Second Negative

I would love to put “freakin’ laser beams” on the front of my Corolla to protect myself from the driving population, but alas, it just isn’t cost-effective nor is it legal (in most States).

Move somewhere where you can walk or bike to work, no need to even have a car then, I did this and don’t have a car cause I can’t drive. Then when they make you redundant 18 months later, you don’t even have to leave the house most days.

I’m not bitter.

I don’t have a car here in Boston. I sold mine before moving here. There’s a nifty little service called Zipcar that provides rental cars that are scattered around the city. Want a car? Book a zipcar for the day, and then walk 2 blocks to pick it up. No insurance. No gas money. More exercise. No sweet muscle car to pimp up and cruise the street in with my spreewells.

One question: I’ve traveled all over Texas, and I’d like to know why Austin is the only city that doesn’t have the “Yield to Ramp” signs at freeway exit ramps? It would make that exit and dodge for the far right lane so much less dangerous. With all the Republicans running around the capital grounds, you’d think they’d make this a priority to help assist in all those right turns!

kartooner: I’ve been contemplating plans for that for years now. It’d be like machine gun on hummer meets go go gadget car lazer.

o.k., this is months later, but I do have two comments about the people who won’t turn right on red. (I agreed with much of the rest.) I usually turn right on red, but there are a few exceptions. Sometimes there is a sign that says, “No Right on Red”, and it’s usually there for a good reason (limited visibility, heavy pedestrian traffic, etc.) Another place that has limited visibility is the corner of Robert E. Lee and Barton Springs. I’m a little short person in a relatively small car. When I am at that corner, I can’t see the traffic comming from the left due to the bridge, and the big cars in the left turn lane beside me. (and it is hard to see pedestrians approaching from the right, due to the cliff, so it’s not a good idea to inch out into traffic there.) The behemoth SUV’s who are behind me can see the oncoming traffic — because their vehicles are larger and the road is actually elevated somewhat compared to where my car is.

To summarize, if I can see the traffic and pedestrians clearly, sure I’ll turn right on red (or left on red when allowed) — if not, I’m going to wait for the light. Sorry for the inconvenience, lol!