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Re: Beginner?

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From: Matthew T. Russotto
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 1994 13:52
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In article <2sglm0$ost@zagnut.cs.umd.edu> cema@cs.umd.edu (Simon Hawkin) writes:
}I am a beginner driver, prone to unusual style of driving, and
}the other drivers can be, er, surprised. I don't want to be
}dangerous.
}
}[1] Do you think if I put some kind of "Tyro Driver" sticker on
}    the car it will be reasonable ? I do not want to be
}    misleading either: I know how to drive, just do not have
}    enough experience yet. (What will the police say ?)

Don't do it-- you'll just make yourself a target for aggressive
drivers.

}[2] Any traditions in this respect ? In Russia, for example, a
}    nickname for a beginner is a teakettle, and so stickers with
}    a teakettle can be found occasionally. Everybody seems to
}    understand.

I'd suggest those warning stickers they put on the "crash dummy"
cars...


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