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Old 24th March 2005 | 01:46
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Tinstaafl
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From: Escapee from Ultima Thule
Driving 'techniques' that are endemic in FL:

* Don't signal. Ever. Even if you're jumping lanes, turning or trying to merge.

* Do drive at least 5 to 10 mph over the posted** speed limit, unless...

* ...You wish to drive in the overtaking lane when at or below the speed limit is required. You may ignore this rule **only** if you're maintaining position with a vehicle in the other lane and you ensure there is insufficient room for traffic to flow around your moving roadblock.

* Don't try to reverse/parallel park. The driver behind you will get confused on seeing both your indicator & reversing lights and will be forced to stop in the space you need to do the reverse-in part.

* You are encouraged to use your mobile phone while driving, especially if it will help you achieve any of the skills mentioned above, prevent you from moving off promptly when the light turns green or contribute to your normal weaving over the lane markings.


** By 'posted' they mean occasional & unobtrusive signage.
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