I Hate Driving - Page 2

PyrosNine · 08-29-2010, 02:27 PM

Does the cat also love driving?

As for me, I hate driving because I was essentially handed a car and said: If it breaks, we can't afford to fix it, and insurance premiums mean we might be in the red for a few months. But don't worry about all that!

That, and I was expected to get a job to pay for gas and insurance on a car I would rarely ever use anyway.

So, whenever I drove, I drove as if there was a bomb strapped to the underside of the car, because if I so much as scratched the thing, or rubbed bumpers, HELL would pour down on me. My parents didn't understand why I was so freaked out, and my siblings were like "Man, if I had the car I'd do all this shit", but I'd rather not risk it. I hated being in that car, because there's no forgiveness when you have an accident, not in the real world. If you crash in a bike, people may be slightly annoyed about their hedges, or maybe if you crashed into their car there could be a problem, but people are always unhappy when something happens to their car.

Lot of bad juju, if you get my drift. So I only used the car for small errands and going to college, small stuff. I only went on the highway for a long drive once, and that was last month, and needless to say I was freaking the fuck out.

Also, the first car I drove in, after I stopped using it when I went to my next college, My sister used it primarily, and she wrecked it. Within three months. Drove it off a bridge into a ditch. Drunk off her ass.

I may be needlessly afraid of getting into a crash, but at least I can say I have never had my car in an accident or occasion ever, and I don't plan to in the near future.

Flarecobra · 08-29-2010, 02:36 PM

It's always been a love-hate relationship here. Sometimes it's great to just get away for a while... then again... there's the traffic. And nothing's worse then watching some snail you passed a mile back pass you while you're sitting in a traffic jam.

The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk · 08-29-2010, 02:58 PM

I like driving! Until I hit traffic. Or until I get stuck behind someone who DOESN'T KNOW THE FUCKING SPEED LIMIT OH MY FUCKING GOD COULD YOU GO ANY FUCKING SLOWER MY FARTS TRAVEL FASTER THAN YOU!!

But the actual act of driving, especially going really quite fast? Exquisite.

Though it did take me 5 attempts to actually pass my test, but I blame random chance, a slightly crap instructor and my own fear of failure on that. Though when your first ever act of ever actually driving is performing a hill start, at night, on a main road during heavy traffic, you know you're going to have a hard time during lessons.

Specterbane · 08-29-2010, 02:58 PM

Best advice I can give you is to be very attentive to everything around you till you get more comfortable driving, especially on the high-ways.

Try driving up some steep hills so you can get used to pushing harder on the accelerator, and on your way back you'll get used to going down steep hills probably.

Another good tip is to find an empty parking lot, like a commuter lot for a bus system if you're in the suburbs, and use the parking spots as your measuring guides. try speeding up to around 35-40 mph(or what ever the general street speed is in your area) and try stopping once you hit the third (or so) to the last space so that you stop before the end of the spaces. This should help you get used to speeding up quickly and braking hard in a hurry when traffic surprises you in a hurry. You could also practice this during the rain to get used to wet road conditions a little bit, I probably would've avoided accidents early on if I'd done that more.

Ultimately just practice to build your confidence behind the wheel and remember to be a defensive driver rather than an aggressive driver. eventually you'll get used to it and it'll be...less of a chore. Best of luck, don't kill anyone.

Flarecobra · 08-29-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Specterbane

Try driving up some steep hills so you can get used to pushing harder on the accelerator, and on your way back you'll get used to going down steep hills probably.

Question: What about places that tend to be very flat, such as Florida?

A Zarkin' Frood · 08-29-2010, 03:18 PM

Smart Answer: It's probably not very important to get used to that, then.
Ass Answer: Hurrrrr garbl hraa
Smart-Ass Answer: Move to San Francisco.

The Sevenshot Kid · 08-29-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PyrosNine

So, whenever I drove, I drove as if there was a bomb strapped to the underside of the car, because if I so much as scratched the thing, or rubbed bumpers, HELL would pour down on me. My parents didn't understand why I was so freaked out, and my siblings were like "Man, if I had the car I'd do all this shit", but I'd rather not risk it. I hated being in that car, because there's no forgiveness when you have an accident, not in the real world. If you crash in a bike, people may be slightly annoyed about their hedges, or maybe if you crashed into their car there could be a problem, but people are always unhappy when something happens to their car.

Lot of bad juju, if you get my drift.

That's pretty much it. It's a big metal death trap that you are responsible and everyone acts like it's no big deal. It's a huge hunk of metal that goes at high speeds. It's kind of a big deal to me and my family just doesn't get it. I have to older sister and they've both wrecked their cars within the same month and I'm the only one who seems to have a little apprehension about getting behind the wheel of something that some jerk can just slam into at any moment.

CABAL49 · 08-29-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smarty McBarrelpants

Take the bus. Problem solved! End thread.

In America we don't believe in your pinko commie public transportation.

Seriously though, I get to places faster by walking than taking the bus. And it would be so awesome if we had a passenger train through here. We have the tracks. Passenger trains run through my town, we just don't have a station.

batgirl · 08-29-2010, 03:36 PM

Driving is ok until you start spending most of your life in your car. I have a 40 mile commute to work each way in fucking Long Island/Queens traffic which can sometimes take the better part of 1.5 hours. Also, once I get to work, I plant myself in the driver's seat of a larger more rickety death trap that is an ambulance.

