#159116 - 12/07/08 09:11 AM
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How safe of a driver are you? Answer honestly. http://www.thecarconnection.com/dangerous-quiz/ I scored an 84% I think it woulda been higher but I included my indescretions from my early days of driving.
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#159117 - 12/07/08 09:24 AM
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You scored a 55% (C)! Your driving level is: average risk
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#159118 - 12/07/08 10:13 AM
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There is my score. See if I always tell everyone slow down. This test prove that I'm safe driver You scored a 88% (A)! Your driving level is: very safe That's pretty neat test. Good find. Only thing kill my score because I don't drive big truck, motorcycle, sport car, or suv. :rolleyes:
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#159119 - 12/07/08 10:29 AM
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66, but lots of penalties for early indiscretions.
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#159120 - 12/07/08 10:34 AM
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92%
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#159121 - 12/07/08 11:59 AM
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I scored a 70% but I think that's because I haven't been driving very long and because I use my phone while I'm driving, I usually only text at stoplights though.
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#159122 - 12/07/08 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by 98greenGT: I scored a 70% but I think that's because I haven't been driving very long and because I use my phone while I'm driving, I usually only text at stoplights though. x2. I got a 69%
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#159123 - 12/07/08 03:26 PM
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You scored a 60% (B)! Your driving level is: a little risk. It speaks for itself.
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#159124 - 12/07/08 05:16 PM
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You scored a 79% (B)! Your driving level is: a little risk
Speed. Dirty, nasty, sexy speed! (from The Ballad of Ricky Bobby)
My wife: You scored a 61% (B)! Your driving level is: a little risk
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#159125 - 12/07/08 06:34 PM
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Jarbur 92% Palsut 88% HercMan 84% Richard Candelario 79% 98greenGT 70% Ordonez1307 69% Zalfrin 66% Richard Candelario's wife 61% Theone2043 60% 4drgt 55% I wonder what 02gtp20's score since he love reckless driving and speeding? My bet he will get around 40% since Hercman say please honest answer.
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#159126 - 12/07/08 06:41 PM
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66% a little risk. I can handle that.
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#159127 - 12/07/08 07:42 PM
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80% I will talk on the phone briefly, but NEVER would I consider texting while driving, that's just ******* stupid...
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#159128 - 12/07/08 09:17 PM
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83% W00T!
Not bad considering I've only been driving for a little over 2 years (legally anyways)
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#159129 - 12/07/08 09:56 PM
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You scored a 57% (C)! Your driving level is: average risk
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#159130 - 12/07/08 11:18 PM
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lol i scored a 58%
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#159131 - 12/07/08 11:21 PM
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69% a little risky
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#159132 - 12/07/08 11:40 PM
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80%.
I think it's stupid that I got dinged so badly for never haven driving a motorcycle or truck. Why does it matter? If my primary vehicle is my car and that's all I drive and I obey the laws, then why should that count against me?
I just thought that question was dumb. The rest were valid.
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#159133 - 12/07/08 11:55 PM
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Originally posted by lonezergling: 80% I will talk on the phone briefly, but NEVER would I consider texting while driving, that's just ******* stupid... You're kind of contradicting yourself there. Talking on the phone can be just as dangerous as texting. Either way you have one less hand to control the vehicle and your mind is partly focusing on something besides driving. I can see where you're coming from if people are looking at their phones while texting and not on the road but if they stay focused on the road it's the same as talking on the phone. I have my keyboard memorized on my phone so I can keep my eyes on the road if I'm doing it and I actually feel more focused as a driver while texting than I do talking on the phone. When you're on the phone you're actually talking and I feel that's a bigger distraction and takes more focus than to text when you're actually not saying anything aloud and just typing what's in your head. I don't know if that makes sense at all but it's just how I feel about it.
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#159134 - 12/08/08 12:04 AM
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I think it's stupid that I got dinged so badly for never haven driving a motorcycle or truck. Why does it matter? If my primary vehicle is my car and that's all I drive and I obey the laws, then why should that count against me? I agree with you. I don't see myself driving 18 wheels truck. Also, I'm deaf. It is dangerous to drive motorcycle for me. I love motorcycle but my family want me safe so I respect that. I bet I might get like 95% if it wasn't stupid 18 wheels truck or motorcycle question.
