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]]> http://www.neilthompson.me.uk/2009/04/11/usa-09-going-round-in-circles/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Dirk Manuel Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:33:26 +0000 http://www.neilthompson.me.uk/2009/04/11/usa-09-going-round-in-circles/#comment-727 Tch. I thought four-way stops were rididculous when I first moved here (you can generally work out who goes next, but its often a judgement call) but one experience changed me into a big fan. One day the traffic lights at a major intersection failed. But instead of there being the massive free-for-all that you'd get in England, everyone just treated it like a four-way stop, politely taking their turn. (As you're taught to do in your U.S. driving lessons.) Everyone kept moving and there was no significant hold-up. Of course politeness is 'encouraged' by the fact that they reckon some 30% of drivers (here in Texas) have a firearm in the car. That's why the signs say "Drive Friendly"! Tch. I thought four-way stops were rididculous when I first moved here (you can generally work out who goes next, but its often a judgement call) but one experience changed me into a big fan. One day the traffic lights at a major intersection failed. But instead of there being the massive free-for-all that you’d get in England, everyone just treated it like a four-way stop, politely taking their turn. (As you’re taught to do in your U.S. driving lessons.) Everyone kept moving and there was no significant hold-up. Of course politeness is ‘encouraged’ by the fact that they reckon some 30% of drivers (here in Texas) have a firearm in the car. That’s why the signs say “Drive Friendly”!

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