Do you enjoy driving?

monster · 01-25-2010, 09:50 PM

I love driving, hate to be driven (unless I'm over the limit) -no surprises there.... As I drive, I see others who clearly love to drive, and some who look like they're gonna shit their pants at any second. I have a friend who grew up in the north but won't drive in the snow AT ALL. (That's 5 months of no driving in MI). She's a PhD biochem who's so smart she leaves me mouthing like a goldfish trying to catch up. But she drives like a granny. AND, she's married to a Japanese guy and bitches up Japanese and Korean drivers. I wonder who they bitch up?

We love to roadtrip, I do most of the driving (again, no surprise), but I hate "just driving" When we go to Florida in a few weeks, we're flying. Many friends are surprised because we have taken 7,000 mile roadtrips in the past. But time is limited and what's to love about a 20 hour race down the Florida corridor?

so which type of driver are you?

(poll coming, be patient...)

Pico and ME · 01-25-2010, 09:55 PM

I love to drive. Just love it. I dont mind being driven either as long as I thoroughly trust the driver...my Mom makes me crazy.

zippyt · 01-25-2010, 10:17 PM

I drive an Average of 1k a week for work ,
I like driving but some time I wish they would come up with those transport booths

jinx · 01-25-2010, 10:21 PM

I like driving, and my jeep is fun to drive. I don't like driving when I'm not sure where I'm going and there's a time limit.

lumberjim · 01-25-2010, 10:24 PM

60 miles one way every day. that's 120 per day because i have to go home too.

I drive 80 mph on the turnpike on the way in, and then i hit the 'Sure Kill' and it's stop and go for 14 miles ...........that takes 3/4 of an hour. and then once I'm over the bridge, 60 mph into Cherry Hill.

my ride home, now...... at 10 pm, it's usually 60 mph west to the bridge, then 70-75 back out the Schuylkill, and 74 mph on the turnpike.......and off of the Downingtown exit.....up rte 100 at 40-45 mph, and turn left on 401.....now we get to blow off steam.

there are areas where deer are an issue, so I'm careful there....but there are other areas where I get up to 70 and feel like I'm flying. never any cops or traffic.....

I like going fast.

lumberjim · 01-25-2010, 10:26 PM

jinx turns the A/C off when she passes people.

jinx · 01-25-2010, 10:36 PM

glatt · 01-26-2010, 07:46 AM

I love to drive when the road is clear, but I hate congestion and red lights, and it seems like that's all there is now.

Driving just gets worse and worse. This country is getting over populated.

Juniper · 01-26-2010, 07:59 AM

I don't love driving; I'd rather be the passenger so I can just relax and look around. I have always enjoyed going on long road trips, as the passenger. I will drive long distances if I have to, but reluctantly.

As the passenger I can also read if I want. I know some people get carsick if they try to read, but it's never been a problem for me.

My daughter on the other hand does get motion sickness. Not to the point of puking, fortunately -- she just whines a lot. Responds well to a dose of Dramaqueen -- I mean, Dramamine.

But even though I don't enjoy driving, I do enjoy being in control of my own destiny - if I wanna go somewhere, I have to be able to GO, you know? So it would really upset me if I could no longer drive, eyes got too bad or whatever. Even if I have nowhere to go, if my car's in the shop it just makes me crazy!

Clodfobble · 01-26-2010, 08:33 AM

Around town, I can run errands all day, even so that I'm spending a total of several hours in the car. But trips? Bored bored bored. A lot of that is because just outside of Austin the scenery gets flat and yellow very fast. I don't like car trips at all, but we have to do them so often that I'm used to it for the most part. I've recently started getting audiobooks on my mp3 player, and that has helped tremendously.

skysidhe · 01-26-2010, 08:58 AM

I like road trips.

I don't like rush hour traffic. Abhor stop and go.

I sometimes think the street grids of large cities are easier to navigate than the smaller ones.
(makes for getting lost easier to correct)

I have two vehicles and I've always preferred a truck.My dad always had/has trucks.

I don't like being a passenger unless I am really comfortable with the persons driving. People can either be really crappy slow drivers or competent safe fast/average drivers. I prefer the latter.

Beest · 01-26-2010, 11:00 AM

At best, a chore.

BrianR · 01-26-2010, 11:41 AM

I drive for a living. Before that, I would take long road trips just because I enjoyed it. Many times I drove from Jacksonville, FL to VA beach just to visit friends for the weekend. As a teen, I even drove to take out the trash. Just a short back down the driveway and roll forward again, no gas pedal involved. Not lazy, I just liked the feeling of control over my destiny.

I also fly airplanes and I like that best of all, as I get three-dimensional control. I get a little thrill at liftoff and a letdown when I feel the plane settle back on the runway. I feel sad while I'm tying it down again.

I love it when I have over a thousand miles to go in my truck, the open road before me and a nice sunny day to do it in. Bad weather is only a challenge, not a drudge. I know I can do it and I know my vehicle can do it. My challenge is to get around other drivers whose vehicle or skill level might not be up to the task.

Brian

Undertoad · 01-26-2010, 11:53 AM

Did you ever have cars right on your tail so they could draft you to save gas?

Did it piss you off?

Did anyone ever ask first?