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#159135 - 12/08/08 12:45 AM
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74%..... 1 ticket for "improper overtaking of a left-hand turn over a safety zone" didn't help me
I crossed over the yellow lines a little early to get into the left turn lane, and the police officer obviously didn't get any the night before or something, I wasn't speeding, have no record at all, and he gave me my license and ticket and pretty much stormed off like the coffee shop was running out of donuts. I'm not hating on all officers, my cousin is a damn good one, but this guy was a huge INSERT EXPLECTIVE HERE
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#159136 - 12/08/08 02:04 AM
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I highly doubt anybody could get a 100% on that test.
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#159137 - 12/08/08 03:42 AM
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Originally posted by 98greenGT: Originally posted by lonezergling: [b] 80% I will talk on the phone briefly, but NEVER would I consider texting while driving, that's just ******* stupid... You're kind of contradicting yourself there. Talking on the phone can be just as dangerous as texting. Either way you have one less hand to control the vehicle and your mind is partly focusing on something besides driving. I can see where you're coming from if people are looking at their phones while texting and not on the road but if they stay focused on the road it's the same as talking on the phone.
I have my keyboard memorized on my phone so I can keep my eyes on the road if I'm doing it and I actually feel more focused as a driver while texting than I do talking on the phone. When you're on the phone you're actually talking and I feel that's a bigger distraction and takes more focus than to text when you're actually not saying anything aloud and just typing what's in your head.
I don't know if that makes sense at all but it's just how I feel about it. [/b]Key word was briefly. Literally just long enough to make sure it's not an emergency call and then tell them I'm driving. And I keep my phone between my legs and not in my pocket or anything, so it's right in hands reach.
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#159140 - 12/08/08 09:09 AM
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#159141 - 12/08/08 11:41 AM
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Yeah, since I'm deaf. I don't use cellphone. I do have pager. I can't type this keyboard during driving. If it is important message then I will pull it over and send this message.
My dad is 70 years old. He never own cellphone. He never got any accident over 25+ years until last month he got pass out during driving itself. He kind wish his streak is going stronger.
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#159142 - 12/08/08 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by HercMan: Having experience with other forms of vehicles gives you a better insite to what they are capable of and what they can't see etc so subconsciencely when you drive your car you are more careful around those other types of vehicles. We'll have to agree to disagree on that. I've never driven a motorcycle but I know what they are capable of, and I give them proper space and drive differently around them. Similarly, I've driven SUVs and pickups and I did not "learn" anything new by driving them.
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#159143 - 12/08/08 04:53 PM
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I certainly learned better driving finesse by driving semis and large vans. If I ever cared to, I KNOW I can drive a limo. I tend to enjoy spirited driving a little more.
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#159145 - 12/08/08 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by HercMan: As for texting while driving being "safe" then talking I call BS!!!!!!! You can think what you want but if your distracted just talking then texting is even more distracting cause even if you have the keyboard memorized your mind is more intune with what your fingers are doing on the phone then what your vehicle is doing on the road.
NO TEXT IS SO IMPORTANT IT CANT WAIT TILL YOU PARK THE CAR!!!!!!! If you friends don't understand that then they are no friend of yours.
Well I still feel more alert while texting for whatever reason but I almost never do it while driving. I usually only do it when I am stopped at a light, if the light turns green and I'm not done then whoever is waiting on the other end for a text will have to wait until I get another red light.
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#159146 - 12/08/08 07:24 PM
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haha i got a 60% also.
idk what this test says i know im a good driver. ive gone thru all the courses that the military lets me for agressive driving, preventive driving, defencive driving and the cop chase one( i liked that last one hahaha!)
ive never hit anything nor came close or put anyone at risk.
and i know that it may not help but i can text without looking at my phone so i can keep alert. lol
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#159147 - 12/08/08 09:02 PM
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You scored a 80% (A)! Your driving level is: very safe
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#159148 - 12/08/08 11:44 PM
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You scored a 62% (B)! Your driving level is: a little risk looool.
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#159149 - 12/09/08 02:40 PM
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I got a 49%, but I accidentally clicked "was in major accident" which I didn't know the next question coming up was a fender bender question.
That questionaire doesn't really take into account your skill at driving though.
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#159150 - 12/09/08 05:24 PM
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You scored a 56% (C)! Your driving level is: average risk
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#159151 - 12/09/08 06:17 PM
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56% (C)
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#159152 - 12/09/08 10:43 PM
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53% here
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#159153 - 12/11/08 04:45 AM
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72% the first time, 14% the second time, and finally 5%. Not sure you can get lower than that...
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