Not insulting you, @expedite_it, but you’re growing on me like a former member did. Annoying as hell, but I like it for some reason. I kinda perk up when I see he has a new thread going. I think I’m actually gonna follow his profile.
Ever deliberately stopped in the middle of the street to make a turn?
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The key is to not do it until the traffic from the left is mighty far away. I would say at least 300 yards if the speed limit is 55 or lower. I would say 400+ yards if the speed limit is 65+.
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*remove sour facemask*
But I somehow have compassion for you. You’re just asking questions. You’re curious. You want knowledge and answers.
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I do too. I got one stop that I straddle 2 lanes at three (3) intersections going in and out of that one stop. Downtown Baton Rouge just down from the capital by the college dorms.
I tried to make it work when I first started going down in there but traffic wouldn't help me out & I ended up stuck in intersections trying to make those turns (2 rights & 1 left), so I just hog'em up. I do what I gotta do. Crap on'em. They don't help me so I block the whole street up to make my turn.
There are others occasionally but that's just one example. I don't mean there are a bunch, but I get an intersection occasionally I have to hog up.
You just really got to pay attention when you do this and look really good all around you a couple of times before you move 'cause sometimes there's always this person who wants to try to get around you. If you do this, just be extra careful & look good before you move much. Use all your mirrors & look good 2 or 3 times..... before & during your turn.
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Yes, more times than I can count. Take control of multiple lanes as well.
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