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marked50

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8. Agree totally.

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 08:36 AM

Oct 14

Interesting that you posted this today.

I am 71 and took a long driving trip over the last week. Was going from New Mexico to South Dakota using mostly I-25. Now, it was my mistake to hit Denver at Rush hour time ( was delayed a bit on the south leg). Took over an hour, stop and go, just to get thru Denver on I-25. Oh, Well, just had to endure.

On the return, I got smart (or so I thought). Was going to go thru Denver on the southbound trip on Saturday at around 5pm--weekend you know. Got to be smooth going. Wrong, totally backed up again on all the roads, including full stops on some. What in the world is going on? Do you have to drive at 1am now?

Forget adaptive cruise control. Just don't drive anywhere.

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Recently I've discovered that driving in clogged up traffic, creeping along a few feet at the time, on an interstate, [View all] raccoon Oct 14 OP

Having a comfy car with good sound helps. Turbineguy Oct 14 #1

that sounds great! raccoon Oct 14 #2

I'd never heard of adaptive speed controls before, what a great thing! lark Oct 14 #7

OMG. I wish I could afford a new car with that feature. I keep reading about the new cars and all their bells and ratchiweenie Oct 14 #9

I am 73 SilverDawg Oct 14 #3

I'm 75, a lot of things wear me out... Joinfortmill Oct 14 #4

You just described me perfectly! PittBlue Oct 14 #5

I try to relax and enjoy the safety of it Easterncedar Oct 14 #6

Agree totally. marked50 Oct 14 #8

Even in the late 80's, when we were RV'ing marybourg Oct 14 #11

Good advice. marked50 Oct 14 #12

I live in the foothills, and my drive to either large city is 50 miles. usonian Oct 14 #10

I'm 76 and I still drive a stick, if that is encouraging. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 14 #13