So, why not make it free? I'd use a bus more often if I did not have to pay for it!That $3 fare is about half the cost of every ride, so the rides are already subsidized heavily.
So, why not make it free? I'd use a bus more often if I did not have to pay for it!That $3 fare is about half the cost of every ride, so the rides are already subsidized heavily.
So, why not make it free? I'd use a bus more often if I did not have to pay for it!
So, why not make it free? I'd use a bus more often if I did not have to pay for it!
I would do a lot more things if someone else paid for them, too.
If you want to ride the bus you should pay for it and not be a cheapskate.
The OP was about something other then driving in Washington DC and big cities. Serious thread drift here.
Perhaps we should get back on topic.
I think the OP is in New Orleans so big city driving is relevant. She would probably fee more comfortable driving in a rural area or a small town.
I would do a lot more things if someone else paid for them, too.
If you want to ride the bus you should pay for it and not be a cheapskate.
One thing that I think extends safe driving years is new car technology. I’ve posted before about how much I love my backup camera and blind spot warning. If your current vehicle doesn’t have the new safety technology…it is something to consider. I see a backup camera as an absolute must have. My frugal self likes to keep cars for as many years as possible, but I’m so glad I traded a perfectly good car for a new vehicle a few years ago.
I'd move to Florida before I gave up driving. From what I've seen they can't be too picky about handing out licenses.
One thing that I think extends safe driving years is new car technology. I’ve posted before about how much I love my backup camera and blind spot warning. If your current vehicle doesn’t have the new safety technology…it is something to consider. I see a backup camera as an absolute must have.
Actually, I think the new technology provides a false sense of security that lets some people drive longer than they should. If you're unable to check your blind spot or need lane assist then maybe it's time to hang the keys up.
If you are really located in "the prairies" then you don't need the tech.
But if you are navigated some busy freeways (think of some of those interchanges in San Diego) then blind spot monitoring helps. We have one interchange in town with merging traffic on your left and possibly stuff going on to the right at speeds of maybe 60 mph.
In busy parking lots some people will charge down an aisle way too fast for safety and having the warning on backup is great. Not essential but a useful feature.
I've driven on many busy freeways and interchanges (including San Diego) and never felt the need to rely on the blind spot feature.
Actually, with properly adjusted side mirrors the blind spot can be completely eliminated on most vehicles. However, it seems that few people seem to know how to correctly adjust the mirrors.
People who have to rely on certain features (blind spot monitoring for example) will have diminished driving skills that carry over to other aspects of their driving.
I don't agree with your comment on "diminished driving skills". Have you tried the new features?
I've driven on many busy freeways and interchanges (including San Diego) and never felt the need to rely on the blind spot feature.
Actually, with properly adjusted side mirrors the blind spot can be completely eliminated on most vehicles. However, it seems that few people seem to know how to correctly adjust the mirrors.
People who have to rely on certain features (blind spot monitoring for example) will have diminished driving skills that carry over to other aspects of their driving.
I change lanes a fair amount, using both my side mirrors and turn signals. One of my vehicles has Blind Spot Monitoring, the other does not.I guess some practices were drummed into me when I was in high school drivers ed and when my father would take me out for practice. Even with all the mirrors, back up cameras, and lane change warnings that are built into cars these days I still turn my head to verify before making a move. It may be "old school" but it still works well.
Cheers!
The mirrors should point significantly away from the car. It is easy to test your adjustment. Just drive on the highway and let people pass you. Make sure you see the vehicle in the mirror as it moves from the rear view mirror to your peripheral vision as you look ahead. It should be visible during this gap time.
I keep telling DW this is the way to do it and she looks at me like I'm crazy. She says "I can't see anything in the rear view."
Yeah, I still like to look over my shoulder as well. Trust but verify.