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Thunderball · 12-03-2006, 10:49 PM

I really have no idea why drivers in Calgary are so bad. Its not like driver training is really lax... at least it wasn't with AMA, when I took it years ago.

Speeding is really not that big of a deal though, I think people need to relax a little about someone doing 110-120 on Deerfoot in good conditions... I mean, there's a lot of morons out there that do it in the snow, and tailgate people doing over the limit, or do 160, and that's crap. European roads have much more liberal speed limits, and they seem to do alright... I think here in Calgary, speed limits = opportunity to fundraise on tickets, moreso than safety. There's a few places (Glenmore in the industrial area) where the speed limit is too high... but there's a lot more where it isn't.

A lot of the refusal to let people in, I think, is really a reflection of our bad road system. People understandably lose patience in gridlock, and that needs to be addressed by new roads, and building these new roads right the first time, so we don't need to gut roads later and cause chaos. People wait and wait, and then some jerk tries to cut in from the lane that ends, and I think a lot of people simply refuse to let them in, and its hard to fault them. Either, there's a gap and you take it, or there isn't and you wait... people need to learn the difference.

I really hate when people think that just because their signal is on, people in other lanes have to stop and let them in. My most loathed scenario is doing 70-75 on 14th, and having absolutely no one behind me, and some clown doing 60-65 thinking they can just slide on in, cause they and their minivan own the road. Of course they aren't being let in... they're impeding the flow of traffic by being under the limit, let alone flow arguments, and there's ample room behind. Drivers need to think and be aware... and that doesn't happen.

I love traffic circles, they're very efficient and easy. People here need to learn to drive... and learn to plan their trips... and when its cold... take care of your car and easy tip... don't let your gas tank get under 1/4 tank... fuel lines can freeze when that happens.... I couldn't believe all the stalls this last week... simply stunning.

12-03-2006, 10:49 PM	#16
Thunderball Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I really have no idea why drivers in Calgary are so bad. Its not like driver training is really lax... at least it wasn't with AMA, when I took it years ago. Speeding is really not that big of a deal though, I think people need to relax a little about someone doing 110-120 on Deerfoot in good conditions... I mean, there's a lot of morons out there that do it in the snow, and tailgate people doing over the limit, or do 160, and that's crap. European roads have much more liberal speed limits, and they seem to do alright... I think here in Calgary, speed limits = opportunity to fundraise on tickets, moreso than safety. There's a few places (Glenmore in the industrial area) where the speed limit is too high... but there's a lot more where it isn't. A lot of the refusal to let people in, I think, is really a reflection of our bad road system. People understandably lose patience in gridlock, and that needs to be addressed by new roads, and building these new roads right the first time, so we don't need to gut roads later and cause chaos. People wait and wait, and then some jerk tries to cut in from the lane that ends, and I think a lot of people simply refuse to let them in, and its hard to fault them. Either, there's a gap and you take it, or there isn't and you wait... people need to learn the difference. I really hate when people think that just because their signal is on, people in other lanes have to stop and let them in. My most loathed scenario is doing 70-75 on 14th, and having absolutely no one behind me, and some clown doing 60-65 thinking they can just slide on in, cause they and their minivan own the road. Of course they aren't being let in... they're impeding the flow of traffic by being under the limit, let alone flow arguments, and there's ample room behind. Drivers need to think and be aware... and that doesn't happen. I love traffic circles, they're very efficient and easy. People here need to learn to drive... and learn to plan their trips... and when its cold... take care of your car and easy tip... don't let your gas tank get under 1/4 tank... fuel lines can freeze when that happens.... I couldn't believe all the stalls this last week... simply stunning.