fast

speed limit or 1 or 2 below, never speed

I don't.

on the left hand side of the road

I squeeze him between my thighs right, then I put one hand on his chest and the other around his throat see....

oh, wait.... your talking about a car?

missmad said:

So it's you gummin' up the works when I'm on my way to work in the morning.

It depends where I am. I can drive on both sides of the road now and from the left and right side of the car.

I tend to be a cautious driver and I have never rec'd a speeding ticket.


I only drive automatics though...I know...I am lame.

KidaDynamite said:

Apparently too fast

This may help, but you should really consult a professional rather than the org.

1. Prepare for the experience! Learning to drive a car can be both exciting and daunting. However, driving is not only fun and easy, but also rewarding, and cruising down a road on a cool Sunday afternoon can be incredibly fun.
* Be in a stable mood, sober, and not too tired before you drive.
* Always make sure the vehicle is in proper working order before you drive it. A walk-around check is a good idea.
* Have insurance and the paper to prove it.
* Be a legal, licensed driver and have your license with you.
* Be courteous to the others on the road.
* Be safe and follow all the posted and implied laws while driving.
2. Learn to drive. It might be a good idea to take professional lessons from a driving institute. However, if this is not possible, enlist the aid of a sibling, parent, or friend who is a careful driver and has been driving for a while.
3. Be alert. Check the rear view and side mirrors; make sure you can see all traffic and pedestrians behind you. Make it a habit to check your mirrors every few seconds while driving.
4. Watch out for bigger vehicles like trucks, buses, semis, and SUVs that charge the road. Sometimes people with big cars drive like bullies, and you need to understand that if your car comes head to head with them, your car will lose.
5. The following steps are designed for a manual transmission, for it is somewhat harder

* Pulling Off: With the car at a standstill, press the clutch all the way down. Shift into 1st usually by moving the gearshift lever left and forward. (Some older cars, however, may have 1st in the left-down position.) Apply some throttle and slowly release the clutch. The car will start moving before the clutch is fully released and begin to accelerate as you release the clutch. The more you release the clutch, the more throttle you need to apply. The faster you do the releasing, the more throttle you should apply initially. Flooring the accelerator and letting your foot off the clutch will result either in a wheel spin (for high-powered cars), or in the engine going out.
6. Up-shift: Up-shift refers to changing to a higher gear, e.g. 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd. Since you're reading this, apparently you're learning, so don't fool around with late shifts like racers do.
7. The big question is when to shift. Each piston engine has certain RPM at which it yields the most power (it is not when the accelerator is down to the floor, speed and power are two different things). For gasoline engines the higher output is between 3000 and 4000 RPM and for diesel engines it's between 2000 and 3000 RPM. As you pull off (see above) the engine will soon spin up. When you're in the middle of the most efficient engine mode (i.e. approx. 3500 RPM for gasoline and 2500 RPM for diesels), the time has come to shift. Press the clutch all the way down smoothly but quickly, at the same time removing your right foot from the accelerator. While the clutch is between "CONNECTED" (released) and "DISCONNECTED" (pressed) it only transmits a fraction of the engine's torque. The more you press it, the less torque it transmits. When you release the accelerator, the engine will slow down to idle, but it takes time. During the process the clutch should remain in a middle position. This sounds complex, but it actually takes only half a second. The point is not to press the clutch too sharply or too slowly. Holding the clutch, shift from one gear to another. Most cars have their forward gears in the same place, so just take a look at the lever knob. Do the shifting with a minimum of force. If the shift requires excessive force to complete either you're not doing it right, or the transmission needs some serious work. After you complete the shift repeat the same process as if you are pulling off from a standstill (lightly step on the gas and smoothly release the clutch.
8. Unless one can match the rev of the engine and the speed of the wheels, failing to give some initial throttle will result in the car sharply slowing down and then sharply accelerating as you step on the accelerator. Sudden releasing of the clutch will either make your car jerk, or will stop your engine.
9. Downshift: Downshift means switching to a lower gear, i.e. 4th to 3rd. You do that in two cases:
10. You need to slow down, so as the speed decreases, you need to downshift, or
11. You want to maintain your current speed, but need more power for quicker acceleration, e.g. when overtaking.
12. Depending on the case there are two ways of downshifting
13. Press the clutch and release the accelerator as if upshifting. If necessary, apply some brake to decrease your speed enough. Shift into the lower gear. If the speed is higher than the RPM of the engine, it will serve as a brake. Release the clutch smoothly but quickly, then apply some accelerator or brake as the need might be. Downshifting is an effective way of decreasing your speed, especially on wet or icy roads. Moreover, on wet or icy roads it's highly recommended to use downshift to slow down (at a stoplight for example) and deploy your brake when the car is in 2nd with the engine at idle. This slows you down without turning the car into a sleigh.
14. Repeat the same steps as in point a), but before releasing the clutch press the accelerator until the engine spins at the approximate RPM corresponding to your current speed at the lower gear. Of course no one can match it exactly, but a little higher RPM is better than somewhat lower.
15. Remember the basic principles of gearshifting: The slower you go, the lower gear you need and vice-versa. Also, the speed at a certain gear when the engine is in the optimal RPM band is the speed at which the engine will be idle at the higher gear.
16. Never look at your RPM gauge when shifting! With the minimum of practice you'll be able to tell the RPM by only listening to the engine and you'll know when it's time to shift. Your eyes should be on the road!
17. Never downshift 2nd to 1st! If you need to use 1st, stop the car, than pull off!
18. Normal stopping: Press the brake continuously, but not all the way down. No matter the gear, do not tamper with the gearbox until you hear the engine fade out. Then press the clutch, shift into neutral and finalize your stopping. If for some reason you have to continue before fully stopped, make a decision as to which gear you should shift (preferably the one that requires lower RPM), and shift in it as if you are upshifting for the gear with the lower RPM, or downshifting type (b) for the higher RPM gear.
19. Emergency stopping: Forget about the gears. Press the brake quickly, but not sharply. Do not floor the brake pedal, it will lock your wheels and decrease your braking efficiency. However, most cars are now equipped with Anti-lock Brake System (or ABS) which prevents the brakes from locking up under hard braking. If your car is equipped with ABS, see Tips for further information as some of the rules described from here on do not apply or differ slightly. Do not turn the steering wheel, especially on an aids ridden front-wheel-drive cars. If your wheels lock, slightly release the pedal. On wet or icy roads try quick "kicks" on the brake rather than pressing and holding it. If you feel that you can't stop in time, Release the break before turning the wheel! This will keep you from starting a slide during which you will be unable to control the car. Even worse, if you start a slide, your car will keep moving towards the obstacle sideways. In city conditions, if you need to swerve, go left!
20. Remember: It's better to take your car on an empty lot and practice emergency stopping in a non-emergency situation, than becoming an hero. Practicing can be fun and, contrary to common beliefs, is not likely to inflict any damage on your car.
21. This should give you an idea how to get your car moving. Don't forget that becoming a driver requires practice, and reading websites will help prepare u a little but not fully, so contact a sibling or adult that knows how to drive for more help. The real driving is not about HOW to do, but about WHAT to do.
22. When you begin your practicing, be calm and most of all -- enjoy yourself! Driving is not an exact science, so not doing things the exact way your teacher does does not necessarily mean you're doing it wrong. As time passes you'll build your own habits.


