Crisis on MA roads

[newenglandgal123]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

^Try electric...it's really good for this!

I know ...if it was an electric vehicle that was acting like the Altima...I wouldn't have been able to successfully do what I did....I know my vehicle's capabilities and limits up against other vehicles. Run of the mill Altimas, Civics, Rogues, etc...no contest...Teslas or the like...forget it!

[GeoffD]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

^Try electric...it's really good for this!

A base trim Altima does an 8 second 0-60. 20 years ago, that was a reasonably fast car. An SR VC can out accelerate a Karen in a luxury crossover. I’ve had lots of Hertz Altimas over the years. I wouldn’t buy one but they’re pretty much middle of the road for F class rentals. I’ve driven them on 3 hour trips and it didn’t kill me. If I decide to eclipse chase clear weather in April, it wouldn’t kill me to do a 1,000 mile day in one. They’re comfortable enough.

[EastDallasDude]

Originally Posted by justyouraveragetenant

I almost got hit again a week ago people run red lights like it's going out of style. If I had a rock with me I'd throw it at their window. If I was a cop I would slam them down on the ground. One time a woman charged me with her car and a guy in a truck witnessed it. You have to assume they will run the red light
Police are not doing their job it's as simple as that when it comes to traffic .

With police defunded and minor crimes decriminalized, you're pretty much on your own. Look twice and assume the worst.

[EastDallasDude]

Originally Posted by msRB311

Yes people are out for themselves and that comes to when driving fast and even doing rude things like pulling over in inconvenient places to let people out of a car or pick someone up...the last thing anyone should want is to get an accident or hit someone walking. The fact that there have been 3 incidents just this week where people have been hit walking (and it's february, not even summer) seems alarming.

I hadnt looked at the cars thread in a while...maybe i should have just posted there...i was thinking that thread was about car models, etc.

Personally, I think there are plenty of people out there who won't care for a second if they hit somebody as long as they don't get caught.

[EastDallasDude]

Originally Posted by BostonMike7

I blame social media. It essentially normalized this sort of behavior without consequenc since one can hide behind online anonymity. Calling someone out for it deems one a “snowflake” now, which pretty much validates the belief that folks can do/say whatever they want and people need to “toughen up”. I’d venture to guess lots of folks still feel “untouchable” in their 4000+lb SUVs as they flip a bird and scurry off from whatever incident they likely caused.

I’ve always said folks driving style is a reflection of their personality. I’ve found this to be more common that one would imagine. The biggest road ragers/selfish drivers I personally know also have the most self-centered personalities. “Snowflake” is a regular word for them.

It's not social media. Boston driving savagery was notorious decades before social media.

During rush hour I stood on Tremont and Mass and watched FIVE cars blow the red light at high speeds (trying to "squeak through").

[newenglandgal123]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

A base trim Altima does an 8 second 0-60. 20 years ago, that was a reasonably fast car. An SR VC can out accelerate a Karen in a luxury crossover. I’ve had lots of Hertz Altimas over the years. I wouldn’t buy one but they’re pretty much middle of the road for F class rentals. I’ve driven them on 3 hour trips and it didn’t kill me. If I decide to eclipse chase clear weather in April, it wouldn’t kill me to do a 1,000 mile day in one. They’re comfortable enough.

My 0-60 is about 4.7 sec so no, even an SR VC altima isn't going to out accelerate me!

[EastDallasDude]

I think the bike lanes have exponentially increased the frustration level of the four wheel drivers because it takes them all significantly longer to get home. I personally like the bike lanes because I travel on two wheels and whiz right by the poor folks stuck in that ridiculous jam.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

A base trim Altima does an 8 second 0-60. 20 years ago, that was a reasonably fast car. An SR VC can out accelerate a Karen in a luxury crossover. I’ve had lots of Hertz Altimas over the years. I wouldn’t buy one but they’re pretty much middle of the road for F class rentals. I’ve driven them on 3 hour trips and it didn’t kill me. If I decide to eclipse chase clear weather in April, it wouldn’t kill me to do a 1,000 mile day in one. They’re comfortable enough.

So in other words, the Altima will beat the Subaru Outback (0-60 in 8.7 sec) to the Family Dollar. Poor Mr. EBT will have to settle for one of the outer parking spots (often doesn't end well in good ole New Bedford).

[newenglandgal123]

Originally Posted by massnative71

So in other words, the Altima will beat the Subaru Outback (0-60 in 8.7 sec) to the Family Dollar. Poor Mr. EBT will have to settle for one of the outer parking spots (often doesn't end well in good ole New Bedford).

Omg...I didn't realize outbacks are that slow!

[justyouraveragetenant]

Originally Posted by EastDallasDude

Personally, I think there are plenty of people out there who won't care for a second if they hit somebody as long as they don't get caught.

I take it from your screen name that you came from Texas? Do people run reds there like here? If I was in Texas and carried a gun if someone charged me with their car they would be getting new tires after I shoot at their tires. Down south I heard like


Georgia people talk slower and drive slower. They are not in a hurry like northeastern people. I must admit as a native Massachusetts person I am impatient. However I respect pedestrians and want to avoid any traffic incident at all times.