"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi)
12/19/2013 at 18:42 • Filed to: None
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"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi)
12/19/2013 at 18:42 • Filed to: None | 4
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People. We need to discuss the proper way to make a turn in a multi-lane-turn.
Above, my lovely picture demonstrates what I see all too often. See those sharp jerky looking lines. Yeah, that's not how you are supposed to turn. I am getting sick and tired of having to play the "Is this dumbass going to just keep coming at me until he crosses the lines ant hits me?" game. Are you in an 18 wheeler? (if yes, ignore me) No! You are not!, you don'e need a wide area to make a turn. TRUST ME.
In my second awesomely drawn image you will notice a nice smooth green line. THIS is what you want to do when making this turn. Its not too difficult. First step is removing your head from your ass. Then, pay attention to the road, and make MINOR adjustments to the wheel as needed. No hurkey jerky. No almost crossing the line and hitting the other vehicles. Nice and simple.
Remember; Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 18:45 |
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Or we need to discuss the fucking idiots when there are two lanes turning into another road. The idiots that jump from the right to the left mid turn.
I see this way to often in my town and i am getting to the point where next time I see someone merge mid turn I will let them hit my car.
scoob
> Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
12/19/2013 at 18:51 |
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Or we need to discuss the fucking idiots that floor it and turn left the second the traffic light turns green, cutting off all of the oncoming traffic.
Takuro Spirit
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 18:51 |
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They're just apexing.
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Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
> scoob
12/19/2013 at 18:52 |
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That isn't always an issue where I am. The biggest issue is lane hoppers mid turn.
I have seen someone mat it right off the line to beat opposing traffic.
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CAR_IS_MI
> Takuro Spirit
12/19/2013 at 18:53 |
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Into my door...
Just4GP
> Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
12/19/2013 at 18:54 |
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I see this every damn day getting off at my exit to go home. It's gotten to the point that I roll slowly into the turn just to make space for the idiot bound to cross lanes in the middle of it. Drives me crazy. I could take the inside lane on the exit, but then I have do deal with trying to switch over 2 lanes before we're off the over-pass if I want to get home. Some people have no f!@#king sense.
(Rant Over)
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Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
> Just4GP
12/19/2013 at 18:56 |
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There is a reason its two seperate lanes.
Where I deal with this there is a lane that turns off back around the other side of town. If you want to get to the "better" part of town stay in the far lane, don't cut me off mid turn as I fumble with a steering wheel, shifter and clutch pedal.
Shankems
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 19:06 |
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FTFY
All Motor Is Best Motor
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 19:38 |
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I agree with everything that has been said. However, my biggest issue is with dickweeds who engage tunnel vision the moment they enter an on-ramp and absolutely refuse to look before merging on to the highway. "I'm just going to move over and assume no car is currently occupying the same space, yes siree!"
Nobody ever uses their turn signal either, so when it's a combined entrance and exit lane half the time I don't know if this guy's staying in the exit lane or if he's going to merge. They usually always merge at the last fucking minute with no warning.
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Takuro Spirit
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 19:56 |
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Well if YOU were apexing too....
Barbarian772
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 20:34 |
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Ok, the first one's a bit exaggerated, but I always use my whole lane.... I don't use way more than minor adjustments though.... imo a clean "racing" line, as in hitting the apex of your lane should normally need less steering input if you do it smoothly and not as jerky as depicted.
EDIT: THAT'S how it should be done:
I tend to always get angry at people on highway on/off ramps in front of me who don't apex, which makes me use more steering input and drive slower....
Driving would be so much better without all the other people....
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Barbarian772
> All Motor Is Best Motor
12/19/2013 at 20:44 |
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I even think that the "I'm scared, so I'm not going to merge at all and just stop here " people are even more dangerous
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CAR_IS_MI
> Barbarian772
12/19/2013 at 21:08 |
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I would prefer, on roadways, people don't apex. I don't know if you are Mario Andretti, or Hellen Keller, I can't say I haven't done it before, but when I see a (insert beige appliance here) getting close to the lines, I take the cautious route and assume they are not paying attention and are about to cross into my lane.
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CAR_IS_MI
> Barbarian772
12/19/2013 at 21:11 |
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My father always said "If you can't drive it, Park it!"
Brian, The Life of
> Shankems
12/19/2013 at 21:34 |
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If only it went wider left, you could have shown him 'flick it to loosen the rear end.
XJDano
> CAR_IS_MI
12/19/2013 at 23:13 |
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When I rode with my younger sister, she took a fly over ramp like your first example.
I told her "Dayna, its one turn, not 15." My other siblings and girlfriend had a laugh.
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CAR_IS_MI
> XJDano
12/19/2013 at 23:34 |
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Dude, that's so funny. My younger sisters name is also Dayna spelled the same way, and she too is a horrible driver.
The Vibe Guy, Apparently
> CAR_IS_MI
12/20/2013 at 01:02 |
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Something similar happened in front of me. But it wasn't a turn. They were merging. What they were doing was moving over two feet, straightening, moving over a little more, straightening, moving over a little more.... until they were all the way in the lane. And all they gave was two two turn signal flashes.
thebigbossyboss
> scoob
12/20/2013 at 09:13 |
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Oh shit. I do that.
Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
> CAR_IS_MI
12/24/2013 at 01:19 |
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I fucking hate when people saw at the wheel at legal speeds. Trust me. Unless you're driving a motherfucking golf cart with worn out tires, there is no reason you can't feel what the goddamn hell the front wheels are doing and therefore just rapid-fire input until the view out the windshield vaguely resembles what you think should be happening in your confused mind.