[Nautilus]

Seriously, have you tried the route planner at google map ? It tells how many miles you have to drive before turning etc.

[Forexampleee]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV This is the first time I'm doing some serious traveling at night and the furthest I've ever driven so I'm a little nervous about getting lost. I'm mostly worried about missing a turn or road sign because it's so dark out. I'm getting out of my driving comfort zone. Take a few shots of whiskey before you leave to settle your nerves.

[DesautocaD]

Get a GPS. Best $700 dollars or whatever I've ever spent. I just told the guy at Best Buy to get me a GPS and I had a credit card so he went and got something that seemed rather expensive at the time, but I bought it anyway and the thing even tells me where to turn and ****!

[IRYzouNv]

Originally posted by BlackCat
Seriously, have you tried the route planner at google map ? It tells how many miles you have to drive before turning etc. I actually did and printed the directions out. I'm just overly nervous I guess.

Originally posted by Lorizael
Also, a wrong turn is not the end of the world. A wrong turn, assuming you can correct it, means you now know the area better than you did before. Yes, looking at a map I see numerous chances to correct a turn. This is why I'm avoiding the Freeway even though it's faster because if you miss a turn there, you're screwed.

[Garry Richardson]

These GPS things are for wimps. Real men can use maps.

[Evoryboypoto]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
Okay, so I've got a date for tonight, and I have to drive slightly under 35 miles to get to my destination during the evening. It won't be too bad I suppose, since I'll be avoiding the highways and driving on two major roads that are on the outskirts of the metroplex most of the time. I'll be going through a lot of countryside.

This is the first time I'm doing some serious traveling at night and the furthest I've ever driven so I'm a little nervous about getting lost. I'm mostly worried about missing a turn or road sign because it's so dark out. I'm getting out of my driving comfort zone. I've looked at maps and google satellite images to look for land marks and get my route down. I need some advice to help calm myself for the drive and not get lost. Are you a shut-in or something?

[Atmotteenrift]

The past few years I've been living in a small town of 24,000 in the middle of nowhere. It was nearly impossible to get lost and I didn't have to go far for what I needed. In fact, most of the time, I just walked to where I needed to go.

Moving to a Metropolitan area of 6,000,000 with urban sprawl is a bit of an adjustment for me.

[Abaronos]

Have her give directions, that way if you miss the turn you can blame her.

[UriDepkeeks]

If it really is bothering you, then do a test drive while it's light. It's only 35 miles, after all.

[vasyasvc]

After you've got the directions from whatever site you use. Go to the satellite photo of the area, and visually walk yourself through your journey. It will make you feel considerably more comfortable. Much better than just the map. And if there's any confusion you'll know earlier and won't get surprised by it.

[9rCR9hWL]

I bet you're nervous for the date and not how to get there.

Dont worry, if you get lost and get there late because of it, she'll probably think its cute or something. Plus, it'll give you something to talk about.

Spec.

[ChrisGoldstein]

This is just his way of letting us know he's got a date.

Good job Riesstiu IV, you da man!

[carline]

My advice is that if you have an accident, don't give anyone your credit card

[Greactbet]

Well, after thoroughly going through all the info at hand, I feel pretty confident about the drive. If I don't post in three days there's a good chance I'm being tortured by an isolated family of hillbillies and Slowwhand will need to rescue me.

Originally posted by Aeson
Oh... and pictures! I would consider it but you guys are sort of scary.

[Qutlsilh]

I prefer driving at night.

[ViaxobbimeVar]

Fewer people on the road means you can hit the gas.

[dremucha]

Originally posted by Wiglaf
Well, you think driving 20 miles at night is scary, so your credibility was shot a while ago. Says the man with a $700 GPS system.

[ayWCZ7VT]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
I would consider it but you guys are sort of scary. Ah... she isn't a looker then. Ixnay on the Icturespay. Gotcha.

[Sawyer]

Originally posted by Lorizael


Get your facts straight he bought it with a credit card so it was free. I view it more like a daily payment of $700 divided by however many days there were in the month I bought it. Since I got it I guess in May, 700 divided by like 30 is a daily payment of $23, which is nothing. I spend more on dinner and gas.

[Twendypreency]

Originally posted by Wezil
Maybe she's underage and he doesn't want the resident FBI'er to know. Perhaps she's also inflatible, and male.