The 10 Commandments of Driving in Seattle
Since it's not my list, I'll just share the first five here:
1. The standard driving speed is 5 mph under the speed limit, except during periods of rain or snow, in which case the standard is 10 mph over the speed limit.
2. When merging on the freeway, drivers should activate their turn signal and frantically look over their shoulder while slowing. Under no circumstances should drivers speed up to match current traffic conditions. Bonus points for actually coming to a stop while on an onramp.
3. When approaching a green light, slow in case it turns yellow. Your best case scenario is to slowly continue through the light as it turns red with your brake lights on so traffic behind you is forced to stop.
4. Right of way at four way stops is determined by who makes eye contact first. Should the drivers make eye contact simultaneously, both should then creep forward while waving the other to go. If the right of way can still not be determined, both drivers should get out of their cars and ask the nearest pedestrian.
5. Use of the “horn” (a sound-making device activated by pressing a button on the steering wheel) is not allowed in the city of Seattle under any circumstances.
Some of this would have been good to know a few weeks back. My car is almost as good as new today, courtesy of Mycons Auto Body. The scratches are gone, although a new one recently appeared. If we had anything repaired in LA, it would have (easily) cost twice to three-times as much. I guess it could be worse?




