Pet peeves that should be pet peeves

[suntan]

See, AI really is ready to conquer humanity.

[haggis88]

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Google maps new "Fuel efficient" routes. Going down a road with 20 traffic lights is most definitely not more fuel efficient than one that is 0.1kms longer, but only has 5 lights.

52nd Street vs Stoney?

[jwslam]

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Google maps new "Fuel efficient" routes. Going down a road with 20 traffic lights is most definitely not more fuel efficient than one that is 0.1kms longer, but only has 5 lights.

You don't drive a hybrid?

[schurchill39]

On highway 2A leaving Okotoks there is this stupid section where it goes from 100kmph to 80 before it crosses highway 2 and turns into highway 552. No one usually slows down to 80 because it makes no sense too. Well, I finally got pulled over because I was "slowing down but not quite there at the sign". Another stupid section where the speed limit changes about 5 times between 80, 110, and 100 is again on 2A where it turns into McLeod going past Heritage Pointe then by Walden and Legacy.

So I guess my pet peeve is nonsensical speed limit changes. It does nothing for safety and only impedes traffic. Pick a speed limit and only change it when the surroundings change, like when you go from a highway that enters the city, or a residential road that turns into a major road way.

Also I didn't know that we had mandatory no-questions-asked breathalyzers. Guess its been a while since I've been anywhere past 8pm.

[speedog]

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On highway 2A leaving Okotoks there is this stupid section where it goes from 100kmph to 80 before it crosses highway 2 and turns into highway 552. No one usually slows down to 80 because it makes no sense too. Well, I finally got pulled over because I was "slowing down but not quite there at the sign". Another stupid section where the speed limit changes about 5 times between 80, 110, and 100 is again on 2A where it turns into McLeod going past Heritage Pointe then by Walden and Legacy.

So I guess my pet peeve is nonsensical speed limit changes. It does nothing for safety and only impedes traffic. Pick a speed limit and only change it when the surroundings change, like when you go from a highway that enters the city, or a residential road that turns into a major road way.

Also I didn't know that we had mandatory no-questions-asked breathalyzers. Guess its been a while since I've been anywhere past 8pm.

As much as I find those sections you speak of to be annoying, I also understand why as both 80kph areas are like that because of street level intersections (Dunbow and the intersection west of the 2/2A on the 2A) - while you and I may feel quite comfortable at a higher speed, there are a lot of drivers out there that are not and the 80kph just provides a bit of a time safety margin for everyone. In reality, the 1.5km or so at the 2/2A will cost you about 18.5 additional seconds of your life at 80kph - you'll easily lose that waiting in line at Starbucks.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

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As much as I find those sections you speak of to be annoying, I also understand why as both 80kph areas are like that because of street level intersections (Dunbow and the intersection west of the 2/2A on the 2A) - while you and I may feel quite comfortable at a higher speed, there are a lot of drivers out there that are not and the 80kph just provides a bit of a time safety margin for everyone. In reality, the 1.5km or so at the 2/2A will cost you about 18.5 additional seconds of your life at 80kph - you'll easily lose that waiting in line at Starbucks.

It's 2022. No one waits in line at starbucks. I use the app for that shit.

[killramos]

It’s entertaining that speedog is just back now

[speedog]

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It’s entertaining that speedog is just back now

Am I though?

[killramos]

Yea. You are lol

[vengie]

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Am I though?

You seem to be actively monitoring threads, so I'd also say yes.
Which is a good thing, you usually have good insight.

[ExtraSlow]

Spee dog is best dog

[Buster]

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Spee dog is best dog

I like the subtlety in your word choices here. I see you.

[dirtsniffer]

Speed is my favorite OG

[suntan]

He lasted longer than methdog.

[killramos]

Pretty sure fent dog is all the rage these days.

[ExtraSlow]

I prefer up dog

[SKR]

He's the SPE E-Dog.

[suntan]

Down dog is best:

[vengie]

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I prefer up dog

*Perks head up*

[TomcoPDR]

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I prefer up dog

What’s up dog?