Important things people should know

[hm insulators]

Two is the only even prime number.

A closed mouth gathers no feet. (I always have trouble remembering that one.)

No matter how slowly you coast up to the red light, it will never turn green until you come to a complete stop and slip into neutral.

We drive on parkways and park on driveways.

Never wear white pants to a restaurant.

There are two golf balls on the moon.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

Don't eat the yellow snow.


I've got more, but those will do for now...

[Revive 755]

Merging into 65 mph traffic works better at 60 mph, not 40 mph.

Living near a major road, airport, or active rail line will be noisier than not doing so.

[Bryant5493]

Don't stop -- ever -- on railroad tracks. Two folks in Metro Atlanta did that on back-to-back days.

You must stop on a right turn at a red traffic light or at a stop sign.

Yield means, if you are facing the yield sign, slow down and give way to traffic not facing the yield sign. Not floor it and cause the other driver to perform an evasive maneuver.

If you're turning left at a traffic light, it's okay to enter the intersection and wait whilst attempting to turn left.

Don't do a "Hollywood" or "California Rolling Stop" -- they can be very dangerous.

Remember: The turn signal is to let the other driver know what your intentions are. Using your signal after merging or turning is fruitless.


Be well,

Bryant

[SSOWorld]

don't slow to 35 mph in mainline traffic to use an off-ramp

[mightyace]

If you a 1/2 mile from your off ramp and are two or more lanes over in heavy traffic, don't cross over all those lanes to the exit, take your lumps and go to the next exit you can safely negotiate and turn around.

If you're not sure where you're going (i.e. lost), pull off the road into a parking lot or at least the shoulder to check you map, GPS, spouse, child, etc. for directions.

When a sign says "RIGHT LANE CLOSED 1500 FEET" it usually means the right lane will be closed in 1500 feet!    Don't go down to the last second and try and barge in, you're only making the traffic backup worse! 

[Alps]

Everything you say on a public forum can be read publicly.

Just because you don't know someone doesn't mean it's okay to make them feel stupid.  Even if you're convinced they are.

Karma is a bitch.

If you have a choice of glasses prescriptions (or contact strengths), get the weaker one.  Otherwise your eyes will keep getting worse.  (My left eye has actually improved slightly over the last ten years.)

Button copy is cool and funny, and a great American pastime.  But when all the buttons are gone and the sign sheeting is not reflective, it's time to replace it already.

Non-redundant structures are only more dangerous than redundant structures if you blatantly violate the design characteristics of the bridge.  Not worth panicking over like many have done.

99% of New Jersey is not what you see on the Turnpike.  Or even the Parkway.

Inside jokes are cool and funny, and a great American pastime.  And fun for the whole family.  Your parents were wrong about that one.  And about practical jokes being unfunny, too.  Try them out!

We joked aboot the Canadian dollar being so weak.  Well, now it's not.  And we're still joking.  Dontcha think it'll keep getting stronger till we stop, eh?

[SSOWorld]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

What happens in DC stays on YouTube.

[FLRoads]

I totally agree with what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! That is one of my favorite cities to visit, though I have never gotten off the Strip to see the rest of Interstate 215 or 515...

[Hellfighter]

The Red Light means stop...

[SSOWorld]

A "No Turn On Red" sign means you can't turn right on Red.

[mgk920]

A 'YIELD' sign means that you don't have to stop if there is no conflicting traffic.



Mike

[hm insulators]

When to quit while you're ahead.

Hawaii is a state. (It's amazing how many people in the US still don't know that! )

Telephone pole insulators are heavy. (Both Truvelo and I can attest to that! )

A cat is on the wrong side of every door.

The proper way to operate a baseball cap button.

Apply ointment generously to affected area. If it doesn't work, there's a flaw in the ointment!

A bit of wisdom from Red Green: "Never try to flambe a whole goat!"

I've got still more, but I'll put 'em in next time. (It might be a few days.)

[Alps]

I totally agree with what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!

Try telling that to the collection agency when you gambled more than your life savings...

The proper way to operate a baseball cap button.

Do tell.  When I was a kid, they were for chewing.  Later, they were for twisting.  Now...

[SSOWorld]

Most states have "move over" laws

Most states have laws requiring cars to stop at crosswalks if a pedestrian is in it.

[golden eagle]

Remember: The turn signal is to let the other driver know what your intentions are. Using your signal after merging or turning is fruitless.

YES! This is a pet peeve of mine. Don't the drivers see that their signal light is still on or hear the clicking noise it makes? It's really confusing when on a four-lane road or highway because you don't know if the driver is intending to turn.

[Scott5114]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

Especially if your money happens to be in Vegas.

[hm insulators]

A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

Never stand in a hailstorm with your shirt off.

Where there's a will...there's a relative.

A boat is a hole in the water into which you pour all of your money.

Helicopters don't fly; they beat the air into submission.

Never mail ice cream.

[Bryant5493]

Don't play Wii during a police raid. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5clBon69g


Be well,

Bryant

[BigMattFromTexas]

Never stand in a hailstorm with your shirt off.

Whynot?!?!
BigMatt

[florida]

Don't play Wii during a police raid. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5clBon69g


Be well,

Bryant

Only here!

-By all means, DO NOT press the crosswalk button if you do not intend to stay and wait for it.

[hm insulators]

Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

The most powerful weapon against bad TV is the remote.

The only way bureaucrats cut red tape is lengthwise.

Never clean a camp stove in the kitchen sink and then light a match to see if it still works.

Remember: If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[Ian]

Swine flu is the past tense of when pigs fly.

When you see da police, warn-a-brother.


Miley Cyrus will never be popular to anyone above the age of 10. If I am wrong, America is a bunch of creepers  ...

99.9% of the people in the club hate I-99 and Bud Shuster.

Any one in the lower peninsula of Michigan can point out to someone where they live by pointing to a spot on their palm.

Never cook on the grille, oven, stove, etc. without a shirt on, especially if you are cooking bacon  .

Michael Jackson is the king of pop!!!

[74/171FAN]

Miley Cyrus will never be popular to anyone above the age of 10. If I am wrong, America is a bunch of creepers  ...

The sad thing is that's true and add the Jonas Brothers to that list.

The best team doesn't always win in sports.

You've got to make the playoffs to win a championship(at least in America)

Don't take I-395 and I-695 to RFK Stadium when DC United is playing.  Instead take I-95/495 to I-295 then I-295 to DC 295 and follow DC 295 NB to the Benning Rd exit

[mightyace]

The best team doesn't always win in sports.

And, the auto racing specific version.

The best car doesn't always win the race.

[Ian]

Dont drink any juices of any kind after brushing your teeth or after consuming anything mint.

Speed limits are enforced  .

You are not cool if you run from the police or if you do anything illegal.

NBC and CNN need new things to talk about.