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05-02-2012, 11:54 PM | #61 | ||
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lol Same time as me, I've got tickets to Wrestlemania 28!
We've managed to snag a convertible mustang for a couple of days aswell. From memory from the last time I was in LA there were quite a few performance stores around.
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06-02-2012, 09:44 AM | #62 | |||
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They charge an 'age allowance' Just getting a Ford Focus (or similar) but there was a massive range of car types when I looked online. Next time I go over to US, when I am over 25, I will be looking at hiring a Corvette. |
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06-02-2012, 11:38 AM | #63 | ||
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FYI,
I just rented a convertible mustang from a major outlet in LA (might be cheaper in FL) for less than 50 bucks a day inc insurances and taxes and no km limit - I have it for 2 weeks and will do probably over 4000 miles PM me if you want to know details |
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08-02-2012, 06:29 AM | #64 | ||
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Yups, and just make sure you return it with a full tank of gas.
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08-02-2012, 10:09 AM | #65 | ||
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Also - you can turn right on a red light so long as no one coming. For my few first turn I was wondering why everyone was tooting me... then the penny dropped.
Also a tip for driving on other side of road (I did 10,000kms without a hitch once learning these aids): If 'mini' panic confusion - just follow path of car if front - they are a local. Just think opposite of instinct Never become arrogant and say I have mastered this Everyday befor starting say to yourself I have done well so far but need to concentrate because of a lapse in concentration may bring all my good work undone Remote areas where you are alone can be an issue...esp turing after a stop sign etc as you may go to left by routine I have read for some that tying a bow to 12oclock on steering wheel / or (say) a smurf on dashboard top is a subtle constant visual reminder and the brain learns why it is there..... |
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08-02-2012, 11:34 AM | #66 | ||
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Got our hire organised- 'Stang 'vertible, would've prefered a Challenger though!
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08-02-2012, 11:59 PM | #67 | ||
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09-02-2012, 02:26 PM | #68 | ||
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VERY difficult to get a Mustang or Challenger ONE-WAY Chicago to L.A., Avis & Hertz have the cars but not for this journey. Ours is through "Alamo"
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10-02-2012, 04:42 PM | #69 | ||
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Looking to do a trip next year as well. Want to include the V8 Supercar race in Austin so still trying to work a plan out. Anyone hear when dates will be announced?
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11-02-2012, 09:11 AM | #70 | |||
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Latest info here ... http://www.v8supercars.com.au/newsar...6/default.aspx |
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11-02-2012, 09:16 AM | #71 | |||
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missed a night launch by one day unfortunately |
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12-02-2012, 02:20 PM | #72 | |||
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Yes as long as it's safe to turn from the right lane even if the lane on the left of you goes straight, you can turn. But read the road sign just before that corner because it'll tell you if you need to stop first. I'm sure this is universal but if you're caught "rolling through the stop" you can get a traffic ticket. I almost got one once. And I don't care where in the world you are, but do NOT leave valuables where they're visible. I.e., like leave your wallet, money, camera, suitcases or shopping bags, etc on the seat or back seat of your car. Place it in the trunk of your car or have the hotel hold onto it if you can't check in till later, or need to do more shopping till your flight leaves. Rentals have a sticker on it and it's pretty easy to see which cars are rentals. It's always better to be safe and not a statistic. add: driving maps and GPS are dead giveaways too. |
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12-02-2012, 02:30 PM | #73 | ||
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GPS is absolutely essential....
trying to navigate the freeway exits etc without one is a daunting task... even for the locals! |
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12-02-2012, 02:39 PM | #74 | ||
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Oh and depending on the state you're in, only X number of cars can go onto the ramp leading to the freeway/highway at the same time. Then there's a wait period before the next X number of cars are allowed onto the freeway/highway. There's a light to the side that guides and counts the cars.
It's to alleviate traffic and it works! |
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12-02-2012, 03:32 PM | #75 | |||
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And can you legally turn left on red in Australia?
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12-02-2012, 03:44 PM | #76 | |||
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no you can never go through or turn on a red light. there are some intersections that have a left turning lane. in effect it seems like you are going through the red, but the lane has already peeled off the road where the traffic lights are. you will see them easily enough once you are here i have just realised that this thread is about america. i saw moby's post and considering he was thinking of an australian trip, my answer is based on his australian trip |
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12-02-2012, 04:06 PM | #77 | ||
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That's OK—I forget that you guys have states!
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12-02-2012, 04:08 PM | #78 | |||
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12-02-2012, 04:21 PM | #79 | ||
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Ours are less united than they once were, for ridiculous reasons.
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12-02-2012, 05:27 PM | #80 | ||
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Our states are for ever fighting! LOL! Mexicans,Cockroaches,Crow Eaters, Banana Benders(also known as Cain Toads).........
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12-02-2012, 05:36 PM | #81 | |||
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12-02-2012, 10:53 PM | #82 | ||
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Most states in the states have the red light rule, though sometimes there is a sign NOT ALLOWING it at certain places.
Freeway on ramp traffic lights are in Australia now too, just watch some bozo doesnt rear end you. One thing you will notice is NOT over ther is roundabouts or traffic circles as the call them, very few. Another strange law is on freeways if you see emergency services/ roadworkers on the side you must change lanes to be one lane away from them or halve your speed. So if the slow truck in front of you swerves into your fast lane that will be why. It is called the "move over law". I got pulled over for it literally a few miles away from the airport by a motorbike cop, he let me off with a lecture after hearing my accent and checking my paperwork that I had just got the car 10 minutes ago etc. |
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12-02-2012, 11:59 PM | #83 | ||
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I love the turn on red rule... I got confused why last time I was in Florida, that there was 2 lanes that went straight ahead and 2 right turning lanes, all lanes had red lights, but the right turn lanes had arrows, which to me have more precedence over just a light. But yet you can turn right on a red. Just don't know why they persist with the arrow??
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13-02-2012, 10:33 AM | #84 | ||
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The green arrow just gives you the right of way. You had the right of way to make the right turn on a green arrow probably at the same the oncoming traffic had the right of way to make a rightie too. Or, the traffic flowing perpendicular to yours was making a left. I know, it's confusing.
Other times though, there are 2 lanes that can turn right on the green arrow and other lanes go straight. And when it's a red arrow, the lane farthest to the right can still make a turn (on a red arrow) it it's clear and safe to do so. But not the left lane if there's 2 lanes turning right. Does this even make sense as I write this? |
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13-02-2012, 12:19 PM | #85 | ||
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I love the fact that trucks must keep right in the slow lane with reduced speed limits.
It is so much less stressful knowing that a truck won't cut in front of you like they do on freeways here in Victoria. |
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18-02-2012, 06:08 AM | #86 | ||
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Very true, that's a good law. Just wish more truck drivers followed that law and stayed in the right lane. There's always drivers who just drive faster because they're impatient and drive like they're in a rush to get somewhere 2 seconds earlier.
Oh and the slow lane to the right is not only for truckers but for drivers too. |
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12-03-2012, 04:11 PM | #87 | |||
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12-03-2012, 04:24 PM | #88 | |||
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12-03-2012, 04:30 PM | #89 | |||
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