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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Hello all, im one of those people that drive really bad. i swear there wasnt one day when i didnt curb check my car. but recently when i got my tC, ive become like the safest driver! : ). ((my rims are a little scratched up though , guess im still not that safe))

well anyone who curb checks,
hits cars while parallel parking,
doesnt pay attention when changing lanes,
or just cant drive period, shoud think about uniting and coming up with ideas to reduce it! or just help me reduce them : /

express yourself (or your wrecklessness)! lol
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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lol
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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its OK, girls were never good drivers, im pretty sure its genetic. At least you've got the guts to admit it








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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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i just have a short attention span thats all
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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knowing you have a problem is the frist step to recovery .
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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haha theres no such thing as recovery when people tell it to you and rub it in your face everyday!! bad friends eh
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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I cut my right turns too quick... the wheels on my passenger side are all f*d up.

Yes, I'll join your club.
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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cot dam my friends are too nice to say anything about my sh*tty driving =[

but it hurts inside more
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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my right turns are bad too.. i think my depth perception is bad.. any turning advices/tips??? i am also unable to see my hood when i drive
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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haha... hrmm, I just need to slow down when turning, maybe that'll help x]

not seeing the hood shouldn't be too much of a problem, but then again you do have a depth perception problem =x
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Yea i have the worst road rash on my passangers side...
Half of it was there when I got the car
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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im a slow driver. hence my screen name! i slow down on turns, but i guess i come so close to the curb, being afraid i might hit the car coming on the perpendicular side. catch my drift?
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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was that a pun?!?! hahaha xP

errr don't turn when cars are coming x]
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Well, when I was learning the dimensions of the car, I put my seat somewhat high, it helped a little.
As for right turns, it takes some practice. try turning the wheel a half second later or not taking the turn too fast.

Its all about time, experience, and confidence. Im sure u'll get the hang of it =]
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by thUsLw
i just have a short attention span thats all
Yeah, me too ... that's why I am doing the world a favor by driving an auto. I have awesome road rash on my right front wheel ... darn curbs ... they come out of nowhere!!! I am going to have to join this club as well hahaha. I swing out away from the curb before I make right turns now and when I parallel park, I can now use my mirrors to see where the curb is. I dunno. You'll get it! HAHA.
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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Yeah. Oh! You should prolly start craning your neck everytime you need to turn, lol, I have to bc of the gigantic A-pillars!
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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well, you sound smart. in order for you to see your hood you might want to udjust the lumbar by turning the wheel on the side of your seat. if that doesnt's work try some of your school books.
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by EnderSavesTheDay
was that a pun?!?! hahaha xP

errr don't turn when cars are coming x]
lol but its legal to turn right on a red light!! and i cant help it
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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my seat is as high as it can get and as close and straight to the steering wheel as it could be.. im considered a grandma driver, but i drive with one hand as opposed to both on 10 and 2.. i cant measure my car for some reason, also unable to see the back. should i just stay off the road and start car poolin? lol



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