Driving!

Frau_Phillips · 03-12-08, 10:04 PM

I'm learning to drive, Subsim! Taking my test next week.

Any tips? What really annoys you when you're on the road? What do you appreciate?

Also: Kapitan_Phillips won't let me drive him around when he comes! He says he doesn't trust new drivers. Is this stupid? y/n?

fatty · 03-12-08, 10:08 PM

Fun times, I finally got around to learning late last year. Don't get too disheartened I guess; during my first 'mock' test I got 62 points (fail is 45) and felt pretty bad but after much practice, on the real deal I got zero. My biggest frustration is that at my height, the rear-view mirror blocks out everything between 1 o'clock and 3 o'clock, and I have to constantly duck to see in that direction. Good luck!

DeepIron · 03-12-08, 10:10 PM

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What really annoys you when you're on the road?

Women drivers...

Frau_Phillips · 03-12-08, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepIron

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What really annoys you when you're on the road?

Women drivers...

Awwwww, come on

:rotfl:

Blacklight · 03-12-08, 11:13 PM

Oh.. I forgot one...
Learn to drive with your knees so you can more effectively wave your arms in the air while cursing out the driver in front of you.

Blacklight · 03-12-08, 11:15 PM

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What really annoys you when you're on the road?

Everyone else who's on the road !!!! It's MY ROAD !!!!

Chad · 03-12-08, 10:11 PM

Don't text and drive!

kiwi_2005 · 03-12-08, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Don't text and drive!

Just recently here a lad drove into a couple coming home from dinner celebrating
their 40th wedding aniversary. Killed them both. He was txting a mate and drove into them headon. Got 18months home detention

Dont pick up hitchhikers!

Blacklight · 03-12-08, 10:22 PM

The right of way goes to the driver with the biggest gun !

bookworm_020 · 03-12-08, 10:53 PM

Stay to the speed limit (not to fast or slow), Don't ride on someones bumper and indicate before make a change lane or direction.

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Also: Kapitan_Phillips won't let me drive him around when he comes! He says he doesn't trust new drivers. Is this stupid? y/n?

He should trust you!

Tell him he's a passanger or he's walking!

Best of luck with the test!

Blacklight · 03-12-08, 11:02 PM

If any cars get in your way.. just push them out of the way !!!
Remember... always remember to use the right finger when flipping off the driver in front of you !!
Before going out for a drive, research interesting four letter words to "enhance" the "effectiveness" of that finger. Practice in front of a mirror.
When doing the above, make sure you state these words at the top of your lungs. (whispering makes them lose their "effectiveness" while driving)
Be sure to watch out for other aircraft when you're driving.
When you're driving with Kapitan Phillips, be totally silent and then SCREAM AS LOUD AS YOU CAN randomly durring the drive.
Speedbumps=airborn=fun
airborn+stationary object=not fun
airborn+police car=probation or jail time=fun or not fun depending on your tastes and fetishes

Dowly · 03-13-08, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Don't text and drive!

Nonsense, I can write whole books while flying a Messerschmitt 109G2 at 450km/h upside down and dodging bullets.

Ok ok, maybe it's not the same thing. :p

dean_acheson · 03-13-08, 03:09 PM

drive with two bloody hands, unless you are shifting. keep your eyes on the road unless checking the mirrors.

maintain tactical awareness of the sides of the road and other vehicles.

that is about all there is too it.

driving a car is just that, but it can kill you very quickly if you drive too fast, get drunk and drive, or not respect the fact you are operating a machine that is just as happy to mangle your soft flesh as it is to operate perfectly as a very useful modern tool.

I make that sound horrible, which seems odd, given my love of vehicles (I own four Mustangs) but they are what they are.

It infuriates me to no end to have some young person run up behind me all the while chatting away on the phone and checking themselves in the mirror.

AVGWarhawk · 03-13-08, 03:21 PM

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drive with two bloody hands

Now why would she want to drive with bloody hands? Leaving the scene of the crime I suppose:hmm: Is Kaptain Phillips OK? Next time let her drive KP!

Sailor Steve · 03-12-08, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Frau_Phillips

Any tips?

Remember that most other drivers are really just like you. When someone does something stupid, cut them some slack; next week may be your turn.

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What really annoys you when you're on the road?

People doing anything other than driving. Piloting two tons of steel at any speed is a full-time job.

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What do you appreciate?

Courtesy.

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Also: Kapitan_Phillips won't let me drive him around when he comes! He says he doesn't trust new drivers. Is this stupid? y/n?

Yes, it's stupid. New drivers can be more cautious and careful than someone who's been at it for years. Note I said "can be". Bookworm is right: he should trust you. Besides, how long has he been driving. If it's less that ten years, in my book he's still a new driver.

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Frau_Phillips Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2007 Location: The wrong side of the ocean Posts: 122 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Driving! I'm learning to drive, Subsim! Taking my test next week. Any tips? What really annoys you when you're on the road? What do you appreciate? Also: Kapitan_Phillips won't let me drive him around when he comes! He says he doesn't trust new drivers. Is this stupid? y/n? __________________

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Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Oh.. I forgot one... Learn to drive with your knees so you can more effectively wave your arms in the air while cursing out the driver in front of you. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

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Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Don't text and drive! __________________

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Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	The right of way goes to the driver with the biggest gun ! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

03-12-08, 11:02 PM	#11
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	If any cars get in your way.. just push them out of the way !!! Remember... always remember to use the right finger when flipping off the driver in front of you !! Before going out for a drive, research interesting four letter words to "enhance" the "effectiveness" of that finger. Practice in front of a mirror. When doing the above, make sure you state these words at the top of your lungs. (whispering makes them lose their "effectiveness" while driving) Be sure to watch out for other aircraft when you're driving. When you're driving with Kapitan Phillips, be totally silent and then SCREAM AS LOUD AS YOU CAN randomly durring the drive. Speedbumps=airborn=fun airborn+stationary object=not fun airborn+police car=probation or jail time=fun or not fun depending on your tastes and fetishes __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

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fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Fun times, I finally got around to learning late last year. Don't get too disheartened I guess; during my first 'mock' test I got 62 points (fail is 45) and felt pretty bad but after much practice, on the real deal I got zero. My biggest frustration is that at my height, the rear-view mirror blocks out everything between 1 o'clock and 3 o'clock, and I have to constantly duck to see in that direction. Good luck!

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dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	drive with two bloody hands, unless you are shifting. keep your eyes on the road unless checking the mirrors. maintain tactical awareness of the sides of the road and other vehicles. that is about all there is too it. driving a car is just that, but it can kill you very quickly if you drive too fast, get drunk and drive, or not respect the fact you are operating a machine that is just as happy to mangle your soft flesh as it is to operate perfectly as a very useful modern tool. I make that sound horrible, which seems odd, given my love of vehicles (I own four Mustangs) but they are what they are. It infuriates me to no end to have some young person run up behind me all the while chatting away on the phone and checking themselves in the mirror.