I get very nervous, what should I do?
Last Answer : I don’t really see a problem with fully stopping if that’s what you think you need to do to be safe.
Description : Can you legally drive in England with a car that has a steering wheel on the left side?
Last Answer : I would think you would have to be able to. I think in most European countries they drive on the right side of the road, like in the U.S. You would still have to drive your left-steering wheeled ... on the left side of the road though, to do otherwise would be madness and most certainly illegal. :-)
Description : Why do the brits drive on the left?
Last Answer : Keeping to the left puts approaching strangers on one’s sword-hand side. Driving on the right side was the novelty, but necessary to allow one to whip the horses and navigate the roadway most comfortably.
Description : In England, do people walk on the left side of the sidewalk when passing someone walking the other way?
Last Answer : I think it’s just the same. Like you said, most people tend to veer to the right in the U.S., I would imagine most people in England veer to the left when walking…but it’s also only most of the time (as you pointed out). I wouldn’t say this is concrete, though.
Description : How often do you think those 18 wheel tractor trailers bang into waiting cars when they're turning left at an intersection in town?
Last Answer : They have to stop or they would lose their license. Trust me, they don’t want their day ruined by a wreck either. The paper work they have to fill out is crazy and all they are doing is trying to do their job to the best of their ability and to eek out a living.
Description : Pet peeve #822: Why don't some drivers turn on their headlights at dawn and dusk?
Last Answer : answer:They may have things on their mind and haven’t really noticed how dark it is getting. Not right, but it happens. I remember driving home one night. I was severely overworked at the time. The freeway was well lit and I suddenly realized I hadn’t turned my lights on!
Description : Turn signals - Statement of intent or request for permission?
Last Answer : A statement of intent.
Description : Why do some people not signal when they are going to turn?
Last Answer : That's one of my pet peeves too. I do it all the time and it really bothers me when others don't do it. Especially when they're driving like maniacs and are all over the place. That's why accidents ... you're going to go into my lane and be a reckless driver at least give me a heads up you know?
Description : Would you turn someone in if you could not remain anonymous?
Last Answer : Heck, I'll do it for you! That is so dangerous that he is still driving!! I think anonymity makes people feel safe in their actions. You can report to CPS anonymous, and as many times as you'd like. People ... that. Can you get a friend to fill the form out? I mean, it's just a simple form right?
Description : Why do some people not use turn signals?
Last Answer : I don’t know, but it really gets on my nerves! In NYC/NJ, it seems to be an epidemic.
Description : A car crashed into a pianist's car while taking a turn on a intersection. While exchanging insurances, what did the pianist say to the person? Format: That was ____ turn lad! Next time, ____ for cars while turning on an intersection! Now, I gotta get ____ to the studio for my piano recital! -Riddles
Last Answer : That was A-Sharp turn lad! Next time, B-Sharp for cars while turning on an intersection! Now, I gotta get Bach to the studio for my piano recital!
Description : If you screw a light bulb into a socket by turning the bulb toward the right with your right hand, which way would you turn the socket with your left hand in order to unscrew it while holding the bulb stationary? -Riddles
Last Answer : To the right. It's always the same direction.
Description : At intersection of roads, the traffic volume study is carried out to ascertain the number of vehicles (A) Moving along straights (B) Turning left (C) Turning right (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : What steps should you take to make a left turn at an intersection?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : When you are at an intersection waiting to turn left your wheels should be .?
Last Answer : ...aimed straight forward; not turned.
Description : Do you sometimes consider how crazy it is for us to drive 70 MPH passing within feet of other cars going 70 the opposite direction?
Last Answer : Not so much trust as lack of decent alternatives in most cases. Other than quit driving.
Description : Can I use a French driving license in the US ?
Last Answer : answer:International driver's license is not required An international driver's license is not required in the US. You can usually rent a car and drive with a valid driver's license from your home ... over 71 years old. Be sure to check on these restrictions if you are in these age categories.
Description : Can I use my UK driving licence in the US?
Last Answer : answer:Yes you can; legally speaking you only need a valid license and a passport. Hire companies may have their own individual rules about how long you need to have held your license for. This ... rules. http://www.theaa.com/getaway/idp/index.html https://www.theaa.com/common/contact_us_form.jsp
Description : How does one go about learning to drive in the US?
Last Answer : I learned at the age of fifteen. My dad took me out in his old truck, told me how and said “go for it”.
Description : What is it about driving that turns fairly intelligent people into complete idiots?
Last Answer : Do all Governments have to make road tests to get your license a lot more difficult, to really make sure people have a true understanding of the roads and it’s laws?
Description : What's your opinion of "rumble strips" cut into the road?
Last Answer : answer:The safety positives far outweigh anything else. Especially for drowsy drivers and drivers that are texting. I'd be interested to know what drawbacks are. (By rumble strips, I am assuming you mean ... at a major intersection. If you mean speed bumps or speed humps - that's a different story.
Description : Do you drive straight into a parking spot or do you back in?
Last Answer : I always drive straight in. Sometimes in a parking lot at a shopping center I'll pull forward if there's an empty spot in front of me, so that I can drive straight out. But I don't really ... apartment complex, and they usually end up doing a bad job of it and taking up 1.5 parking spaces.
Description : Why do men back into parking spaces?
Last Answer : I like backing into parking spaces mainly because I’m lazy. When I get ready to go I can just pull out without all the turning and twisting of the neck.
