• astraeus
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    111 year ago

    I think a lot of people get in these unhealthy mind tracks when they’re driving all the time. Passing subconsciously seems like it will speed up the time you’re stuck in traffic or dealing with uncertainty.

    In reality, just allowing things to flow the way they will and going with it is a much less stressful existence.

    • @MostlyBirds@lemmy.world
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      91 year ago

      In reality, just allowing things to flow the way they will and going with it is a much less stressful existence.

      Or it would be, if you weren’t still surrounded by brain dead shitheels operating massive deadly weapons like they’re in a fucking demo derby.

      • @Sharkwellington
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        31 year ago

        I’d say it’s more like a slalom. Your vehicle just happens to be an obstacle preventing them from getting a new personal best on this run.

      • astraeus
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        11 year ago

        There’s only so much you can do in this situation. You probably can’t fix their issues but you at least have a much better chance of being proactive in not falling into the same pattern.

    • @KuroJ@lemmy.world
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      81 year ago

      You’re right and I get it. When I was younger I use to think I needed to switch multiple lanes to pass cars to get to my destination faster.

      I didn’t drive aggressively and cut people off, but I noticed most of the time you maybe only save a minute or two on your trip, so honestly it’s not even worth it.

      Now I’m just fine with cruising, going the speed limit, and reaching my destination safely. It’s much more relaxing.

      Sigh I miss using the train when I lived in Japan.

      • QuinceDaPence
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        21 year ago

        Adaptive cruise makes this even easier. Also I use it to draft big vehicles like camper trailers on long trips and get 45+mpg in my Outback.

        • @Saneless@lemmy.world
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          11 year ago

          I just wish I could control the acceleration on mine

          It’s good that it gently slows down when I approach cars but once it’s clear it fucking floors it

          • QuinceDaPence
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            1 year ago

            Yeah. Also my cruise control doesn’t work well when towing a trailer on anything other than flat ground but part of that is the cruise control system and part is the CVT. You’ll be cruising along nice, and a gentle slope appears. It won’t react at first, then fucking redlines it, over shoots the speed so it goes completely off the throttle, applies low throttle when you get to the speed, gets 3 mph too slow and redlines it again. Probably my biggest complaint about that car. Overall I like it though.