Interactive hybrid cars resource
GreenHybrid Home - Hybrid Cars
Hybrid Cars Discussion Forums
Hybrid Articles
Hybrid Mileage Database & Car Specs
Hybrid Car Photo Gallery
Shopping Guide for Hybrid Cars


Go Back   GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars > Miscellaneous Forums > Anything Goes
Register FAQ Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Anything Goes Politics, life, gadgets, people... gobbledygook. 

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 01-14-2008, 10:07 PM
james_franklin james_franklin is offline
Enthusiast
 
Posts: 1
Default Driving safely on the roads.

Hi people,

I am 18 and have bought a new car. I want to follow traffic rules but as I am new I don’t have much idea about the rules and the awaiting dangers on the roads. Can anyone suggest me any plans or ways to be known of the ways on roads.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-15-2008, 04:53 AM
livvie livvie is offline
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
 
Location: New England
Hybrids: 2003 HCH CVT & Side Airbags
Posts: 1,439
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Just don't follow any advice given here and you will do fine.

.

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 01-15-2008, 07:23 AM
bwilson4web's Avatar
bwilson4web bwilson4web is offline
Engineering first
 
Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 4,750
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

I'll second that recommendation and suggest heading over to:

http://www.cleanmpg.com/

Those folks are experts in driving style and technique.

Bob Wilson

.

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My
other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
Free speech, dialog and knowledge thrives without the poison of SPAM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 01-15-2008, 09:40 AM
rmorrow rmorrow is offline
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Randy Morrow
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Hybrids: Titanium Toyota Camry w/ NAV (no energy screens)
Posts: 431
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Quote:
Originally Posted by james_franklin View Post
...as I am new I don’t have much idea about the rules...
And you have a driver's license? Is it just me or is anyone else concerned about a statement like that?

.

--My hybrid came home!--
Ottawa owners check in here

Randy

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 01-15-2008, 10:07 AM
bwilson4web's Avatar
bwilson4web bwilson4web is offline
Engineering first
 
Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 4,750
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Quote:
Originally Posted by rmorrow View Post
And you have a driver's license? Is it just me or is anyone else concerned about a statement like that?
IMHO, USA driver training is at best a bad joke but then that leads to USA auto practices in general . . .

Since the OP didn't identify a hybrid vehicle, I figured he (or she) was fishin' for driving techniques. So I figured to send them to the driving technique experts.

Bob Wilson

.

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My
other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
Free speech, dialog and knowledge thrives without the poison of SPAM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 01-15-2008, 08:21 PM
tomtom242 tomtom242 is offline
Enthusiast
 
Posts: 1
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Hi ,
Congrats to you on the new wheels! But before you take the darling out, be sure to know about
the ways to safety and not ending up on the wrong side. I will advice you to check out a great site, trapster which alerts you every time there is a danger
lurking and saves you of the uninvited hang-ups.But remember “Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things”
Take care and always follow the rules.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 01-17-2008, 01:50 PM
centrider centrider is offline
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Martin Bernstein
Location: Long Beach, Calif
Hybrids: '06 Prius
Posts: 372
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Quote:
Originally Posted by james_franklin View Post
Hi people,

I am 18 and have bought a new car. I want to follow traffic rules but as I am new I don’t have much idea about the rules and the awaiting dangers on the roads. Can anyone suggest me any plans or ways to be known of the ways on roads.
This person is saying that he/she doesn't know traffic rules. In Calif., (and Illinois where I learned to drive years ago) the driving test would sort that out. In other words, how did you get your license without passing a written and on the street driving test?

So, my second question to you is: Is this a bogus question?

.

Hybrid Cars Mileage
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2008, 06:17 AM
livvie livvie is offline
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
 
Location: New England
Hybrids: 2003 HCH CVT & Side Airbags
Posts: 1,439
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Of course it is.

.

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2008, 06:09 PM
spinner's Avatar
spinner spinner is offline
Killjoy
 
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrids: 2007 HCH-II
Posts: 378
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Quote:
Originally Posted by james_franklin View Post
Can anyone suggest me any plans or ways to be known of the ways on roads.
You can get far on sex-appeal alone. Especially with southern state patrol.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2008, 07:12 PM
centrider centrider is offline
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Martin Bernstein
Location: Long Beach, Calif
Hybrids: '06 Prius
Posts: 372
Default Re: Driving safely on the roads.

Quote:
Originally Posted by spinner View Post
You can get far on sex-appeal alone. Especially with southern state patrol.
Well, and interesting assessment from our Cdn friend. I get up to Tor about once a year. I've toured Ontario, Quebec and NB and BC to name several provinces.

Generally drivers treat cyclist ok, but riding a bike in Tor is tricky between dodging cars and streetcars, and hitting those tracks just so.

Montreal has just thrown away the rules of the road. Driving through stop signs is a way of life.

Don't think I can get away with a smile and wink - anywhere on this continent.

.

Hybrid Cars Mileage
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Topic Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hybrid for Interstate Driving? whiteEEnerd Model Comparisons 12 08-23-2007 11:37 AM
Driving to Save Gas Reed V Ford Escape Hybrid &
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
0 06-29-2007 11:45 AM
Off Road Driving azgirl Ford Escape Hybrid &
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
1 04-20-2006 11:11 PM
Study or proof that driving an hybrid is better than driving a non-hybrid? Soleil24 Fuel Economy & Emissions 17 03-05-2006 07:12 PM
RIP: Considerate Driving Pravus Prime General Forum 52 02-25-2006 12:47 PM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:32 PM.



This website is made possible by people like you.
Thank you.


HOME   .   DISCUSS   .   LEARN   .   COMPARE   .   SHARE   .   SHOP

About      Press Release      Contact

Suggested Link      Promote Hybrids      Site Store




COPYRIGHT © 2005-2006 Internet Brands, Inc. | Privacy Policy

SEO by vBSEO 3.0.0