I hate driving

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Chrishaun B

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Meh, if he wouldn't have said it, I probably would've said something similar.

I've driven a number of different vehicles so far, ranging from a small Civic sedan to a full-size extended van; also a few different three-ton trucks. I can't say that I've driven all of them in traffic, as that's mostly been the smaller vehicles. At the same time, I can say that I've driven some of the biggest single-unit highway trucks, even if only around a shop yard and in and out of the shop. Never a problem. It's just knowing where everything is, knowing how to use your mirrors, and knowing ... wait for it ... how to drive! The basics of manouvering, etc.

Because my last vehicle developed problems at the end of June this year, I was driving dad's '88 Mercury Grand Marquis for about four months. I didn't mind driving it, besides that it's a gas hog. But at the same time it did suck on the snow and ice recently, and I was starting to get too used to it and not giving myself as much time in traffic as a car that size needs. Yes, I did realize that and was attempting to get out of that, but then dad did find me the Cavalier, which has so far been really good.

At the same time, I've driven my one brother's '97 Chevy pickup a few times, and I enjoy driving that thing anywhere, even in traffic and parking lots.

Personally, I find that one thing that majorly helps me is to continually challenge myself to be a better driver. If I get into a stupid situation, hopefully I get out (and so far I have), but then I mentally analyze the whole incident to figure out where or if I screwed up and what or how I could've done better.
 
True, half of it is likely due to shitty driving, but I do feel this thing handles far worse than any of my friends cars. Except for Eric's late '86 Delta 88. Lock the wheel and this car barely even turns.

I also come from driving an '06 Outback so I have unusually high standards.
 
It seems people are missing my point. I was good at driving during the San Francisco trip, but afterwards, probably due to mental exhaustion from earlier, I made a stupid mistake and backed into someone. It was just really ironic.
 
I hate driving, too. I would just fly to work, but it takes too much Woodreaux-Damned energy. Driving is the only practical solution for me. Other drivers really make the process a lot harder than it needs to be.
In my experience, every area has its own driving obstacles. If everyone just learned and adhered to the local region's driving norms the shit would go a lot smoother. Right now, I live in Southern California. Overall, drivers here are pretty good. But I understand your gripe about pedestrians and bikers. Especially bikers. On one hand, I appreciate bikers not driving and their helping the environment and gas prices. I think it's also cool how California's Dept of Transportation make big ass bike lanes to make it easy and safe to ride a bike. What pisses me off are bikers who ride on the fucking line with 10 yards open on their right.
Henceforth, I'm adding an extra +50% points bonus for hitting bikers who are riding on the line. Those of you who play "points" know what I'm talking about.
 
Take it up with the admins or start a petition. I don't care.

If you saw what I said as a flame, you need to step away from the computer.
 
That makes sense, at least for someone who doesn't yet have alot of driving experience. After you've been driving a while and been in a few situations (which you may or may not get yourself out of) you will notice that you won't make little mistakes like that anymore.




Hey, it's a Hyundai, not a Lexus or Lincoln. Most real luxury cars do have amazingly good handling for their size.

And I don't think I'd call that "unusually high standards". You're simply used to being able to turn alot shorter than your current car turns. Try driving a 40 foot tandem-tridem truck (two axles in front, three in back). Need a whole goddamn Walmart parking lot to turn one of those things around!
 
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