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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2007 16:15:33 GMT -5
1. You must first learn to pronounce the name, it is: "FLAAAAARIDA". 2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 AM to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 8:00 PM. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning. 3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On I-95 your speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is grounds to run you off the road while giving you the finger. 4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Florida has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars /trucks with the loudest muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, SUV cell phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way. 5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out, and possibly shot. 6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot. 7. Road construction is permanent and continuous in Florida. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting 10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been accidentally activated." 11. Merge means race like a madman and c u t the person in line off or better yet ---run them off the road. 12. For summer driving, it is advisable to wear potholders on your hands. 13. If you are going to yell anything out the window, make sure it is in Spanish.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2007 16:34:36 GMT -5
Now I know why I stay away from Flaaaaarida.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2007 17:39:57 GMT -5
Now I know why I stay away from Flaaaaarida. HEHEH,....and why I want out of here!
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Post by Fran Gyomory on Sept 11, 2007 8:39:10 GMT -5
Sorry, that must be Oregon driving rules.....we only have headless drivers down here in F L A !!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2007 15:39:02 GMT -5
Sorry, that must be Oregon driving rules.....we only have headless drivers down here in F L A !!!!!!! Those must be the ones that look through the steering wheel.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2007 8:23:58 GMT -5
driving in florida can be scarry
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Post by Fran Gyomory on Sept 12, 2007 10:51:09 GMT -5
You're kidding right? You don't know scary until you live in a community here people who never had a driver's license can drive around in a golf cart!!!!!!!
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Post by marylou on Sept 12, 2007 12:32:39 GMT -5
Mike, the girl I work with has a vacation home in Port Charlotte...she LOVES it there, especially shopping in a store called Beall's.
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Post by Fran Gyomory on Sept 12, 2007 13:57:05 GMT -5
Bealls, prounced Bells, is a great store for shopping. They even hav their own outlet stores in our area and you can really find some great buys at the outlet stores.
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