Monday, January 26, 2009

Getting Around California

Getting around in California is not always easy. Here are some "must know" travel tips:


1. Pull your seat belt tight and keep your eyes on the road at all times!


2. Have a map or maps with you if you are fairly new to ANY area for many of the reasons listed here. We used to carry an Atlas, a state map, a city map and two county maps (you never know where you might end up.


3. You rarely get on a freeway the same place you got off. (Don't ask us why)


4. The names of the streets change at almost all intersections. In the same town. (Don't ask us why)


5. Driving in rush hour can be easier than other times; people are a little more courteous knowing that they two must soon change lanes to get off.

6. When changing lanes there is always someone on your tail and in your blind spot.

7. The speed limit signs are only a suggestion. There are only 2 speeds to travel (1) fast, about 85 or (2) slow, about 5. Go with the flow or get run over.


8. Beware - motorcycles can drive on the white line between lanes of traffic on the highways and they do zip in and out.


8. When asking directions - don't - nobody knows where anything is.


The best way to find your way around is to have a personal navigator with you with the proper tools and an eagle eye. (You will always need a map)


GOOD LUCK !!

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