Seasons1992 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I use it on every road, every day. Side streets going 30, highways, everywhere. Can't get a speeding ticket if you're not speeding. I typically go 5mph over when the limit is 55 or below, and 8-10 over when it's 65mph or higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Only when I'm on a turnpike without traffic. I am terrified of US police when I drive and never speed to an excessive point in your fine country. In Canada it's anything goes within reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Only when I'm on a turnpike without traffic. I am terrified of US police when I drive and never speed to an excessive point in your fine country. In Canada it's anything goes within reason. Yeah... And don't pass on the right! That used to only be a Canadian thing (passing on right)... And now that scourge has caught on like wildfire down here. ;-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We do have a pet peeves thread for this ! But anwser your questions, 95 from NYC to The Outerbanks always crazy from May-September. Saturday even worse than Sunday, as so many rentals run Sat-Sat. For the most part, you will go and a much faster and consistent pace in the right lane on 95 , trust me on this. i use cruise control when it makes sense. Mine now even slows down if you get too close to car in front of you. Consider taking 301 instead of 95 to bypass traffic from Baltimore to Richmond. Like you said, Saturday traffic is crazy, especially on 95 between DC and Richmond. When I go to Wilmington NC I hit a few traffic light slowdowns in LaPlata and Waldorf MD but the rest is smooth sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I can tell that a lot of other drivers do not use CC either, because their speed fluctuates a lot. It depends on the vehicle brand, but I've had some rentals where the speed would drop 3mph on hills before the cruise would start accelerating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Can't get a speeding ticket if you're not speeding. Try telling that to the Erie County Sheriffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Try telling that to the Erie County Sheriffs. Fair enough...... I guess I can clarify that by using CC, you will not EXCEED where you want to be speed-wise, when inevitably checking TBD on your phone while cruising the highway....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Yeah... And don't pass on the right! That used to only be a Canadian thing (passing on right)... And now that scourge has caught on like wildfire down here. ;-P 95% of my driving is the commute to work, 10 miles each way taking about 2 hours in total. Cruise-control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 95% of my driving is the commute to work, 10 miles each way taking about 2 hours in total. Cruise-control? Wow! An hour to go 10 miles, that's bruuutal! I have an 18 mile commute one way, it takes me about 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not much use for cruise control in the mountains of WV. Esp where I drive to work. 45 miles... 1 hour up and down a mountain or hillside or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Wow! An hour to go 10 miles, that's bruuutal! I have an 18 mile commute one way, it takes me about 20 minutes. I think he means 2 hours for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 The roads are far too twisty down here on the South Island to be able to use cruise control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Consider taking 301 instead of 95 to bypass traffic from Baltimore to Richmond. Like you said, Saturday traffic is crazy, especially on 95 between DC and Richmond. When I go to Wilmington NC I hit a few traffic light slowdowns in LaPlata and Waldorf MD but the rest is smooth sailing. We did take 301 North on Saturday. Took 11 hours from MB to Reading, but i didn't sit in too much traffic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I think he means 2 hours for a week. No, 2 hours every day to drive 20 miles total back and forth. Subway would be about the same amount of time with all kinds of extra hassles which I can afford to not suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Never- Can't stand the feeling of the car acc/dec without my input. Plus, I have a fire-spittin' old ragtop- that and my GF's car are too much fun to drive. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 We did take 301 North on Saturday. Took 11 hours from MB to Reading, but i didn't sit in too much traffic... 301 is good, and if you really want to stay away from LaPlata and Waldorf you can catch route 231 right before LaPlata, go to 232, then catch 4/2 north through to Annapolis. I will use that way if coming south from Baltimore during rush hour Monday -Friday going to Richmond. Never- Can't stand the feeling of the car acc/dec without my input. Plus, I have a fire-spittin' old ragtop- that and my GF's car are too much fun to drive. ) I cant wait to go driverless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 That will be fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 No, 2 hours every day to drive 20 miles total back and forth. Subway would be about the same amount of time with all kinds of extra hassles which I can afford to not suffer. You have my condolences. I have dealt with that traffic many times when driving in Toronto on vacation. Fortunately when I worked in Canada I was always able to stay in hotel close to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Only time I tend to use it is on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on my way to the Outer Banks. Always multiple cops on the bridge, very easy to start speeding given the nature of the bridge. Oh, and re: 95. When it's moving you better be going at least 75 or you're a dead man. When it's not moving you're better off with a bicycle. Edited August 15, 2017 by That's No Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 When I traveled a lot but not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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