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/ I suppose some of the variation between Boston drivers and the rest of the    \
| country is due to the progressive Massachusetts Driver Education Manual which |
| I happen to have in my top desk drawer.  Some of the Tips for Better Driving  |
| are worth considering, to wit:                                                |
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| [131.16d]:                                                                    |
|         "Directional signals are generally not used except during vehicle     |
|         inspection; however, a left-turn signal is appropriate when making    |
|         a U-turn on a divided highway."                                       |
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| [96.7b]:                                                                      |
|         "When paying tolls, remember that it is necessary to release the      |
|         quarter a full 3 seconds before passing the basket if you are         |
\         traveling more than 60 MPH."                                          /
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According to the Fact Sphere: "You will be dead soon."


In the spirit of William Shakespeare: Thou art an unmuzzled, sheep-biting coxcomb.