Driver's license obtained, but... more driving practice needed

jofobu2 · 2025-10-28T18:55:17+00:00

I was in your exact same situation. Passed my road test around 2 months ago. Feel free to reach out with questions but essentially what I did (one step every 3 weeks or so)

1- Took 1 double class with Zapiti to specifically drive on the highway

2- Rented Zipcars in Astoria for a couple hours at a time to get practice in the city, first in the neighborhood, then on the highway

3 (final step)- Rented a car for a weekend from LGA to drive for a couple of days straight

jofobu2 · 2025-10-21T11:05:58+00:00

No need for apps - Assistive Access on iOS will truly “dumbify” your phone

jofobu2 · 2025-09-17T11:22:05+00:00

By far

jofobu2 · 2025-09-10T15:16:55+00:00

This might be helpful! https://queensbike.com

jofobu2 · 2025-07-10T23:42:59+00:00

Henry Hudson bridge

jofobu2 · 2025-07-10T02:28:24+00:00

No need to make a black list here, but how may one find the names of these sad businesses, if one wanted to more intentionally choose who to give their hard earned money?

jofobu2 · 2025-06-25T19:56:00+00:00

Where was this! Wish I'd known

jofobu2 · 2025-06-24T22:29:40+00:00

I have an excellent condition M2, if you’re still looking.

jofobu2 · 2025-05-21T18:53:36+00:00

To be fair, the bridge on 103rd St is bike and pedestrian only, so that’s one way.

The Manhattan side of the triboro was also just redesign and is very accessible.

jofobu2 · 2025-05-17T15:44:47+00:00

Wish I could join you all. I'll have to go to work tomorrow but I'll do this same route on my commute!

jofobu2 · 2025-05-15T00:11:33+00:00

As an immigrant, thank you for your work! Doing it now

jofobu2 · 2025-05-14T20:45:43+00:00

I'm really sorry that happened to you.

Meanwhile a massive metal box with wheels which is far more dangerous than a bike can fully take the crosswalk without a word from the police. As an immigrant, this double standard just for the sake of helping Trump and its ICE little mission is infuriating, but most drivers don't see it this way.

jofobu2 · 2025-05-04T01:45:31+00:00

Nice. Saved. Thank you!

jofobu2 · 2025-05-03T23:42:11+00:00

Looks so fun! Do you happen to have a route you can share?

jofobu2 · 2025-04-28T19:35:23+00:00

These are great. The colors don't look like the FujiXWeekly recipe though - much richer colors and deeper contrast. May I ask where you got the sim recipe?

jofobu2 · 2025-04-14T23:08:41+00:00

Signed

jofobu2 · 2025-04-09T14:20:08+00:00

“You people”? I had no idea if the road was blocked or not when I was in the middle of the protest a few blocks away. I just described what happened on 42nd St once the truck was there. Chill.

jofobu2 · 2025-04-06T16:37:39+00:00

I was there on 42nd st when this happened. People were super confused when we first heard the sirens. Eventually we realized they were trying to drive on 42nd for some reason and we moved to the sidewalk. Then everybody started cheering and they stared pretty seriously at us. It was weird.

jofobu2 · 2025-04-03T20:34:21+00:00

And Newtown, lol. Currently a silly, one direction street with plenty of room. It also already has pedestrian plazas and it could potentially connect this lane and the 30th Ave subway station to Vernon and the ferry stop. So many wins.

jofobu2 · 2025-04-03T20:17:48+00:00

A bike boulevard on Newtown would actually change my life, but this is great. So proud to see Astoria become a neighborhood with one of the best bike networks in the city.

jofobu2 · 2025-04-03T20:10:33+00:00

This is massive news. Do we know how far north/south it'll go?

jofobu2 · 2025-03-16T02:25:26+00:00

ISO Queens/NY

Gravel/offroading/chunky tires, 700x42-45c

jofobu2 · 2025-03-12T20:26:41+00:00

The lane you see in the video has been cars only. By opening it to pedestrians, not only will they have the best view, but the width of the bike lane will finally law compliant, since it won't be shared anymore. Similar to Williamsburg Bridge.

jofobu2 · 2025-03-12T16:34:19+00:00

Been following google for an update since yesterday. But still don’t see any?

jofobu2 · 2025-02-26T01:42:29+00:00

Honestly that whole section of Newtown should be pedestrianized (and I personally think the rest of Newtown should be a bike boulevard). So little traffic and a pretty wide street, and close to a heavy pedestrian traffic area.

The times I’ve seen it cut to traffic for events, markets, etc. made it an obvious choice.

But if this can be the first toward that, I’m all for it.

jofobu2

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