Do you drive slower when you have a passenger?
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Well out of the few girls that have rode in my s for the short time I have had it they all enjoy going fast....so I give them what they want so maybe they can give me what i want JK but I just let the pass enjoy the ride how they please. If it is their first time i will ask them if they want me to show them what it can do or not. Otherwise if they have been in the car before I just drive like any other "normal" driver.
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yep. two reasons:
1. i drive quite quickly, especially around corners, which people aren't used to. most of the time, their cars aren't made to do that, and they get uncomfortable very quickly if i drive like i do alone.
2. sometimes i talk to the passenger and am less involved in driving, so i am slightly distracted. to stay safe, i have to drive slower to compensate, because my reaction times increase as i am not as focused on driving.
1. i drive quite quickly, especially around corners, which people aren't used to. most of the time, their cars aren't made to do that, and they get uncomfortable very quickly if i drive like i do alone.
2. sometimes i talk to the passenger and am less involved in driving, so i am slightly distracted. to stay safe, i have to drive slower to compensate, because my reaction times increase as i am not as focused on driving.
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[QUOTE=Saki GT,Jul 19 2008, 09:24 AM] I do, because my passengers don't seem to know the difference between assertive driving and aggressive driving.
I also drive slow when people follow me, because they can't seem to go more than 35 mph, even in a 45 mph.
I also drive slow when people follow me, because they can't seem to go more than 35 mph, even in a 45 mph.
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Well, I guess I am lucky.. my girl will ask me if there's something wrong with me if I drive slow. At first she was all scared, but now she gets bored if I don't drive assertively.
I agree with ACE123. If I am having a converstation, I slow down because I am not as focused, specially if the convo is good. Otherwise, I drive like a madman! hehe.
Just for fun, last night I had a girl that asked me to push the S, and I was going around 57-60mph in one of those 25mph exits.. she screamed to the top of her lungs
I agree with ACE123. If I am having a converstation, I slow down because I am not as focused, specially if the convo is good. Otherwise, I drive like a madman! hehe.
Just for fun, last night I had a girl that asked me to push the S, and I was going around 57-60mph in one of those 25mph exits.. she screamed to the top of her lungs
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I drive about the same with a passenger...so long as we aren't engaged in conversation, then I let up a bit.
I at least have the decency to say "Hold on" when a curve is coming up.
I at least have the decency to say "Hold on" when a curve is coming up.
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I definitely do.
Most of my passengers arent car enthusiasts so they wont appreciate what the car is capable of as much as I would.
...now if theyre a passenger on a track day, well thats a different story
Most of my passengers arent car enthusiasts so they wont appreciate what the car is capable of as much as I would.
...now if theyre a passenger on a track day, well thats a different story
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Absolutely.
One, no matter how aggressive I drive, I will not gamble with another persons life. *not that I drive like an butthead; just because*
Two, my car is pretty loud so I try to keep it under 4k.
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Three, added weight. What's the point of trying to go fast, "they" make you slower. *just don't tell the girls that*
One, no matter how aggressive I drive, I will not gamble with another persons life. *not that I drive like an butthead; just because*
Two, my car is pretty loud so I try to keep it under 4k.
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Three, added weight. What's the point of trying to go fast, "they" make you slower. *just don't tell the girls that*
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Originally Posted by MitsukillinS2K,Jul 19 2008, 07:54 AM
mine will get a little upset if I start driving like a retard
i dont slow down just for her comfort, but also for her safety. if i were to wreck the car with just me in it (god forbid), thats something you almost have to prepare for while driving spirited. everybody makes mistakes, some will bite you in the ass. if i were to do the same with her in the car, and she got hurt, it would crush me. wouldnt be able to handle it.
however, today, my uncle saw my car for the first time, and instantly started begging me to let him drive it. I dont let people drive my cars (i can be stingy) i dont even feel comfortalbe letting my mechanic drive the car sometimes. my uncle did end up getting to drive the car, cause him, his wife, and my mother were all starting to bitch at me for being "rude", and i wanted to avoid the confrontation at my brothers birthday party.
first thing he said when he got in was that he was a bit rusty with a stick shift. rusty was an understatement, although, he didnt stall it out. he took it easy, and didnt upset me too much. once he got back in the lot to turn around, i convinced him to let me show him what the car would do (couldnt stand to let him drive it any longer). we got out on the access road, and i trommped on it in 1st. should heard him squeal!!!! im just glad he didnt piss is pants on my seats.
james