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Darn it, have to go to traffic school now!

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Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
(stupid me I never turned my radar detector on)
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That would be your problem right thar 😉 I like my GTO's "overspeed warning," it beeps at me if I go too fast, which is easy to do if I get on the throttle in anything less than 6th gear...hell even in 6th its easy. And for some reason it just does NOT feel like you're going fast and next thing you know its six-digit-city
 
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
(stupid me I never turned my radar detector on)
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That would be your problem right thar 😉 I like my GTO's "overspeed warning," it beeps at me if I go too fast, which is easy to do if I get on the throttle in anything less than 6th gear...hell even in 6th its easy. And for some reason it just does NOT feel like you're going fast and next thing you know its six-digit-city
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Yep I unplug it a lot because I know some areas where it goes off like false alarm city.
 
I've never had to go, most likely because I've never had a ticket. And other than hitting an animal on a dark road when I was 18, I've never had an accident.

No, I don't go the speed limit, but I also make sure I'm not the fastest car on the road. I go with the flow. When there isn't other traffic around, I pick a reasonable/safe speed. 90-95+ isn't safe on US roads in my book.

Frankly, I've never understood why judges send people to traffic school in lieu of points on their license. I can understand them requiring the course in addition to the points, but why are people given a "freebie?" It doesn't make much sense to me.

Just my thoughts. :beer:
 
Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
You are the reason roads are so dangerous.
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Oh so I am also a drunk driver, a pot smoker who drives daily, I talk on my cellphone, and I apply makeup while I drive.

Nope never do any of that, not even a hands free, I will call you back when I am done driving.

People are brainwashed in America these days about speeders. I am a very attentive driver, and quite frankly probably a better driver then most due to my track expereince (no I am not amazing or anything, but most people have never pushed their car to the limits or have been to a sport driving training school which anyone will agree will make you a better driver.) Go to Europe and most of the speed limits are crazy, because people know speeding is not dangerous, reckless speeding is. You could say our roads are not built and taken care of like they are in the autobahn, and that is true, but I have yet to encounter problems with our roads (I rarely hit 100).
 
Originally posted by: Midlander
I've never had to go, most likely because I've never had a ticket. And other than hitting an animal on a dark road when I was 18, I've never had an accident.

No, I don't go the speed limit, but I also make sure I'm not the fastest car on the road. I go with the flow. When there isn't other traffic around, I pick a reasonable/safe speed. 90-95+ isn't safe on US roads in my book.

Frankly, I've never understood why judges send people to traffic school in lieu of points on their license. I can understand them requiring the course in addition to the points, but why are people given a "freebie?" It doesn't make much sense to me.

Just my thoughts. :beer:
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12 points is the amount you get your DL suspended in NJ, 10 is when they start warning you with traffic schools and what not.
 
It's really not a freebie...you still have to pay the fine, PLUS pay for traffic school...not to mention actuallly having to attend the class...I've been twice. Once for a 3rd lane violation in a truck when I first moved to Kahleeforneeya, the other for "failure to yield" when a crane broke down on me crossing the freeway at an unregulated intersection...hung out in fvcking traffic...all the cop could do, was write me a ticket for it..:roll:
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Bookmarked for later "zomg they took mah license!" thread. :laugh:

- M4H
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:thumbsup::laugh: Nahh I'll cut it back a bit, and if I ever have to I can use this attorney that for $500 will get it reduced to a cellphone violation with the judge and it's no points. Until then I continue to get raped by StateFarm.
 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
10 points? That's a lot! Here in Kahleeforneeya, you get 1 for most infractions, and 2 is a BIG ticket...(reckless driving, speed over 100 mph, racing, etc) and will probably cost a minimum of $1000. Of course, you're limited as to how many points you're allowed to get:
12810.5. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), a person whose driving record shows a violation point count of four or more points in 12 months, six or more points in 24 months, or eight or more points in 36 months shall be prima facie presumed to be a negligent operator of a motor vehicle.
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Here it's 2 points for a normal speeding ticket, I think 4 for excessive speeding, 4 for reckless driving, I think 5 for hit and run w/ property damage and 8 for hit and run w/ personal injury, 5 for failure to stop for a school bus. My memory could be a little rusty, I haven't had to know that stuff for about 8 years.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: BoomerD
10 points? That's a lot! Here in Kahleeforneeya, you get 1 for most infractions, and 2 is a BIG ticket...(reckless driving, speed over 100 mph, racing, etc) and will probably cost a minimum of $1000. Of course, you're limited as to how many points you're allowed to get:
12810.5. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), a person whose driving record shows a violation point count of four or more points in 12 months, six or more points in 24 months, or eight or more points in 36 months shall be prima facie presumed to be a negligent operator of a motor vehicle.
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Here it's 2 points for a normal speeding ticket, I think 4 for excessive speeding, 4 for reckless driving, I think 5 for hit and run w/ property damage and 8 for hit and run w/ personal injury, 5 for failure to stop for a school bus. My memory could be a little rusty, I haven't had to know that stuff for about 8 years.
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Yep that sounds about right mugs, and Boomer D, I only got two points for speeding, I just had 4 other 2 pters. 🙁
 
The road was empty
stop giving him a hard time because you all want to be assholes.

He was not a danger to anyone. It's his life, stop giving him hell for it.
We've all gone 100MPH before, if not then you are not normal.

"puts on flamesuit ..." here we go.
 
I wish we had traffic school here.

