Weekly Topic Inspiration: Regulations and driving rules

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   A couple weeks back, a friend of mine got a $500 ticket for a driving violation I had never even heard of. Granted, I’m not a very frequent driver, but I doubt that all of us know every driving rule out there.
   
   Are there any driving rules or regulations that you’ve slipped up on over and over- or been surprised by? Share them as part of this week’s Weekly Topic Inspiration challenge! You may just spare some readers a couple of unnecessary tickets and visits to traffic school.
   
   Don’t have a particular Hub in mind? Here are some search-friendly titles to consider using (they reflect common traffic rule-related searches people conduct):
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   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Stop by this week's Weekly Topic Inspiration Question.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
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   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
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      zsobigposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I was inspired again, here's my quiz
      http://zsobig.hubpages.com/hub/Driving- … -Knowledge
      Sadly, I was unable to attach the pictures to the questions, but I've added them in the next capsule - hopefully it is good this way too!
      Please write to me, if you find any mistake! Thank you!

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         Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Cute

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Love it! And choosing the thumbnail option for images that correspond to questions is the next best option. This is a fabulous Hub!

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            zsobigposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you very much

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         The quiz is a fun idea. I was stumped with the first question!

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      MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I don't drive a lot these days, but when I do drive, I see a lot of people breaking driving rules. Perhaps, they are unaware of these rules. My hub is titled, "10 Lesser Known Driving Rules". http://marleneb.hubpages.com/t/32ab9b

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Oooh, I'm so glad you mentioned the rule about entering intersections! They really pushed that one when I was first taking classes to get my license as a teen, and it always gets my goat when people break it. Great Hub!

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            MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks, Simone. I put in the one about entering into the intersection because I had a friend who kept doing that saying, "As long as you are already in the intersection when the light turns red, you are OK." Obviously, she doesn't know the rules.

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               Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Everyone does it, which is the frustrating thing!!! @_@
               
               They always tell me "But I'll never get through if I don't pull into the intersection!!"

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      GiblinGirlposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I actually had a lot of fun writing a hub about this - http://giblingirl.hubpages.com/hub/Unus … Know?done.
      
      This article will give you an idea of just how unusual, and sometimes ridiculous, the rules of the road are.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Wow, I'll have to watch my potty mouth in Maryland! This is such a fun Hub. I'm so glad you took the 'odd driving rules' approach- I was really hoping someone would do that!

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I wonder who writes all those silly laws and why people pass them in the first place. This is a fun hub to read.

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   Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

   What a marvelous topic, and too bad for your friend's ticket.  Ouch!!! 

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I know!!! I'm all about being prepared and really knowing the rules now. *I* don't want one of those tickets!!!

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   DrivingPeaceposted 12 years ago

   I'd love to do a Hub for this WTI.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yay! Can't wait to read it!

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   denisemaiposted 12 years ago

   Oh, hurray! I was already planning a hub on this topic. I have an interview with the Senior Traffic Law Officer for my state on Friday and then I'll get crackin'. What fun!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      How perfect- and what a cool opportunity! I'm quite looking forward to learning about the Senior Traffic Law Officer's insights and tips.

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   Ruchiraposted 12 years ago

   My offering : http://ruchira.hubpages.com/hub/Learnt- … e-Hard-Way

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Neat! If I go to India... I think I might just walk everywhere.

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I like the comparison between driving in India and driving in the U.S. I just can't imagine myself driving in India. Even walking along the roads look like a scary thing. Great hub.

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   Rosyel Sawaliposted 12 years ago

   Here's my hub for this week...
   
   http://rosyelsawali.hubpages.com/hub/Dr … -the-Metro

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Another great WTI Hub! I'm glad you participated this week, Rosyel Sawali.

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         Rosyel Sawaliposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you for your words of encouragement, Simone! ^_^

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      MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ah, ha, ha, ha! That was a fun hub to read with fun videos to boot. Wonderful hub with a great experience.

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   cam8510posted 12 years ago

   I just posted my first ever Weekly Topic Inspiration:  http://cam8510.hubpages.com/hub/Obscure … -no-excuse 
   
   The title of my hub is "To Turn Left on Red or Not to Turn Left?  That is the Question."  I had heard for a long time that there was a regulation dealing with turning left on a red light, much like we turn right on a red light.  I had just never tried it.  I was with a friend a few years ago who pulled this off with confidence.  It was impressive.  I began doing it as well.  It really does help move traffic along.  I want traffic to move along.  That is why I wrote this hub.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome to the WTI crew! I'm so glad you're joining in. Thanks for addressing the left-on-red issue!

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      MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I live in California and have only turned left at the red light one time. Your diagrams of how to use the rules legally are excellent visuals.

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   cashmereposted 12 years ago

   Here's my contribution for the week
   http://cashmere.hubpages.com/hub/Left-o … drive?done

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ooooh- history!! This one is fascinating!!! Thanks for the awesome Hub, cashmere!

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      MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I enjoyed your hub a lot. By the way, your last sentence seems to have gotten cut off in the middle of the sentence.

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      Austinstarposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I gave this topic a shot - http://austinstar.hubpages.com/hub/The- … iving-Laws

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         That VIDEO! Hilarious! Still, your hub points out some serious infractions people may not be aware of or simply ignor. Very nice hub.

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   Cre8torposted 12 years ago

   I can't post this as an answer to the question since it was in process prior to in response to another question but thought I'd share it here. I'll be curious if I'm the only one that feels this way.
   
   http://cre8tor.hubpages.com/hub/Texting … -is-a-Joke

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    We saw some great driving Hubs this week. Big thanks to everyone who participated!
    
    Our new Weekly Topic Inspiration theme focuses on the challenge of paying for college- just in time for school!
    
    Just as you shared your great driving tips last week, I hope you'll take some time this week to share the lessons you've learned about paying for college educations.

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