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May 18th 2004, 10:46 pm
#16
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Originally posted by whisky
I now go everywhere in cruise control, but when I first started using it I was forever pressing the wrong buttons.
Whisky
I now go everywhere in cruise control, but when I first started using it I was forever pressing the wrong buttons.
Whisky
It's not just speed cameras round here, but also red light cameras (a much more honourable thing IMHO). Driving round we have seen about one a day being triggered and by people who don't just squeeze through on the tail of a legitimate junction-crosser but who seem to think that roaring across at full speed a couple of seconds after it's turned red is safe. Yikes!
Mark
May 18th 2004, 11:52 pm
#17
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The whole system on the roads is tosh.
If you are going anywhere, by the time it is signposted you are probably just going past the turning.
It tells you 100klms an hour and should you blink at the wrong time when passing the sign to go down to 80 klms thats it you have had it cos you don't get another signpost to tell you.
I have got to say, this is one of my hates in Oz.
We won't go into those that actually use the road:scared: :scared: :scared:
Whisky
If you are going anywhere, by the time it is signposted you are probably just going past the turning.
It tells you 100klms an hour and should you blink at the wrong time when passing the sign to go down to 80 klms thats it you have had it cos you don't get another signpost to tell you.
I have got to say, this is one of my hates in Oz.
We won't go into those that actually use the road:scared: :scared: :scared:
Whisky
May 19th 2004, 12:56 am
#18
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The Bloke will have a real go at me if he reads this one, cos we argued about it the other day, but here goes. Aussie drivers seem to think that the speed limit means they HAVE to drive at that speed. So you'll be in a string of traffic poodling along at 80, get to the 100km sign, and they all go up to 100 - and make snide comments about people who stay at 80. Then it goes back down to 80 so they all go down again, then 60, then 100 - I said when I learn to drive, I'll pootle around at 60 cos otherwise I'll be scared of missing all the signs, & I that in the UK the speed is the "limit" and you can drive at anything (within reason) up to the limit, but he says here you should drive as close to the limit as possible, even if you would really prefer to be driving slower. Almost like a compulsory speed, rather than a "top" speed.
Any Aussies out there got views on that one?
Any Aussies out there got views on that one?
May 19th 2004, 2:33 am
#19
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Originally posted by Pollyana
The Bloke will have a real go at me if he reads this one, cos we argued about it the other day, but here goes. Aussie drivers seem to think that the speed limit means they HAVE to drive at that speed. So you'll be in a string of traffic poodling along at 80, get to the 100km sign, and they all go up to 100 - and make snide comments about people who stay at 80. Then it goes back down to 80 so they all go down again, then 60, then 100 - I said when I learn to drive, I'll pootle around at 60 cos otherwise I'll be scared of missing all the signs, & I that in the UK the speed is the "limit" and you can drive at anything (within reason) up to the limit, but he says here you should drive as close to the limit as possible, even if you would really prefer to be driving slower. Almost like a compulsory speed, rather than a "top" speed.
Any Aussies out there got views on that one?
The Bloke will have a real go at me if he reads this one, cos we argued about it the other day, but here goes. Aussie drivers seem to think that the speed limit means they HAVE to drive at that speed. So you'll be in a string of traffic poodling along at 80, get to the 100km sign, and they all go up to 100 - and make snide comments about people who stay at 80. Then it goes back down to 80 so they all go down again, then 60, then 100 - I said when I learn to drive, I'll pootle around at 60 cos otherwise I'll be scared of missing all the signs, & I that in the UK the speed is the "limit" and you can drive at anything (within reason) up to the limit, but he says here you should drive as close to the limit as possible, even if you would really prefer to be driving slower. Almost like a compulsory speed, rather than a "top" speed.
Any Aussies out there got views on that one?
I think the consensus here is that you should keep up with the general speed of the traffic - a slow driver in a fast traffic flow is supposedly just as dangerous as one moving too fast in slow traffic.
You wouldn't want to drive in Sydney in peak hour if you can't keep up with the traffic! Driving through the Harbour tunnel is truly terrifying sometimes considering the speed and volume of the traffic.. and the closeness of the tunnel walls.
May 19th 2004, 2:45 am
#20
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Originally posted by nickyc
You're quite right - that does seem to be the norm. My husband is always whinging about people who seem to be going 'slow' - he often makes the comment - 'don't they know the limit is 60, what are they doing 40 for?'.
I think the consensus here is that you should keep up with the general speed of the traffic - a slow driver in a fast traffic flow is supposedly just as dangerous as one moving too fast in slow traffic.
You wouldn't want to drive in Sydney in peak hour if you can't keep up with the traffic! Driving through the Harbour tunnel is truly terrifying sometimes considering the speed and volume of the traffic.. and the closeness of the tunnel walls.
You're quite right - that does seem to be the norm. My husband is always whinging about people who seem to be going 'slow' - he often makes the comment - 'don't they know the limit is 60, what are they doing 40 for?'.
I think the consensus here is that you should keep up with the general speed of the traffic - a slow driver in a fast traffic flow is supposedly just as dangerous as one moving too fast in slow traffic.
You wouldn't want to drive in Sydney in peak hour if you can't keep up with the traffic! Driving through the Harbour tunnel is truly terrifying sometimes considering the speed and volume of the traffic.. and the closeness of the tunnel walls.
:scared:
ive also had 2 parking tickets already, my fault. well one of them was . the other , the guy chased me down the street writing my number down. turns out he doesnt need to stick it to the car
May 19th 2004, 9:35 am
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Originally posted by nickyc
You're quite right - that does seem to be the norm. My husband is always whinging about people who seem to be going 'slow' - he often makes the comment - 'don't they know the limit is 60, what are they doing 40 for?'.