Anyway, you need to work on your defensive speeding skills. The first rule is to not bring attention to yourself. 100mph on a deserted stretch of highway in an SVT Cobra definitely breaks that rule. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Stop speeding.
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Why? I have only been in two accidents in my life time, one in a parking lot that was my fault and the other on a back road going 40 when someone else hit me.

I only speed when it is safe to do so, and unlike the craptastic camry or accord or civic, my car does not feel like it is coming apart when I go above the speed limit so it is very safe.
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Because it's illegal.
 
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
 I don't over drive my headlights
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You've lost all credibility with that statement.

With high beams, you can see about 350 feet in front of you - in the optimum situation, where the road ahead is straight and level.

To stop your car, you have to (1) see something and decide to brake; (2) move your foot to the brake; and then (3) stop the car.

Step 1 is considered to be about 0.25 seconds. But you're very skilled, so you do it in 0.2 seconds.

Step 2 takes about 0.5 seconds. But you're very skilled, so you do it in 0.375 seconds.

Total reaction time for you = 0.575 seconds, compared to 0.75 for the average driver. We'll say you are 25% faster than the average driver.

Step 3, how long your car takes to stop, at 0.9g braking force, on a dry road, with good brakes and tires, is 5.1 seconds. But your car is better than average, so let's say you need 10% less distance.

Now that we've established you're a superior driver with a superior car, let's do the math.

For you to stop your car while going 100mph, counting all three steps, takes 422 feet in the best possible circumstances.
The distance you can see with your high beams is 350 feet in the best possible circumstances.

You are outdriving your headlights. But if I have still underestimated your superior driving skills and car's stopping ability, feel free to correct me.
 
Originally posted by: XZeroII
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Stop speeding.
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Why? I have only been in two accidents in my life time, one in a parking lot that was my fault and the other on a back road going 40 when someone else hit me.

I only speed when it is safe to do so, and unlike the craptastic camry or accord or civic, my car does not feel like it is coming apart when I go above the speed limit so it is very safe.
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How many people who speed actually think to themselves that they are acting unsafe? The law determines what is safe and what is not. Not you. That's why the speed limit is there. What if an animal had run across the road? Could you have stopped in time going 100MPH? What if there had been some debris in the road? Would you have had enough time to see it and stop in time? This is why we have reasonable speed limits. It's not just about other cars, it's about safety in general.
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Doubt he could have stopped in time at 50-60mph either.

At 100MPH you are not moving that insanely fast in able cars. If you have the right lighting and vision you should be able to see hazards in the road ahead of your overtaking them.
 
Originally posted by: kranky
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
 I don't over drive my headlights
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You've lost all credibility with that statement.

With high beams, you can see about 350 feet in front of you - in the optimum situation, where the road ahead is straight and level.

To stop your car, you have to (1) see something and decide to brake; (2) move your foot to the brake; and then (3) stop the car.

Step 1 is considered to be about 0.25 seconds. But you're very skilled, so you do it in 0.2 seconds.

Step 2 takes about 0.5 seconds. But you're very skilled, so you do it in 0.375 seconds.

Total reaction time for you = 0.575 seconds, compared to 0.75 for the average driver. We'll say you are 25% faster than the average driver.

Step 3, how long your car takes to stop, at 0.9g braking force, on a dry road, with good brakes and tires, is 5.1 seconds. But your car is better than average, so let's say you need 10% less distance.

Now that we've established you're a superior driver with a superior car, let's do the math.

For you to stop your car while going 100mph, counting all three steps, takes 422 feet in the best possible circumstances.
The distance you can see with your high beams is 350 feet in the best possible circumstances.

You are outdriving your headlights. But if I have still underestimated your superior driving skills and car's stopping ability, feel free to correct me.
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I got cited for doing 75mph, I did at points hit 100 but for brief stetches. Your point?

Look I am not trying to make enemies, I speed and I know I am safe when I do it. If you aren't into that or the go fast culture of sports cars, then I understand, but that is how it is.

Also, is it possible to convince someone to stop smoking over the internet. No. So why bother trying.
 
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
Originally posted by: kranky
Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
 I don't over drive my headlights
Click to expand...

You've lost all credibility with that statement.

With high beams, you can see about 350 feet in front of you - in the optimum situation, where the road ahead is straight and level.

To stop your car, you have to (1) see something and decide to brake; (2) move your foot to the brake; and then (3) stop the car.

Step 1 is considered to be about 0.25 seconds. But you're very skilled, so you do it in 0.2 seconds.

Step 2 takes about 0.5 seconds. But you're very skilled, so you do it in 0.375 seconds.

Total reaction time for you = 0.575 seconds, compared to 0.75 for the average driver. We'll say you are 25% faster than the average driver.

Step 3, how long your car takes to stop, at 0.9g braking force, on a dry road, with good brakes and tires, is 5.1 seconds. But your car is better than average, so let's say you need 10% less distance.

Now that we've established you're a superior driver with a superior car, let's do the math.

For you to stop your car while going 100mph, counting all three steps, takes 422 feet in the best possible circumstances.
The distance you can see with your high beams is 350 feet in the best possible circumstances.

You are outdriving your headlights. But if I have still underestimated your superior driving skills and car's stopping ability, feel free to correct me.
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I got cited for doing 75mph, I did at points hit 100 but for brief stetches. Your point?

Look I am not trying to make enemies, I speed and I know I am safe when I do it. If you aren't into that or the go fast culture of sports cars, then I understand, but that is how it is.

Also, is it possible to convince someone to stop smoking over the internet. No. So why bother trying.
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I didn't say one word about your choice to speed. All I did was point out the fallacy of your statement that you don't outdrive your headlights, and therefore you aren't driving as safely as you believe you are.
 
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