!BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Fo Da R-sPeEd BoYz)
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!BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Fo Da R-sPeEd BoYz)
BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New York driver never
uses them.
2. Under no circumstance should you leave a safe distance between you and
the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by somebody else,
putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
3. The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you
have of getting hit.
4. Never, ever come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it
and it will result in you being rear-ended.
5. Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. New
York is a no-fault insurance state and the other guy doesn't have anything
to lose.
6. Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your
ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal
pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs.
7. Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way
to scare people entering the highway.
8. Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as a suggestion and are
apparently not enforceable in New York during rush hour.
9. Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or
move over doesn't mean that a New York driver flashing his high beams
behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
10. Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even
someone changing a tire.
11. Learn to swerve abruptly. New York is the home of the high-speed slalom
driving thanks to the State Highway Department, which puts potholes in key
locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.
12. It is traditional in New York to honk your horn at cars that don't move
the instant the light turns green.
13. Remember that the goal of every New York driver is to get there first
by whatever means necessary.
14. In the New York area, 'flipping someone the bird' is considered a
polite New York salute. This gesture should always be returned.
I'm sure we (from NY that is) can fill in the empty 6 spots.
OK, I just thought of another;
15. If it's raining, you drive at least 20 mph over the posted speed limit But, if you're in any SUV and it's snowing you try to double that pace.
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New York driver never
uses them.
2. Under no circumstance should you leave a safe distance between you and
the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by somebody else,
putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
3. The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you
have of getting hit.
4. Never, ever come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it
and it will result in you being rear-ended.
5. Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. New
York is a no-fault insurance state and the other guy doesn't have anything
to lose.
6. Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your
ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal
pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs.
7. Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way
to scare people entering the highway.
8. Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as a suggestion and are
apparently not enforceable in New York during rush hour.
9. Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or
move over doesn't mean that a New York driver flashing his high beams
behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
10. Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even
someone changing a tire.
11. Learn to swerve abruptly. New York is the home of the high-speed slalom
driving thanks to the State Highway Department, which puts potholes in key
locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.
12. It is traditional in New York to honk your horn at cars that don't move
the instant the light turns green.
13. Remember that the goal of every New York driver is to get there first
by whatever means necessary.
14. In the New York area, 'flipping someone the bird' is considered a
polite New York salute. This gesture should always be returned.
I'm sure we (from NY that is) can fill in the empty 6 spots.
OK, I just thought of another;
15. If it's raining, you drive at least 20 mph over the posted speed limit But, if you're in any SUV and it's snowing you try to double that pace.
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (CivicSiR94)
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Good stuff , Damn New Yorkers </TD></TR></TABLE>
no doubt.....although i shouldn't talk...i have never experienced NY drivers as a driver myself
Good stuff , Damn New Yorkers </TD></TR></TABLE>no doubt.....although i shouldn't talk...i have never experienced NY drivers as a driver myself
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (chad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no doubt.....although i shouldn't talk...i have never experienced NY drivers as a driver myself</TD></TR></TABLE>
Neither have I, and thanks to a few experiences as a passenger, I don't think I ever will.
Neither have I, and thanks to a few experiences as a passenger, I don't think I ever will.
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (dc231)
thing is though
you may think its funny but its all true
I espcially like number 9
I'm guilty of going into this "mode" of driving when i'm in manhattan
you may think its funny but its all true
I espcially like number 9
I'm guilty of going into this "mode" of driving when i'm in manhattan
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (1GreyTeg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New York driver never
uses them.
2. Under no circumstance should you leave a safe distance between you and
the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by somebody else,
putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
3. The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you
have of getting hit.
4. Never, ever come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it
and it will result in you being rear-ended.
5. Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. New
York is a no-fault insurance state and the other guy doesn't have anything
to lose.
6. Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your
ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal
pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs.
7. Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way
to scare people entering the highway.
8. Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as a suggestion and are
apparently not enforceable in New York during rush hour.
9. Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or
move over doesn't mean that a New York driver flashing his high beams
behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
10. Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even
someone changing a tire.
11. Learn to swerve abruptly. New York is the home of the high-speed slalom
driving thanks to the State Highway Department, which puts potholes in key
locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.
12. It is traditional in New York to honk your horn at cars that don't move
the instant the light turns green.
13. Remember that the goal of every New York driver is to get there first
by whatever means necessary.
14. In the New York area, 'flipping someone the bird' is considered a
polite New York salute. This gesture should always be returned.
I'm sure we (from NY that is) can fill in the empty 6 spots.
OK, I just thought of another;
15. If it's raining, you drive at least 20 mph over the posted speed limit But, if you're in any SUV and it's snowing you try to double that pace.
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This only applies in NYC (and its 5 boroughs). Where I live drivers are actually cautious and courteous
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New York driver never
uses them.
2. Under no circumstance should you leave a safe distance between you and
the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by somebody else,
putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
3. The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you
have of getting hit.
4. Never, ever come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it
and it will result in you being rear-ended.
5. Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. New
York is a no-fault insurance state and the other guy doesn't have anything
to lose.
6. Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your
ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal
pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs.
7. Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way
to scare people entering the highway.
8. Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as a suggestion and are
apparently not enforceable in New York during rush hour.
9. Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or
move over doesn't mean that a New York driver flashing his high beams
behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
10. Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even
someone changing a tire.
11. Learn to swerve abruptly. New York is the home of the high-speed slalom
driving thanks to the State Highway Department, which puts potholes in key
locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.
12. It is traditional in New York to honk your horn at cars that don't move
the instant the light turns green.
13. Remember that the goal of every New York driver is to get there first
by whatever means necessary.
14. In the New York area, 'flipping someone the bird' is considered a
polite New York salute. This gesture should always be returned.
I'm sure we (from NY that is) can fill in the empty 6 spots.
OK, I just thought of another;
15. If it's raining, you drive at least 20 mph over the posted speed limit But, if you're in any SUV and it's snowing you try to double that pace.
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This only applies in NYC (and its 5 boroughs). Where I live drivers are actually cautious and courteous
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (FrostyDC4)
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Where I live drivers are actually cautious and courteous </TD></TR></TABLE>
Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
this summer I went to Buffalo to go pick up a car
When I was about 5 hours away from NYC then ppl were acutally cautious and courteous
Where I live drivers are actually cautious and courteous
</TD></TR></TABLE>Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
this summer I went to Buffalo to go pick up a car
When I was about 5 hours away from NYC then ppl were acutally cautious and courteous
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Dan GSR)
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Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
this summer I went to Buffalo to go pick up a car
When I was about 5 hours away from NYC then ppl were acutally cautious and courteous
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dan speaks the truth..even though im from ct....we drive very close to that!...-Roger
Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
this summer I went to Buffalo to go pick up a car
When I was about 5 hours away from NYC then ppl were acutally cautious and courteous
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dan speaks the truth..even though im from ct....we drive very close to that!...-Roger
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that sounds about right.
Ryan, who lives by those rules to the T on NY roadways.
Youre either an aggressive driver, or a victim.
"kill or be killed"
Jersey and CT arent far behind, probably due to influence and peer pressure of New Yorkers.
Ryan, who lives by those rules to the T on NY roadways.
Youre either an aggressive driver, or a victim.
"kill or be killed"
Jersey and CT arent far behind, probably due to influence and peer pressure of New Yorkers.
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (1GreyTeg)
Where did you get that? Its so true!
