Florida Drivers

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 07:22 PM

WOW... Talk about FLORIDA drivers just saw this today..... This means I will take my HD cam and film some daily driving cus I think you guys will enjoy it...

It was raining out and it was sunny??... so I think they were trying to show off to their friends (cus there were a bunch of kids) and understeered just a little..

First pic is right when I saw it and the second was when I was coming back...

FDfranklin · 03-05-2011, 07:31 PM

I hate driving in Florida.

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FDfranklin

I hate driving in Florida.

I agree.... I have friends coming down and Im paranoid about my car getting messed up.. Knock on wood...

Cdnrockies · 03-05-2011, 07:37 PM

I empathize with you guys.

I spent four days in South Beach a couple weeks ago and could not believe the idiocy that goes on on your roads. It is mind blowing the stupid maneuvers that seem to occur constantly down there. Couple that with a road system that is not designed to handle significant volume and I'm amazed that you aren't all in accidents on a regular basis.

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

I empathize with you guys.

I spent four days in South Beach a couple weeks ago and could not believe the idiocy that goes on on your roads. It is mind blowing the stupid maneuvers that seem to occur constantly down there. Couple that with a road system that is not designed to handle significant volume and I'm amazed that you aren't all in accidents on a regular basis.

Ya everyday its something different...

quagmire · 03-05-2011, 08:45 PM

Reposted from another thread which mentioned FL drivers......

When an idiot enters I-4 in the left lane going 40 MPH when traffic goes 80 MPH, stays in the left lane to accelerate, and doesn't accelerate with any great urgency. I am thankful to have a 252 HP V6 in my car which then I switched into the right lane and promptly got up to speed.........

Or when they cut you off because they couldn't wait for me to pass with no one behind me( interstate or local roads). They also maintain their slow ass speed in the left lane when on I-4.

Or they constantly create rolling road blocks.......

Or go 25 MPH in a 45 MPH in light rain.......

I would pay to see how FL would drive in snow. It wouldn't even have to stick to have 20 car pile ups.......

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

Reposted from another thread which mentioned FL drivers......

When an idiot enters I-4 in the left lane going 40 MPH when traffic goes 80 MPH, stays in the left lane to accelerate, and doesn't accelerate with any great urgency. I am thankful to have a 252 HP V6 in my car which then I switched into the right lane and promptly got up to speed.........

Or when they cut you off because they couldn't wait for me to pass with no one behind me( interstate or local roads). They also maintain their slow ass speed in the left lane when on I-4.

Or they constantly create rolling road blocks.......

Or go 25 MPH in a 45 MPH in light rain.......

I would pay to see how FL would drive in snow. It wouldn't even have to stick to have 20 car pile ups.......

I took this photo today..

.. Im from PA.. I have driven in the snow.. U just drive slower and are easy on the peddles... People come here and see big roads with big speed limits and think they are a race car drivers... everyday I do this...

quagmire · 03-05-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

I took this photo today..

.. Im from PA.. I have driven in the snow.. U just drive slower and are easy on the peddles... People come here and see big roads with big speed limits and think they are a race car drivers... everyday I do this...

I wasn't stating repost. I was just reposting my rant about FL drivers.

What annoys me the most is that the road I drive on frequently has a 45-50 MPH speed limit. And yet there are countless number of people creating rolling roadblocks going 30-35 MPH.

Not to mention FL has the worst traffic light system I have ever seen. It reminds me of NYC. Can't go 500 FT without hitting another redlight........

Cdnrockies · 03-05-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

Not to mention FL has the worst traffic light system I have ever seen. It reminds me of NYC. Can't go 500 FT without hitting another redlight........

US 1 was well thought out to handle the volume it sees.

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

I wasn't stating repost. I was just reposting my rant about FL drivers.

What annoys me the most is that the road I drive on frequently has a 45-50 MPH speed limit. And yet there are countless number of people creating rolling roadblocks going 30-35 MPH.

Not to mention FL has the worst traffic light system I have ever seen. It reminds me of NYC. Can't go 500 FT without hitting another redlight........

opps..

don't really have a traffic light problem... Just when I want a red light I can't get one... But when I have to hurry home and don't have time for a red light I hit everyone...

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

US 1 was well thought out to handle the volume it sees.

If you get onto I-75 ITs the BEST road I have been on... 70 Mph brand new... Soooo Smooth... U can get away with 75mph easy...

TK-421 · 03-05-2011, 09:24 PM

One good thing is that with all the old fucks driving around, we have 5 second yellow lights.

quagmire · 03-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

US 1 was well thought out to handle the volume it sees.

It isn't US 1. It's so freaking stupid though. It seems like all FL sees traffic lights is a way to regulate that one intersection and not the general flow of traffic. One light turns green and literally the next light turns red. The government wants to encourage us to drive more efficiently. How about setting up traffic lights more efficiently so it wouldn't murder our MPG's and waste gas?

