R.I.P. to my fd

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Oct 31, 2019 | 02:37 PM

#26

TomU

It Just Feels Right

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From: Arlington, VA

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Originally Posted by alexdimen

Yep. To make matters worse there are the new flashing left turn arrows around here which make people think it's about to turn red and they better get through fast before the light changes! They showed up on intersections around here without explanation and actually mean you can turn left if there is no oncoming traffic. I have seen more than one person turn left in front of traffic due to this idiotic change.

I actually think the flashing arrows are better if they flash yellow. Previous was a green light and for many green = go

It really should be flashing red tho. You are actually allowed to proceed on a flashing red (straight or turn) after you come to a COMPLETE stop. Anything else (other than a solid red), you just have to yield.

That said, if you're not paying attention, the color and whether it's flashing probably doesn't matter

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Originally Posted by dagoof

Been looking at all my options, but nothing quite compares with an FD.

Ain't that the truth. You might come close, but it will be heavy with all the nannies to protect you from the idiots out there

Oct 31, 2019 | 02:48 PM

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MK3Brent

I'm only asking questions

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From: Greensboro, North Carolina

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Originally Posted by dagoof

I count myself as SERIOUSLY blessed.

I was knocked unconscious and banged up a little bit, but somehow I stayed in the cockpit and came out all in one piece. - More than I can say for the car.

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How bad did that other car look?
I can't imagine... must have been awful.

Oct 31, 2019 | 03:12 PM

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alexdimen

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From: Richmond, Va.

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Originally Posted by TomU

It really should be flashing red tho. You are actually allowed to proceed on a flashing red (straight or turn) after you come to a COMPLETE stop. Anything else (other than a solid red), you just have to yield.

Agreed. Get rid of the ambiguity.