[edit] Tips

* If your car is equipped with ABS, you must press the brake as hard as you can in emergency stop. This will activate ABS and bring your car to a complete stop in the shortest distance while allowing you to retain control over your car. Do not 'pump' the brake nor loosen the force applied to the pedal no matter what. While ABS is active, you may feel vibration through the brake pedal but this is expected and completely normal. Just continue pressing the brake as hard as possible until your car stops.
* Take it easy. Slow down, put on some relaxing music and just cruise. You may be surprised how much less stress is involved in driving if you eliminate the need to hurry. Give yourself extra time and learn to enjoy driving.
* Wear your seat belt: your face will thank you later.
* Practice makes perfect.

Fast and wrecklessly.

better after 4 or 5 pints.

Speed limit, even though they're rather stupid here where I live.

But I LOVE to drive fast

Serious said:

Same here. I've never even put a key in an ignition. I'd be a nightmare on the roads.

Usually about 10 mph (but no more) above the speed limit. But I'm pretty straight-laced everywhere else: I always wear a belt, I use my signals, I don't weave, I don't charge yellow lights, I wave when folk let me over, etc.

with a mean slice

i just got my license...i waited until 30 years of age to get it...

Find a state trooper and gun it right behind him/her. Can't get a speeding ticket if I don't go by him/her.

onenitealone said:

Same here!

KidaDynamite said:

well as long as you know how to use stick

I have a lead foot when it comes to the highway. I've learned to slow my roll. Shit, I can't afford to speed with the price of gas.

EmeraldSkies said:

onenitealone said:

Serious said:

OMG, that's three of us who'd be a menace to society if we got behind the wheel.

onenitealone said:

Maybe we should just go for it .

Serious said:

Maybe we should - it would be very handy - but I get stressed out enough as it is, sometimes, just walking down the street. Y'know - people stopping RIGHT in front of you, coming out of nowhere, walking into you... I'd totally have road rage in a car.

onenitealone said:

When I am walking I always have difficulties finding my way if I haven't been where I want to go a million times .

I would drive in certain countries though. Wen I was on vacation in South Africa or in Trinidad/Tobago the people were driving so much more relaxed than here in Austria, so if I were living in such a country I'd go for it .