I think the consensus here is that you should keep up with the general speed of the traffic - a slow driver in a fast traffic flow is supposedly just as dangerous as one moving too fast in slow traffic.
You wouldn't want to drive in Sydney in peak hour if you can't keep up with the traffic! Driving through the Harbour tunnel is truly terrifying sometimes considering the speed and volume of the traffic.. and the closeness of the tunnel walls.
You're quite right - that does seem to be the norm. My husband is always whinging about people who seem to be going 'slow' - he often makes the comment - 'don't they know the limit is 60, what are they doing 40 for?'.
I think the consensus here is that you should keep up with the general speed of the traffic - a slow driver in a fast traffic flow is supposedly just as dangerous as one moving too fast in slow traffic.
You wouldn't want to drive in Sydney in peak hour if you can't keep up with the traffic! Driving through the Harbour tunnel is truly terrifying sometimes considering the speed and volume of the traffic.. and the closeness of the tunnel walls.
May 19th 2004, 10:02 am
#22
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my husband alan has had three speeding tickets in 7 months! one on our drive from sydney up to tweed when we first arrived and two on sextons hill, banora point - a known blackspot where the limit jumps from 110 to 80 up the hill. so, 6 points on his licence already, not a blemish ever before in 30 years driving in the uk!
it is so frustrating!
ABC, do you know if nsw has similar rules to qld ref the 3 years?
karen
it is so frustrating!
ABC, do you know if nsw has similar rules to qld ref the 3 years?
karen
May 19th 2004, 10:04 am
#23
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Originally posted by karenvirginia
my husband alan has had three speeding tickets in 7 months! one on our drive from sydney up to tweed when we first arrived and two on sextons hill, banora point - a known blackspot where the limit jumps from 110 to 80 up the hill. so, 6 points on his licence already, not a blemish ever before in 30 years driving in the uk!
it is so frustrating!
ABC, do you know if nsw has similar rules to qld ref the 3 years?
karen
my husband alan has had three speeding tickets in 7 months! one on our drive from sydney up to tweed when we first arrived and two on sextons hill, banora point - a known blackspot where the limit jumps from 110 to 80 up the hill. so, 6 points on his licence already, not a blemish ever before in 30 years driving in the uk!
it is so frustrating!
ABC, do you know if nsw has similar rules to qld ref the 3 years?
karen
May 19th 2004, 10:05 am
#24
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We try and drive as close to the limit as possible. So, if it's a 110 km/h zone, we'll try and sit at 105-115 for the most part.
Our Tasmanian friends are the exception to this; they'll blithely do 70 in a 100 zone.
Our Tasmanian friends are the exception to this; they'll blithely do 70 in a 100 zone.
May 19th 2004, 10:13 am
#25
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Originally posted by bondipom
On a public holiday that would have been 12 points and bye bye license.
On a public holiday that would have been 12 points and bye bye license.
i COULD say i was driving but don't want to tarnish my unblemished record!
May 19th 2004, 10:26 am
#26
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Why is everyone in such a hurry? Aren't you all supposed to be chilled out, cracking open tinnies and relaxing in the Aussie sunshine and shirking your responsibilities?
I'm sure that was one of my reasons for wanting to migrate
sandy
I'm sure that was one of my reasons for wanting to migrate
sandy
May 19th 2004, 10:43 am
#27
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Originally posted by Sandy.l
Why is everyone in such a hurry? Aren't you all supposed to be chilled out, cracking open tinnies and relaxing in the Aussie sunshine and shirking your responsibilities?
I'm sure that was one of my reasons for wanting to migrate
sandy
Why is everyone in such a hurry? Aren't you all supposed to be chilled out, cracking open tinnies and relaxing in the Aussie sunshine and shirking your responsibilities?
I'm sure that was one of my reasons for wanting to migrate
sandy
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May 19th 2004, 10:47 am
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Originally posted by karenvirginia
my husband alan has had three speeding tickets in 7 months! one on our drive from sydney up to tweed when we first arrived and two on sextons hill, banora point - a known blackspot where the limit jumps from 110 to 80 up the hill. so, 6 points on his licence already, not a blemish ever before in 30 years driving in the uk!
it is so frustrating!
ABC, do you know if nsw has similar rules to qld ref the 3 years?
karen
my husband alan has had three speeding tickets in 7 months! one on our drive from sydney up to tweed when we first arrived and two on sextons hill, banora point - a known blackspot where the limit jumps from 110 to 80 up the hill. so, 6 points on his licence already, not a blemish ever before in 30 years driving in the uk!
it is so frustrating!
ABC, do you know if nsw has similar rules to qld ref the 3 years?
karen
Also, any points on one state licence will be transferred to the new state license if you move interstate.
NSW Road Transport Authority
What if I hold a licence from another State or Territory and commit a driving offence in NSW?
Details of any demerit point offences committed in NSW will be sent to your home State and included on your driving record.
If you exceed 12 or more points in a three-year period, the RTA will withdraw your right to drive in NSW.
May 19th 2004, 11:03 am
#29
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Originally posted by Sandy.l
Why is everyone in such a hurry? Aren't you all supposed to be chilled out, cracking open tinnies and relaxing in the Aussie sunshine and shirking your responsibilities?
I'm sure that was one of my reasons for wanting to migrate
sandy
Why is everyone in such a hurry? Aren't you all supposed to be chilled out, cracking open tinnies and relaxing in the Aussie sunshine and shirking your responsibilities?
I'm sure that was one of my reasons for wanting to migrate
sandy
Well it's certainly one of the reasons why I'm going!It's too hectic here. Where's the fire?....oops now there's a thought!
Sun Sea Surf and...
So what if you're going below the limit!! I've driven about Sydney many times and never had a problem...just don't get stressed! You will get there in the end. Chill! Guys!
