Ever have your driving habits transition into your everyday 'normal' driving?

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  1. jgarciajr40

    jgarciajr40 Medium Load Member

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    my general rule is if the car in front of me breaks down and I cant maneuver around him at a red light im too close.
     
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  3. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    I write my mileage down and save all my fuel receipts.
     
  4. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    Coming home from Reno in our car, west bound on 80, I stopped at the brake check area above Blue Canyon. The wife thought that was hilarious.
     
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  5. malinorn

    malinorn Light Load Member

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    Yes, all of the reverse steering and wide turns. Also, waiting longer for oncoming traffic to clear before making a left turn. My husband tells me 'you know you can pull out in front of them, you're not in a big truck'
     
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  6. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    not backing, but the real use of turn signals, using my mirrors, and actually doing a walk around each day/night before i drive off. and of course, using the seat belt.
     
  7. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    I used to stall my 4Runner all the time when I first got it. I forgot it doesn’t have 2000 pounds of torque and I have to give it a little gas.

    I take turns a little wide too.
     
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  8. Crude Truckin'

    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    I WAS GONNA SAY THE SAME THING!!!
     
  9. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    Oh yeah, I always let my glow plugs heat up in my 4Runner and even the forklift at work lol.
     
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  10. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Hahaha, turn the key..........

    Hey fm, whatcha waitin fer?

    My glow plu......

    Vroommmm


    Nevermind
     
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  11. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    Haha man, it feels so unnatural just to fire up any engine right away at this point.
     
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