Boost Gomez · 03-05-2011, 09:38 PM

The drivers and roads down here are horrible. Being from New York, you can imagine my frustration every morning.

NewYearsBoy · 03-05-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

It isn't US 1. It's so freaking stupid though. It seems like all FL sees traffic lights is a way to regulate that one intersection and not the general flow of traffic. One light turns green and literally the next light turns red. The government wants to encourage us to drive more efficiently. How about setting up traffic lights more efficiently so it wouldn't murder our MPG's and waste gas?

I agree with that one.. But then I wouldn't be having fun with the competition down here in FL in light to light battles...

ptack · 03-06-2011, 10:06 AM

Grampa!!!
I thought we took your keys away.

CommaD · 03-06-2011, 10:15 AM

16 year olds driving mustangs and 80 year olds driving buicks, these are just a couple of the everyday obstacles around here.

NewYearsBoy · 03-06-2011, 04:30 PM

I drove past the crash again today and can't believe someone in their right mind would think they could have made this turn so fast... They plowed through tile and concrete... WOW...

NewYearsBoy · 03-06-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CommaD

16 year olds driving mustangs and 80 year olds driving buicks, these are just a couple of the everyday obstacles around here.

Ya, Thats how I developed eyes in the back of my head...

ianbiz · 03-08-2011, 10:20 PM

I was on I4 doing 80ish only to have some dude on a cell phone come over to the left lane and do 40, so i flashed my lights and then he got mad...

i hate fl

03-05-2011, 07:22 PM	#1
NewYearsBoy Colonel Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL Posts: 2,365 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	Florida Drivers WOW... Talk about FLORIDA drivers just saw this today..... This means I will take my HD cam and film some daily driving cus I think you guys will enjoy it... It was raining out and it was sunny??... so I think they were trying to show off to their friends (cus there were a bunch of kids) and understeered just a little.. First pic is right when I saw it and the second was when I was coming back... Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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FDfranklin d[-_-]b Drives: 2011 LeMans Blue 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 763 iTrader: (0)	I hate driving in Florida. __________________

03-05-2011, 09:38 PM	#14
Boost Gomez Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 2,367 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	The drivers and roads down here are horrible. Being from New York, you can imagine my frustration every morning. __________________

03-06-2011, 10:06 AM	#16
ptack Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 4,066 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [3.00]	Grampa!!! I thought we took your keys away. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Forgestar F14s, PPK Stage II

03-06-2011, 04:30 PM	#18
NewYearsBoy Colonel Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL Posts: 2,365 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	UPDATE I drove past the crash again today and can't believe someone in their right mind would think they could have made this turn so fast... They plowed through tile and concrete... WOW... Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson

03-05-2011, 07:37 PM	#4
Cdnrockies Banned Drives: BMW's Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,114 iTrader: (0)	I empathize with you guys. I spent four days in South Beach a couple weeks ago and could not believe the idiocy that goes on on your roads. It is mind blowing the stupid maneuvers that seem to occur constantly down there. Couple that with a road system that is not designed to handle significant volume and I'm amazed that you aren't all in accidents on a regular basis.

03-05-2011, 08:45 PM	#6
quagmire I am Gundam Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi, Saturn Aura XR Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 994 iTrader: (0)	Reposted from another thread which mentioned FL drivers...... When an idiot enters I-4 in the left lane going 40 MPH when traffic goes 80 MPH, stays in the left lane to accelerate, and doesn't accelerate with any great urgency. I am thankful to have a 252 HP V6 in my car which then I switched into the right lane and promptly got up to speed......... Or when they cut you off because they couldn't wait for me to pass with no one behind me( interstate or local roads). They also maintain their slow ass speed in the left lane when on I-4. Or they constantly create rolling road blocks....... Or go 25 MPH in a 45 MPH in light rain....... I would pay to see how FL would drive in snow. It wouldn't even have to stick to have 20 car pile ups.......

03-05-2011, 09:24 PM	#12
TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E30 \| E46 M3 \| S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,687 iTrader: (0)	One good thing is that with all the old fucks driving around, we have 5 second yellow lights.

03-06-2011, 10:15 AM	#17
CommaD iDrive therefore iAm Drives: 2011 128i Coupe, Black/Terra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	16 year olds driving mustangs and 80 year olds driving buicks, these are just a couple of the everyday obstacles around here.

03-08-2011, 10:20 PM	#20
ianbiz 4th E90 Drives: Black E90 and a SGM E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne/UCF, Florida Posts: 5,056 iTrader: (7)	I was on I4 doing 80ish only to have some dude on a cell phone come over to the left lane and do 40, so i flashed my lights and then he got mad... i hate fl __________________ Ian 06 330 and 07 335

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