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hotdogPi

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

How to drive someone up a wall.
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1995hoo

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

The effect the club's loft has on how the ball flies and how far it will roll when it lands.
"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.

The_Ginger

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?
I haven't driven yet, but I would assume it's how to scale a 90° wall in a vehicle.

I-55

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

Merging onto the interstate is dangerous and for safety reasons should be performed between 30-35 mph in all circumstances.
Purdue Civil Engineering '24
Quote from: I-55 on April 13, 2025, 09:39:41 PMThe correct question is "if ARDOT hasn't signed it, why does Google show it?" and the answer as usual is "because Google Maps signs stuff incorrectly all the time"

xonhulu

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

How to steer with your knee when holding food and drink.

kphoger

Quote from: 1995hoo on March 13, 2026, 09:20:42 AMThe effect the club's loft has on how the ball flies and how far it will roll when it lands.

*groan*

I guess, technically, the OP only stipulates that "the conversation starter should be road-related", not necessarily people's replies...

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

kphoger

Quote from: xonhulu on March 13, 2026, 10:26:49 AMHow to steer with your knee when holding food and drink.

Best answer so far! :clap:

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

1995hoo

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: 1995hoo on March 13, 2026, 09:20:42 AMThe effect the club's loft has on how the ball flies and how far it will roll when it lands.

*groan*

I guess, technically, the OP only stipulates that "the conversation starter should be road-related", not necessarily people's replies...

The sort of driving I referenced could be considered road-related, I guess, if you're familiar with the joke about Tiger Woods at the gas station:

QuoteTiger Woods drives his Volvo into a gas station in a remote part of Ireland. Paddy, who knows nothing about golf, says, "Top of the morning to you, sir!"

Tiger nods and bends over to pick up the nozzle. As he does so, two tees fall out of his pocket.

"What are those?"

Tiger replies, "These are called tees. They are for resting my balls on when I am driving."

"Fuck me," says Paddy, "those guys at Volvo think of everything!"
"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.

kphoger

Clearview

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

Big John

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?
How to drive a hard bargain when buying a vehicle.

ModernDayWarrior

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

How to keep your eyes on the road while [censored].

TheCatalyst31

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?
How to jump your car over the river when you need to outrun the cops.

MikeTheActuary

Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

How to lobby for construction of The Hypotenuse.

formulanone

Quote from: MikeTheActuary on March 14, 2026, 07:25:13 AM
Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

How to lobby for construction of The Hypotenuse.


That's taught in Geometry class.

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: formulanone on March 14, 2026, 08:37:10 AM
Quote from: MikeTheActuary on March 14, 2026, 07:25:13 AM
Quote from: kphoger on March 13, 2026, 09:08:07 AM13 MAR 2026

What's one driving-related thing that just isn't taught enough by instructors?

How to lobby for construction of The Hypotenuse.


That's taught in Geometry class.

Poor old Diesel Sabb didn't attend one.

CoreySamson

15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?

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I propose a thread for toilets used, complete with an interactive map documenting each one run by Rothman.
Buc-ee's and QuikTrip fanboy. Clincher of 35 FM roads. Proponent of the TX U-turn. BA, BibLit (NT), ORU '26.

Route Log
Clinches
Counties
TM

The_Ginger

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?
Planets.

Big John

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?

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I propose a thread for toilets used, complete with an interactive map documenting each one run by Rothman.
jail/prison cells

xonhulu

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?

Highways You've Seen On A Map.

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?


Roads, streets and highways you have urinated alongside of.  We already have the highest classification thread...

CoreySamson

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on March 16, 2026, 12:23:28 AM
Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?


Roads, streets and highways you have urinated alongside of.  We already have the highest classification thread...
OK 147, in the rain. That's the only one I can recall. I drank too many Celsiuses that day.
Buc-ee's and QuikTrip fanboy. Clincher of 35 FM roads. Proponent of the TX U-turn. BA, BibLit (NT), ORU '26.

Route Log
Clinches
Counties
TM

NE2

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?

Walmarts firebombed.

Yes, I'm gonna say that and then not firebomb a Walmart.
pre-1945 Florida route log

I accept and respect your identity as long as it's not dumb shit like "identifying as a vaccinated attack helicopter".

Sapphuby

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?

most times stretched on a road trip

pderocco

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PM15 MAR 2026

Many people track things they've done on this forum, such as clinched counties or routes. What's something that we need a tracking thread for?
Highways you've clinched in Street View.

pderocco

Quote from: CoreySamson on March 15, 2026, 07:01:18 PMI propose a thread for toilets used, complete with an interactive map documenting each one run by Rothman.
Does Rothman get the runs often?