How to drive in Chicago. Driving in the Chicago area, is not for the faint of heart. Some of these tips may help you navigate to your destination. Let’s start with what you can expect once you hit the roadways. You will soon find that it is every man (or woman) for himself once you hit the streets. Some locals lack common courtesy. It could be because they are all in a hurry or they are stressed out. Or they are not concerned with your safety. Where they have to go is much more important than where you are going. Don’t worry if you’re not a mind reader. Communication between displeased drivers is very much in the open. If it is aimed at you, the point will be made. Just get out of the way. Buckle up everyone! It’s the law. Having a GPS would be very helpful. If not, review a map before starting on your trip. If you will be driving on one of Chicago’s expressways (they are not freeways) make sure you are loaded up with plenty of change for the tolls. Just about anywhere you go; you’ll hit a toll booth. Stay to the right if you have change. Currently the rate is 80 cents per toll and you may go through several. There are toll booth personal who can give you change and they are also helpful with directions. Another tip: If you are not familiar with Chicago, stay in the right lane of the expressway. People, who know their way around Chicago, will be driving very fast and aggressively. They can spot nervous, lost folks who do not know their way around. Will they give me a break you ask? Huh…that would be a big fat NO! Those are the drivers who will tailgate you, flash their bright lights while tailgating, zoom around you while giving you the one finger salute and honking the horn. Did I say multitasking? It can be a very scary and intimating experience if you’re not from a big city. Having another person would be helpful to follow the map and read signs so you will know when your exit is coming up. That’s another reason to stay in the right lane. Most exits merge to the right. Have you any experience with potholes? Keep on the lookout and dodge as many as possible. After the wintery season, the streets and highways are littered with them and some cause a fair amount of damage. In the spring, the trucks are out patching up the holes. If you are driving in downtown Chicago, keep in mind that most streets are one way streets. Your competition along the path will be taxi Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society