Was it OK then?

classicman · 01-26-2010, 12:56 PM

Yes
Yes
No
No

View Poll Results: In The Car I Am A
Speed Freak	2	8.70%
Roadtrip Raver	8	34.78%
Commuter King	7	30.43%
Reluctant Roadster	3	13.04%
Shit-Scared	0	0%
Don't Drive	3	13.04%
Can't Drive	0	0%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

01-25-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Do you enjoy driving? I love driving, hate to be driven (unless I'm over the limit) -no surprises there.... As I drive, I see others who clearly love to drive, and some who look like they're gonna shit their pants at any second. I have a friend who grew up in the north but won't drive in the snow AT ALL. (That's 5 months of no driving in MI). She's a PhD biochem who's so smart she leaves me mouthing like a goldfish trying to catch up. But she drives like a granny. AND, she's married to a Japanese guy and bitches up Japanese and Korean drivers. I wonder who they bitch up? We love to roadtrip, I do most of the driving (again, no surprise), but I hate "just driving" When we go to Florida in a few weeks, we're flying. Many friends are surprised because we have taken 7,000 mile roadtrips in the past. But time is limited and what's to love about a 20 hour race down the Florida corridor? so which type of driver are you? (poll coming, be patient...) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-25-2010, 10:17 PM	#3
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	I drive an Average of 1k a week for work , I like driving but some time I wish they would come up with those transport booths __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

01-25-2010, 10:21 PM	#4
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I like driving, and my jeep is fun to drive. I don't like driving when I'm not sure where I'm going and there's a time limit. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-25-2010, 10:24 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	60 miles one way every day. that's 120 per day because i have to go home too. I drive 80 mph on the turnpike on the way in, and then i hit the 'Sure Kill' and it's stop and go for 14 miles ...........that takes 3/4 of an hour. and then once I'm over the bridge, 60 mph into Cherry Hill. my ride home, now...... at 10 pm, it's usually 60 mph west to the bridge, then 70-75 back out the Schuylkill, and 74 mph on the turnpike.......and off of the Downingtown exit.....up rte 100 at 40-45 mph, and turn left on 401.....now we get to blow off steam. there are areas where deer are an issue, so I'm careful there....but there are other areas where I get up to 70 and feel like I'm flying. never any cops or traffic..... I like going fast. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

01-25-2010, 09:55 PM	#2
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I *love* to drive. Just love it. I dont mind being driven either as long as I thoroughly trust the driver...my Mom makes me crazy.

01-25-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	jinx turns the A/C off when she passes people. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

01-25-2010, 10:36 PM	#7
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	__________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-26-2010, 07:46 AM	#8
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I love to drive when the road is clear, but I hate congestion and red lights, and it seems like that's all there is now. Driving just gets worse and worse. This country is getting over populated.

01-26-2010, 07:59 AM	#9
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I don't love driving; I'd rather be the passenger so I can just relax and look around. I have always enjoyed going on long road trips, as the passenger. I will drive long distances if I have to, but reluctantly. As the passenger I can also read if I want. I know some people get carsick if they try to read, but it's never been a problem for me. My daughter on the other hand does get motion sickness. Not to the point of puking, fortunately -- she just whines a lot. Responds well to a dose of Dramaqueen -- I mean, Dramamine. But even though I don't enjoy driving, I do enjoy being in control of my own destiny - if I wanna go somewhere, I have to be able to GO, you know? So it would really upset me if I could no longer drive, eyes got too bad or whatever. Even if I have nowhere to go, if my car's in the shop it just makes me crazy!

01-26-2010, 08:33 AM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Around town, I can run errands all day, even so that I'm spending a total of several hours in the car. But trips? Bored bored bored. A lot of that is because just outside of Austin the scenery gets flat and yellow very fast. I don't like car trips at all, but we have to do them so often that I'm used to it for the most part. I've recently started getting audiobooks on my mp3 player, and that has helped tremendously. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

01-26-2010, 08:58 AM	#11
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I like road trips. I don't like rush hour traffic. Abhor stop and go. I sometimes think the street grids of large cities are easier to navigate than the smaller ones. (makes for getting lost easier to correct) I have two vehicles and I've always preferred a truck.My dad always had/has trucks. I don't like being a passenger unless I am really comfortable with the persons driving. People can either be really crappy slow drivers or competent safe fast/average drivers. I prefer the latter.

01-26-2010, 11:00 AM	#12
Beest Adapt and Survive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 957	At best, a chore.

01-26-2010, 11:41 AM	#13
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I drive for a living. Before that, I would take long road trips just because I enjoyed it. Many times I drove from Jacksonville, FL to VA beach just to visit friends for the weekend. As a teen, I even drove to take out the trash. Just a short back down the driveway and roll forward again, no gas pedal involved. Not lazy, I just liked the feeling of control over my destiny. I also fly airplanes and I like that best of all, as I get three-dimensional control. I get a little thrill at liftoff and a letdown when I feel the plane settle back on the runway. I feel sad while I'm tying it down again. I love it when I have over a thousand miles to go in my truck, the open road before me and a nice sunny day to do it in. Bad weather is only a challenge, not a drudge. I know I can do it and I know my vehicle can do it. My challenge is to get around other drivers whose vehicle or skill level might not be up to the task. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

01-26-2010, 11:53 AM	#14
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Did you ever have cars right on your tail so they could draft you to save gas? Did it piss you off? Did anyone ever ask first? Was it OK then?

01-26-2010, 12:56 PM	#15
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Yes Yes No No __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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