Description : What distance is needed for you to hop into your car and drive to your destination?
Last Answer : I bike everywhere that isn’t out of town.
Description : Why do people blindly follow the GPS route...even when it takes them into danger?
Last Answer : People are overusing computerized everything. Plain old good sense and common sense aren’t high tech enough to trust?
Description : Why do Southerners, who admit they can't drive in snow, insist on going out and sliding into each other like bumper cars during every snowstorm?
Last Answer : “You’d better drive home fast, because the roads are bad.” They’re out because when it snows, you need bread and milk. Not sure why, but you need bread and milk.
Description : Have you ever been so mad at another driver that you got into a verbal or physical confrontation with them?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, I followed a lady once, who ran a stop sign, almost causing an accident. I yelled out the window at a man in a giant SUV a few years ago who almost creamed us in a parking lot. His ... of that behavior, because too many nuts have guns or engage in road rage or both. Life is too short.
Description : Since we all claim to be great drivers, how often do you make sure all the lights on your vehicle are working?
Last Answer : I check mine just about every time I drive it. I have a drawer in the tool box full of spare bulbs for both vehicles.
Description : How often do you check to make sure all the lights on your vehicle are working properly?
Last Answer : Well, let’s see…..I last made that effort in…...1978, I think. So I guess that means (if I check tomorrow) that my answer will be…...(‘88….‘98…..2008…..2017) Every 39 years…. On the upside, I DO come to complete stops (well….OK….most of the time, I mean….)
Description : Does this make a case for hands-free driving in autonomous cars?
Last Answer : Internet Rule 34 applies to self driving cars?
Description : When you come upon a vehicle doing 20+mph under the posted limit, and the highway has no posted minimum, is it the slow drivers responsibility to let faster drivers by, or is it the faster drivers responsibility to make their own way around when safe?
Last Answer : answer:Theoretically or really? Theoretically, they should realize that they are going well below the speed limit and let you pass. So theoretically, it is his responsibility. Fat chance. These drivers are ... . So in reality, you as the faster driver, need to take that responsibility on yourself.
Description : How would this interaction make you feel (see details)?
Last Answer : Maybe not then, but later. I still think it was good to apologize.
Description : Is it normal to stop in the middle of traffic for a funeral procession?
Last Answer : No, one should pull to the shoulder to stop. It’s not superstition. It’s respect. If you don’t know the difference, I have no intention of helping you with that.
Description : When you're driving do you chat with passengers in your car?
Last Answer : If there are passengers, how do you avoid it?
Description : In the past, or now, did people need a license to ride a horse?
Last Answer : No, a license was not necessary either in the past or now.
Description : Would it work if a driver can get a special license to drive faster than the speed limit?
Last Answer : You can become a driver of ambulances and fire trucks.
Description : How well do you understand transport trucks?
Last Answer : You just told us all about them. ;-) I think I sort of understand how they drive, but I have never driven one, and I am sure there are many things about them I don't know, and ... from how the stores run out of stuff when even notably irregular weather slows down the trucks. Probably other things
Description : Why do people claim to be the best driver ever, and yet keep making the same stupid mistakes?
Last Answer : I learn and never do it again. I got two speeding tickets in the same week when I was in my early 20’s, after that I have never had any issues since.
Description : Have any countries ever switched driving from one side of the road to another?
Last Answer : Doubtful. Too many cars have the controls on the wrong side.
Description : Do you have a dash-cam for your vehicle?
Last Answer : I don’t and probably won’t. As many camera’s are around us everywhere now, I just don’t see the need.
Description : Can we have drone assisted driverless cars?
Last Answer : Sounds over complicating what is not that difficult a concept.I can’t think of what info a drone could see before the properly equipped car would see.
Description : In your opinion has rubbernecking in traffic situations gotten worse over the years?
Last Answer : Probably about the same, maybe a little worse. The problem, as I see it, is that a law against rubbernecking is stupid and unenforceable. The police are working the wreck; no police force is ... problem, then outlaw the actions that causes accidents in the first place. (Texting while driving, etc.)
Description : Do you know anyone who thinks yellow light means floor it?
Last Answer : My friend used to say, Yellow light means go faster, and she did. Zoom. Used to scare me when I was riding with her. I was also privileged to see her make a U-turn once in the middle of a busy ... who won't go a mile over the speed limit. Yellow light? She'll stop way back there just to be sure.
Description : Do you expext truck drivers to swerve (probably killing themselves), or do you believe most would stay on course no matter what?
Last Answer : Here is a video , this is sorta what I am trying to say https://youtu.be/eWuK-fi-D_w Let me tell you from my view,I would be standing on the brakes,but I would be driving through them I ... the 2 in the video. Did you notice that idiot never even stuck around to see if those drivers were alright.
Description : What are your thoughts and opinions on dash cams?
Last Answer : I can understand why you endorse them. If someone handed me one, I would probably use it, but so far, I feel no compulsion to buy one.
Description : Would you rather drive a four lane divided highway, or a two lane curvy highway?
Last Answer : If time isn’t an issue I would prefer the two lane curvy road though not so much at night.
Description : Do you really have to shoulder check every 5 seconds?
Last Answer : Uh NO! Just shoulder check when changing lanes. constantly checking the road. mirrors, and other things but just shoulder check when changing lanes.