Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

WontArnett t1_ixcv0dh wrote

I swear to god, I have no idea how people got their drivers license around here.

There is no “social norm” when driving. There are just laws and following the rules of driving, from the drivers manual.

Use headlights when it’s dark, or vision is impaired by weather.

Use blinker when changing lanes and turning.

Follow multiple car lengths behind others, for a safe stopping distance.

When others are trying to merge, yield to their request.

The left lane is for passing.

31

Ditovontease t1_ixczucf wrote

I got my license down here, it was hardly a test I just drove around the DMV a couple of blocks. Didn't ask me to go on the highway, didn't ask me to parallel park.

Northern VA dmv is way different and much more strict from what my friends have told me.

8

Lue33 t1_ixf3eqq wrote

This was me back in 2009. Hampton Roads..

1

AdventureGirlRosie t1_ixd7d74 wrote

Just because the motorcycle doesn't take up the whole lane, doesn't mean you can pass! I swear every day I ride, at least ONE person attempts to overtake me in my own lane.

6

WontArnett t1_ixdap21 wrote

I would be terrified to ride a motorcycle around here with these aggressive drivers.

6

AdventureGirlRosie t1_ixdb80f wrote

It can be scary. I usually am little generous with the throttle to stay as far away from others as I can be. When I can't be, I always make sure I have a way out. Part of riding a motorcycle is just assuming no one can see you and/or assuming other drivers are actively trying to kill you with their car.

6

kilofoxtrotfour t1_ixe0eby wrote

The only way I would own a motorcycle was if I got to shoot at motorists. People driving like morons.. Is there a stronger word than morons?

1

S_I_1989 t1_ixd3b3w wrote

The ones in the left lane on Hwy 360 West past Skinquarter are the ones who turn off onto 153 in Amelia, or further down the road at the Food Lion/Stop lights. They can't wait until they cross the Appomattox Bridge into Amelia, so they all block the left lane the whole way.

3