As for you my young driver friend, allow me to give you some advice:

1- If you hear sirens, pull to the right, there's a fast zoomy giant ambulance of literal death behind you.

2- When the death truck passes, don't follow it 3 inches from the bumper. That's called tailgating and that's illegal, especially with an emergency vehicle. If I happen to be driving, I will slam on my brakes and you will then enjoy paying for fixing my truck and your car for the rest of your life.

3- Ambulances get to do all these fun things like parting traffic and going on the other side of the road. You however, are not able to do that. So don't try and get around a traffic jam by following me.

Other than that, if you like going fast and making noise and driving large assault vehicles that save lives, consider becoming an EMT.

EVILNess · 08-29-2010, 03:36 PM

So some idiot knocked off my driver side-view mirror meaning I have to look over my shoulder to see to my left now.

A few days ago I got smashed in the face by a ceiling tile and my left eye was swollen shut for a bit. That was a nightmare. I was basically blind on my entire left side!

08-29-2010, 02:27 PM	#11
PyrosNine Zettai Hero Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A figment of my own imagination Posts: 6,103	Does the cat also love driving? As for me, I hate driving because I was essentially handed a car and said: If it breaks, we can't afford to fix it, and insurance premiums mean we might be in the red for a few months. But don't worry about all that! That, and I was expected to get a job to pay for gas and insurance on a car I would rarely ever use anyway. So, whenever I drove, I drove as if there was a bomb strapped to the underside of the car, because if I so much as scratched the thing, or rubbed bumpers, HELL would pour down on me. My parents didn't understand why I was so freaked out, and my siblings were like "Man, if I had the car I'd do all this shit", but I'd rather not risk it. I hated being in that car, because there's no forgiveness when you have an accident, not in the real world. If you crash in a bike, people may be slightly annoyed about their hedges, or maybe if you crashed into their car there could be a problem, but people are always unhappy when something happens to their car. Lot of bad juju, if you get my drift. So I only used the car for small errands and going to college, small stuff. I only went on the highway for a long drive once, and that was last month, and needless to say I was freaking the fuck out. Also, the first car I drove in, after I stopped using it when I went to my next college, My sister used it primarily, and she wrecked it. Within three months. Drove it off a bridge into a ditch. Drunk off her ass. I may be needlessly afraid of getting into a crash, but at least I can say I have never had my car in an accident or occasion ever, and I don't plan to in the near future. __________________ Pyrosnine.blogspot.com: An experimental blog of writing. Updated possibly daily. Possibly. A fair chance. Current Works for reading: War Between them, Karma Police. PyrosNine: Weirdo Magnet Extraordinaire!

08-29-2010, 02:36 PM	#12
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	It's always been a love-hate relationship here. Sometimes it's great to just get away for a while... then again... there's the traffic. And nothing's worse then watching some snail you passed a mile back pass you while you're sitting in a traffic jam. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

08-29-2010, 03:18 PM	#16
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,396	Smart Answer: It's probably not very important to get used to that, then. Ass Answer: Hurrrrr garbl hraa Smart-Ass Answer: Move to San Francisco. __________________ >:( C-: Last edited by A Zarkin' Frood; 08-29-2010 at 03:36 PM. Reason: capitalization is the key and I almost screwed it up.

08-29-2010, 02:58 PM	#14
Specterbane Safety First Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Land of Gumdrops and Ice-cream Posts: 746	Best advice I can give you is to be very attentive to everything around you till you get more comfortable driving, especially on the high-ways. Try driving up some steep hills so you can get used to pushing harder on the accelerator, and on your way back you'll get used to going down steep hills probably. Another good tip is to find an empty parking lot, like a commuter lot for a bus system if you're in the suburbs, and use the parking spots as your measuring guides. try speeding up to around 35-40 mph(or what ever the general street speed is in your area) and try stopping once you hit the third (or so) to the last space so that you stop before the end of the spaces. This should help you get used to speeding up quickly and braking hard in a hurry when traffic surprises you in a hurry. You could also practice this during the rain to get used to wet road conditions a little bit, I probably would've avoided accidents early on if I'd done that more. Ultimately just practice to build your confidence behind the wheel and remember to be a defensive driver rather than an aggressive driver. eventually you'll get used to it and it'll be...less of a chore. Best of luck, don't kill anyone.

08-29-2010, 03:36 PM	#19
batgirl Aim for the top! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Infield Posts: 2,583	Driving is ok until you start spending most of your life in your car. I have a 40 mile commute to work each way in fucking Long Island/Queens traffic which can sometimes take the better part of 1.5 hours. Also, once I get to work, I plant myself in the driver's seat of a larger more rickety death trap that is an ambulance. As for you my young driver friend, allow me to give you some advice: 1- If you hear sirens, pull to the right, there's a fast zoomy giant ambulance of literal death behind you. 2- When the death truck passes, don't follow it 3 inches from the bumper. That's called tailgating and that's illegal, especially with an emergency vehicle. If I happen to be driving, I will slam on my brakes and you will then enjoy paying for fixing my truck and your car for the rest of your life. 3- Ambulances get to do all these fun things like parting traffic and going on the other side of the road. You however, are not able to do that. So don't try and get around a traffic jam by following me. Other than that, if you like going fast and making noise and driving large assault vehicles that save lives, consider becoming an EMT.