In other words a near perfect environment for the R, quick, strong, sharp handling, great brakes, and Yellow to blend in. Just like a big AutoX
In other words a near perfect environment for the R, quick, strong, sharp handling, great brakes, and Yellow to blend in. Just like a big AutoX
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Dan GSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dan GSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
this summer I went to Buffalo to go pick up a car
When I was about 5 hours away from NYC then ppl were acutally cautious and courteous
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I'm about 1.5 hrs from NYC. People are courteous here (it keep my ins. rates low)
Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
this summer I went to Buffalo to go pick up a car
When I was about 5 hours away from NYC then ppl were acutally cautious and courteous
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I'm about 1.5 hrs from NYC. People are courteous here (it keep my ins. rates low)
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (1GreyTeg)
it's all so true
everytime I go into the city my attitude and my whole style of driving just switches over to "this is my road,so move!" mode
everytime I go into the city my attitude and my whole style of driving just switches over to "this is my road,so move!" mode
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (1GreyTeg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New York driver never
uses them.
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That's not true! When I make a lane change, I will blink it once and turn at the same time. So if I do get hit, I can win at court since I signaled and blame the other driver at fault.
I own NYC cabs! I stole my mom's car and drive in Manhattan while I only have a permit
1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New York driver never
uses them.
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That's not true! When I make a lane change, I will blink it once and turn at the same time. So if I do get hit, I can win at court since I signaled and blame the other driver at fault.
I own NYC cabs! I stole my mom's car and drive in Manhattan while I only have a permit
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Dan GSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dan GSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
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Long Island follows the boroughs rules though. Manhattan just has a whole set of rules on its own.
Where is that??
I'm about an hour from manhattan, and no one is cautious or courteous
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Long Island follows the boroughs rules though. Manhattan just has a whole set of rules on its own.
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (chad)
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no doubt.....although i shouldn't talk...i have never experienced NY drivers as a driver myself</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's funny you should mention that, because a couple of years ago I didn't know "rodney" very well and was hesitant to send him a money order for some fd3s wheels. I had to work up in NY and decided to take a rental car and drive to meet him and conduct the transaction in person.
I drove by the one rule all ATL drivers have: "DRIVE LIKE A COMPLETE AND TOTAL *******!!!
"
Worked like a charm!
I can honestly say I fit right in.
And it's funny you should mention this thread Anton; after all you were telling me the ATL drivers are pretty much nuts not too long ago.....
no doubt.....although i shouldn't talk...i have never experienced NY drivers as a driver myself</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's funny you should mention that, because a couple of years ago I didn't know "rodney" very well and was hesitant to send him a money order for some fd3s wheels. I had to work up in NY and decided to take a rental car and drive to meet him and conduct the transaction in person.
I drove by the one rule all ATL drivers have: "DRIVE LIKE A COMPLETE AND TOTAL *******!!!
"Worked like a charm!
I can honestly say I fit right in.And it's funny you should mention this thread Anton; after all you were telling me the ATL drivers are pretty much nuts not too long ago.....
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Black R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And it's funny you should mention this thread Anton; after all you were telling me the ATL drivers are pretty much nuts not too long ago.....
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This is so painfully true...
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This is so painfully true...
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Re: !BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW YORK! (Black R)
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And it's funny you should mention this thread Anton; after all you were telling me the ATL drivers are pretty much nuts not too long ago..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
They still are in my books. Totally heads up their asses. There are no accidents down there with you guys they are all Wrecks.
NJ drivers are pretty bad too (but not as bad as New Yorkers.) Connecticut drivers just drive too fast. New Yorkers know what they want to do and if you're in their way they will run you off the road getting to wherever they have to be.
Atlanta drivers just plain scare me.
And it's funny you should mention this thread Anton; after all you were telling me the ATL drivers are pretty much nuts not too long ago.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>They still are in my books. Totally heads up their asses. There are no accidents down there with you guys they are all Wrecks.
NJ drivers are pretty bad too (but not as bad as New Yorkers.) Connecticut drivers just drive too fast. New Yorkers know what they want to do and if you're in their way they will run you off the road getting to wherever they have to be.
Atlanta drivers just plain scare me.