How fast do you drive

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 01:59 PM

Just curious to see if I am the only one or I have just been lucky enough to be stuck behind slow @ss people lately and by lately I mean a few months or maybe I just have not adjusted to a slower lifestyle as I would be curious to hear your opinions and see if it varies by region.

hammondc · 10-07-2010, 02:02 PM

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 02:04 PM

I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do.

Bunker · 10-07-2010, 02:07 PM

I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids.

I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009

Lumpold · 10-07-2010, 02:08 PM

I drive it like I stole it. But I drive a Merc Sprinter. So, driving it like I stole it generally means like any other White Van Man in the UK

kelmac07 · 10-07-2010, 02:10 PM

Wife says "Too damn fast!!!"

Lumpold · 10-07-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunker

I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids.

I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009

Having driven Boston-Worcester-Boston earlier this year, I can attest to the crazy mom-in-minivan happenings in the general Boston area.

Mugen910 · 10-07-2010, 02:12 PM

Slow and in the middle lane...I'm no crazy speed demon on the road.

CasaDooley · 10-07-2010, 02:13 PM

I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid.

HK3- · 10-07-2010, 02:14 PM

5-10 over the posted. We now have the radar machines on the side of the road that show your speed when you pass. I am going to see how fast I can pass it.

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Slow and in the middle lane...I'm no crazy speed demon on the road.

With the user name Mugen would have thought for sure you would have been in the "I drive it like I stole it category.

ucla695 · 10-07-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do.

That drives me insane!!

I don't mind if people drive under the speed limit, just don't do it in the fast lane when there's open road in front of you!!

Mugen910 · 10-07-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

With the user name Mugen would have thought for sure you would have been in the "I drive it like I stole it category.

The name has nothing to do with cars...I drive a Volvo.

yourchoice · 10-07-2010, 02:15 PM

On the interstate, I'll go 8-12 mph over...depends how the flow of traffic is going.

Around town on the rural roads of South Jersey, I go pretty much the speed limit. They're generally pretty reasonable.

RGD. · 10-07-2010, 02:15 PM

Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over.

Ron

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid.

I'm the same way in residential areas. I probably should have specified main thoroughfares as I get pissed when I see people speeding through the neighborhood. Most of my neighbors probably think I am insane because when I see people speeding through the subdivision I am usually the one walking down to their house to give them an @ss chewing. We have way to many young kids in our neighborhood who run into the street without even thinking to look before stepping out so I know it's only a matter of time before one gets tagged. It's not fun trying to pull a kid out from the undercarriage of a car. Had to do it once when in the fire service back in NY and don't look forward to ever having to do it again.

landhoney · 10-07-2010, 02:22 PM

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply.

DPD6030 · 10-07-2010, 02:24 PM

Depends if I'm in my truck or at work

Gargoyle · 10-07-2010, 02:24 PM

The general pace of the cars around me has a big part to play in my speed. I never want to be the fastest or the slowest... middle of the pack. 5-10 above is usually key on the back roads, maybe 5 above the speed limit on highways.

Mugen910 · 10-07-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landhoney

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply.

Tsk Tsk Seth...

View Poll Results: How fast do you drive compared to the speed limit?
1-5 Under the Posted Speed Limit	1	0.69%
5+ Under the Posted Speed Limit	0	0%
I try and do the axact Posted Speed limit as much as possible	4	2.78%
1-5 Over the Posted Speed Limit	27	18.75%
5-10 Over the Posted Speed Limit	79	54.86%
10-20 Over the Posted Speed Limit	23	15.97%
I drive it like I stole it all day everyday	10	6.94%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

10-07-2010, 01:59 PM	#1
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	How fast do you drive Just curious to see if I am the only one or I have just been lucky enough to be stuck behind slow @ss people lately and by lately I mean a few months or maybe I just have not adjusted to a slower lifestyle as I would be curious to hear your opinions and see if it varies by region. __________________

10-07-2010, 02:02 PM	#2
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: How fast do you drive Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

10-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#3
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: How fast do you drive I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do. __________________

10-07-2010, 02:07 PM	#4
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: How fast do you drive I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids. I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009 __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

10-07-2010, 02:08 PM	#5
Lumpold Hippy Fascist Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Lumpy Location: UK Posts: 598 Trading: (3)	Re: How fast do you drive I drive it like I stole it. But I drive a Merc Sprinter. So, driving it like I stole it generally means like any other White Van Man in the UK __________________ TAMF,PPAB,ETWWWUTL,LITMPTYCL

10-07-2010, 02:10 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How fast do you drive Wife says "Too damn fast!!!" __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-07-2010, 02:12 PM	#8
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: How fast do you drive Slow and in the middle lane...I'm no crazy speed demon on the road. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-07-2010, 02:13 PM	#9
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: How fast do you drive I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

10-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#10
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: How fast do you drive 5-10 over the posted. We now have the radar machines on the side of the road that show your speed when you pass. I am going to see how fast I can pass it.

10-07-2010, 02:15 PM	#14
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: How fast do you drive On the interstate, I'll go 8-12 mph over...depends how the flow of traffic is going. Around town on the rural roads of South Jersey, I go pretty much the speed limit. They're generally pretty reasonable.

10-07-2010, 02:15 PM	#15
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: How fast do you drive Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over. Ron

10-07-2010, 02:22 PM	#17
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: How fast do you drive 5-10 Over usually..... But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

10-07-2010, 02:24 PM	#18
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: How fast do you drive Depends if I'm in my truck or at work

10-07-2010, 02:24 PM	#19
Gargoyle Got Coffee? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Central MA Posts: 389 Trading: (7)	Re: How fast do you drive The general pace of the cars around me has a big part to play in my speed. I never want to be the fastest or the slowest... middle of the pack. 5-10 above is usually key on the back roads, maybe 5 above the speed limit on highways. __________________ Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary