I reply to a fair number of L.A. travel questions here and many of the answers (including mine) often contain dire warnings about traffic. This happens even if traffic isn't directly related to the question being asked.
So, visitors to our fair city, how bad was the traffic
really, and what information/advice can I give to newbie LA tourists who drive?
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posted by Room 641-A
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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Can you help me understand, once and for all, what I need to do to get the best mileage out of my manual-transmission car?
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posted by Scientist
on Oct 2, 2012 -
27 answers
New Jersey gasoline is more efficient than Massachusetts gasoline? I seem to get much better gas mileage with both my cars when they are filled up in NJ. What gives?
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posted by Rafaelloello
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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I am going on a road trip next week that will include Ithaca, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and points in between. I'd love some suggestions of fun, amazing, quirky, or air conditioned things to do along the way. We'll be coordinating rest stops so any 'in between' suggestions would be especially appreciated. Moderately physically active OK, strenuous not so much. Trip includes very small children.
posted by bq
on Jul 21, 2011 -
22 answers
I am terrified of driving cars. I don't have much experience driving (lived in a large city and used public transportation until recently). I find myself thinking that I will get into a car accident every time I get into the car. It is especially bad on the highway, and I even experience shortness of breath and major anxiety while on the highway. Help!
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posted by Equiprimordial
on Apr 13, 2011 -
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I have to take two weeks off work in the next two months, and thought it would be a great idea to learn to drive. I've heard of 'intensive courses', which would theorically let you pass the driving test after 40+ hours -- in more or less 7 days.
But! I'm not sure this is a great idea... (more inside)
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posted by Sijeka
on Jan 30, 2011 -
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I drive a 2003 Manual-Transmission Honda Element, and I've gotten into the habit of shifting into neutral at every opportunity, usually when I'm at the top of a large hill. I do this under the impression that this is saving me gas, but I'm curious about the specifics.
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posted by ejfox
on Oct 13, 2010 -
24 answers
Road test in Toronto (G1 exit for those familiar with Ontario's graduated permits). I've never taken a road test before and want to know what specific little details they look for that people commonly forget.
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posted by thenormshow
on Jul 12, 2009 -
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29 year old UK resident without a driver's license and I've just been offered a six month job swap in California from later this year. How do I best go about procuring a license in the UK and then a car in the US?
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posted by Molesome
on Aug 4, 2008 -
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Is it bad to keep my clutch pedal pushed all the way in as I brake for stop signs and turns? Should I instead shift to neutral, let the pedal out, and then shift back into gear when I need it?
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posted by Who_Am_I
on Jun 20, 2008 -
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Should I drive from Austin to Minneapolis to pick up a free car, and then drive it back to Austin spending approximately $380 on hotels and gas, or should I pay $750 to get the car shipped?
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posted by jeffxl
on Dec 25, 2007 -
15 answers
The "check tire inflation" warning light just on my dashboard is on. Am I safe to drive to Thanksgiving dinner?
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posted by arianell
on Nov 22, 2007 -
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I've recently purchased a standard because I used to drive one and loved it, but I've never really been properly trained in how to drive one. The car I bought is much more powerful than the one I've learned on, and I'd appreciate some answers to a few questions and any general tips you've got to help me get the most of out my new clutch (and car).
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posted by patr1ck
on Sep 21, 2007 -
37 answers
I am horrible at parking:-( Thanks to the great advice in
this thread, I was able to pass my driver's test. Unfortunately, my parking skills are all over the map. Is this something that will improve with more practice, or are there certain tricks and techniques that I should know?
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posted by Esther Festers
on Jun 30, 2006 -
23 answers
What's a good safe place to park a car for maybe 4 days along the I-80 corridor, south/west of Davis CA and north/east of the Bay Area?
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posted by luriete
on Sep 7, 2005 -
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CigaretteFilter -- Lately I notice a LOT more pig-people throwing cigarette butts and other trash from their car windows. Is it just me noticing? If not, WTF?
posted by ZenMasterThis
on Sep 2, 2005 -
24 answers
AutomotiveFilter: Adult (over 35) learning to drive for the first time. The car of my dreams, a Mini Cooper, would be waitlisted approximately 11 months. What to do in the meantime? More inside.
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posted by matildaben
on Feb 2, 2005 -
16 answers
Road trip help please! Can my car survive a 7 hour drive? And what I can do to improve survivability? (more inside)
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posted by mcsweetie
on Feb 10, 2004 -
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