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[Spritzie]

I know it annoys people sometimes, but I do sometimes slow down a bit at green lights, to be prepared in case it suddenly changes.

 

And I always know how many people are behind me, how close they are and how fast they're going, as I come up to lights, so I know what to do if it turns yellow. If they're a ways back, and not going very fast, if it's possible, I stop. But if they're close and going fast, I don't.

[Unstream]

Usually my general rule of thumb is that if I can make it past, I'll go for it. I have a general idea of how long that'll be - about three to four car lengths. Before that, I'm prepared to stop but travel at a normal speed regardless.

 

And sorry, but people who slow down at green lights bother me on the road. It's not like it's going to change that fast - it still needs to turn yellow first, and if you can't stop in time just keep going. Simple :P

[Spritzie]

I don't hit the brakes or anything like that, but more like slightly lifting my foot from the gas.

 

Plus, here, they're starting to put cameras at lights that take photos as the lights turn red, to catch people running them. And they enforce with tickets. So I'd rather be on the safe side.

[Wembly]

Relax. I'm halfway around the world here in Malaysia (where my driving style is actually very much on the sensible side compared to most). :P

 

Malaysians and traffic lights:

Green = "Go fast, before it turns orange!"

Amber = "Go fast, before it turns red!"

Red = "Go fast, before other cars get in the way!"

I just saw a house hunters episode on tv that was in Malaysia I believe and the people were driving like crazyies, :ohno: , no offense, it was so intense though and there were like people on scooters or whatnot that I swear I was afraid they were going to get smooshed right there, clearly they didn't but none the less, I'm pretty sure I would not be able to handle that.

[antiaircraft]

We get motorcycles and cars these days - nobody walks, cycles, or scoots(?) much. Probably for the obvious reason. xD

 

Plus, here, they're starting to put cameras at lights that take photos as the lights turn red, to catch people running them. And they enforce with tickets. So I'd rather be on the safe side.

xD I'm reminded of an episode in NCIS: LA, where one of the agents on the team is caught running a red light on a traffic camera, and their boss sends him to traffic school as a result.

 

But the only thing that makes people slow down here is a traffic checkpoint (sighting one up ahead generally leads to a chorus of seat belts clicking into place).

[Spritzie]

I always think of the episode of Las Vegas, where the casino owner got photographed running a red light that way, and paper printed it. And he was determined to prove he was innocent, so he sent his people around to find proof.

 

They're crazy if you ask me. At night, after the light changes, you'll see a flash from the photos being taken. I think it's kind of distracting. It's only on a few intersections. I avoid them.

[antiaircraft]

*shrug* The traffic checkpoints don't do much good here either. The police don't so much look for people breaking the law as people with flashy cars (who can pay bigger fines or bribes).

[Spritzie]

I always laugh when you see a cop car on the roads here, and suddenly, everywhere around you, brake lights start lighting up.

[antiaircraft]

Heh, that doesn't happen so much here - people tend to go a bit faster when they get nervous. xD

 

Although they are sensible enough to shuffle around a bit and open a path if an ambulance has to get through a traffic jam. Then you'll generally see one or two small cars slip away from the rest and go down the opened path as well.

[Spritzie]

Ugh. Drivers well, drive me crazy. Like pulling into a exit, or entrance lane on the highway in bad traffic, to try to get further ahead.

[antiaircraft]

The things we do for traffic... this is why we need robot cars. :D

[Rose_682]

My mother's suggestion to rid my city of bad drivers? Send all the bad drivers to Vienna. The ones that came back, would be good drivers!

 

LOL

 

Apparently there are a lot of one way streets with no real speed limits. XD

[Tyler.]

my city is full of bad drivers, they all go like 20 miles below the speed limit

[Ruto]

Our "community" has some bad drivers, as well. Most of them just speed 20 miles over, which is really stupid since there is a cop that frequents the road from the school. Others just get stuck in a muddy ditch after trying to make tire tracks in the ground. :P

 

We haven't had any problems with drunk drivers since last year, however...our coach dying from one of those collisions really impacted the students.

[Aaa]

Currently on an annoying channel gonna turn it soon.

 

Anyone else think TNT should make a Meepits' Plot?!?

 

 

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[xLaura]

i dont even understand why meepits are such a big deal in neopia. is this a joke that i missed?

[Aaa]

i dont even understand why meepits are such a big deal in neopia. is this a joke that i missed?

They're like Xwee's loveable to everyone, except they are like mean little girls they seem nice but are devil on the inside. :rolleyes_anim:

[Luciana]

According to this:

The Meepit, formerly known as a Pygmy , is a woodchuck-like Spooky Petpet released on August 30, 2001 with large unblinking black eyes, short front limbs, stout bodies, and large hind feet. The Petpet's description is: There is something awfully spooky about those big staring eyes

 

Despite their cute appearance, they have developed a reputation for being members of a large, malevolent circle with various postulated aims - including world domination and miscellaneous association with Dr. Sloth. This is spurred on by their consistent, unblinking stare that is often seen as unnerving.

 

This perceived threat is likely intended to comically make up for their otherwise not scary appearance - on the face of it, a wide eyed, short-armed pink body is not typical of malevolent monsters.

 

It's funny that they're evil because they're not scary looking lol!!! :B

[Slorgy]

Meepits!!! I like those things SO much! They're so fuzzy looking! :laughingsmiley:

[-Ryan]

That's right, go on beleiving they're cute. Beleive that they're harmless while you still can.

[Tyler.]

That's right, go on beleiving they're cute. Beleive that they're harmless while you still can.

they won't hurt TDNers though, they're too awesome

[-Ryan]

That depends on the TDNer and HAMS' mood, Tyler. :P

 

 

[Guest Yoshinho]

Hello people. Hello Ryan.

 

Anyways HAMS might be moving to JN we got 9 votes to move and none to stay so we might move to Jellyneo. Those who somehow disagree, PM me.

[antiaircraft]

That depends on the TDNer and HAMS' mood, Tyler. :P

Not the mention the current Alpha-Six DCorpAuth operations clearance. ;)

 

Meepits are not only easily capable of innocuous operation within Neopia, but they also have a natural talent for handling electronics. With a well-constructed training program, their natural brain structure can be harnessed to achieve excellent telepathic read-write capabilities. Of course, their reaction time and sharp eyesight make them excellent sharpshooters. And that's just scratching the surface...

[Manta]

Aww, HAMS is gonna move? :( I never joined JN...I guess I have to quit HAMS then...Ah well. I don't really have time to be active there :/