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[Chief Illinimac]

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Not with all those morons he's talking about on the road or on the streets.

I see tons of stupid people in the Chicago area just as in New York. Sure, New York is probably technically worse, but they're pretty much the same traffic wise. If you are smart enough to not drive like an idiot with buds in your ears, or on your cellphone, you can usually tell who these people are and react before there's an accident. At least that's been my experience. I've had these ******s almost hit me, but because I'm not too stubborn to slow down when they change lanes without looking, I let them into my lane, and avoid an accident. It usually takes two to cause an accident when both cars are moving.

[boomhauertjs]

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Just buy an ITrip. They're probably less than 20 bucks.

[CMH]

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I see tons of stupid people in the Chicago area just as in New York. Sure, New York is probably technically worse, but they're pretty much the same traffic wise. If you are smart enough to not drive like an idiot with buds in your ears, or on your cellphone, you can usually tell who these people are and react before there's an accident. At least that's been my experience. I've had these ******s almost hit me, but because I'm not too stubborn to slow down when they change lanes without looking, I let them into my lane, and avoid an accident. It usually takes two to cause an accident when both cars are moving.

Yea, true. It's just frustrating to drive and have to always be aware for people making bad decisions on the road.

I've only driven in NY, MA, PA, and Miami, FL and outside of the dumb person that backed into me in PA while we were both driving (what an idiot too. She just stops her car and reverses. I hit the brakes and start honking my horn and she has no clue. Moron.), people in NY just don't care when they switch lanes. They don't care at all.

I realize you see this everywhere but I'm just speaking from my experience. There is no such thing as a signal light or courtesy for a driver next to you. It also seems like they don't undertsand that there are rear seats and a rear bumper in their car because they attempt to switch lanes in situations that a smart person should know would mean damage to a vehicle.

And as a result, you need to be extra smart and cautious because braking for them also means that the person behind you needs to brake in time so they don't run into you.

That's also not mentioning the many times I've had to swerve out of a lane to avoid a collision with an idiot driver all while needing to be aware of who's on my left so I don't hit them.

Driving sucks and in NYC it's just better to take mass transportation.

[jdros13]

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I have a zune, and tried the FM transmitter but there was so much static no matter which station I chose it was virtually unlistenable. I think there are just too many stations around here, since we can pick up Philly and NY.

I have recently started listening to podcasts on my way to and from work since espn920 went off the air and I can't listen to WIP. Thanks for the heads up it is illegal, but I have no idea why I would be more likely to get into an accident listening to podcasts than I would be with my radio cranked...I definitely listen to music much louder than podcasts on the mp3 player.

[Chief Illinimac]

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Yea, true. It's just frustrating to drive and have to always be aware for people making bad decisions on the road.

I've only driven in NY, MA, PA, and Miami, FL and outside of the dumb person that backed into me in PA while we were both driving (what an idiot too. She just stops her car and reverses. I hit the brakes and start honking my horn and she has no clue. Moron.), people in NY just don't care when they switch lanes. They don't care at all.

I realize you see this everywhere but I'm just speaking from my experience. There is no such thing as a signal light or courtesy for a driver next to you. It also seems like they don't undertsand that there are rear seats and a rear bumper in their car because they attempt to switch lanes in situations that a smart person should know would mean damage to a vehicle.

And as a result, you need to be extra smart and cautious because braking for them also means that the person behind you needs to brake in time so they don't run into you.

That's also not mentioning the many times I've had to swerve out of a lane to avoid a collision with an idiot driver all while needing to be aware of who's on my left so I don't hit them.

Driving sucks and in NYC it's just better to take mass transportation.

I'm right with you, bro. I've experienced everything you said. Driving on I-94 around Chicago's metro area can be pretty dangerous when people are driving 90-100 and cutting you off with minimal room for error... even when there's no traffic. It's like they do it on purpose to piss me off. Unfortunately we have to be extra vigilant to avoid crashes because of these people, but the problem is they aren't going to change the ********ness, so we have to avoid it best we can.

[Brandwin]

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I think it's stupid to have both in your ears, but I don't know.

What I hate is the people who have dogs in their laps but I never hear anyone getting a ticket for it. They are as much of a distraction as a cell phone or an iPod.

[Chief Illinimac]

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I think it's stupid to have both in your ears, but I don't know.

What I hate is the people who have dogs in their laps but I never hear anyone getting a ticket for it. They are as much of a distraction as a cell phone or an iPod.

My mom does it. It makes me want to punch her in the face.

[jmood88]

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I have a zune, and tried the FM transmitter but there was so much static no matter which station I chose it was virtually unlistenable. I think there are just too many stations around here, since we can pick up Philly and NY.

I have recently started listening to podcasts on my way to and from work since espn920 went off the air and I can't listen to WIP. Thanks for the heads up it is illegal, but I have no idea why I would be more likely to get into an accident listening to podcasts than I would be with my radio cranked...I definitely listen to music much louder than podcasts on the mp3 player.

Just get a tape deck adapter. The FM one sucks but the tape ones are fine.

[jdros13]

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Just get a tape deck adapter. The FM one sucks but the tape ones are fine.

I've never had a tape deck in my car and I've been driving since '92....so I guess that won't be an option.

[bkfount]

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it's kind of hard to hear sirens and car horns whilst wearing them ... so i could see getting ticketed. i wouldn't want to have them on if i were in an accident.

actually it isnt. My radio in my POS car doesn't work, so I've used an ipod for over a year now. I hear horns, sirens, etc. just as I would if I had my radio on. You have morons blaring bass so loud their trunk shakes, and I'm sure people turn their ipods to volume 11. It doesn't mean they should ban music in all cars.

If this is illegal, it's just another pointless law made by people looking for work to do. There is no harm in listening to an ipod at a reasonable volume while driving. If a cop was able to have a conversation and not notice the earbuds, then they obviously aren't as sound restrictive as people want to make them out to be.

[The 24th Letter]

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Just buy an ITrip. They're probably less than 20 bucks.

I went looking for this today to try it out....i didnt see one for less than $50, what store are you seeing this at?

[Havok410]

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If you want your ipod to work just like a cd changer in the car then invest in one of these: http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/...arch=ida+x-001

It's worth it imo...perfect sound quality, easy to use, and looks great.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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They make CD players to with an auxillary hook up for alot lot less

[Havok410]

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They make CD players to with an auxillary hook up for alot lot less

Auxillary hookups are good but i'm pretty sure you can't control playback from the radio.