Hi SasLess
You bring back old memories of that hyper alert state that only adrenaline and fear can induce. Yes, local area knowledge has saved many an embarrassing moment. Unfortunately that particular skill set will get your licence pulled in the blink of an eye back States side. That kind of fun just doesn't help an old man keep his blood pressure below 120/80. I'm sure most people will shuffle through, and when someone doesn't the powers that be will add more procedures and another chapter to the operations manual.
Cheers,
musket33