Any Car Enthusiasts? - Speeding

[Yadster101]

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So I consider myself kind of a car guy. I've been driving stick since I was 16 and I'am into everything from off roading Jeeps to stripped out track cars. I'm considering getting something fun to drive like a Miata, BRZ, or maybe a WRX/EVO. I would NOT drive recklessly but I would definitely drive with more enthusiasm. For example, I'd probably take turns really fast (if no one is around) or merge onto highways from a standstill. If I were to get ticketed for "aggressive" driving, could it impact me negatively from a processional standpoint? Could I get ticketed for something like doing donuts in an empty parking lot?

I'm a bit worried because I believe that street racing in my state is a felony. Obvi I wouldn't be street racing, but could simply driving aggressively also result in severe negative consequences? I'd be willing to risk it if I just got a ticket/had to pay > for insurance, but I deff wouldn't want it impacting residency/job prospects.

 

[TBV]

Could get you disabled or killed but lets worry about residency.

 

[Patho_logical]

I like cars. My little bro has a WRX with a few mods. His best friend has a beat up Miata. I used to ride motorcycles as well before my girlfriend put an end to that haha. And it's not really financially reasonable. Very expensive and impractical.

I've been driving a 2004 Mazda 3 for years (always had sticks as well). As I'm starting residency, I'm now considering an upgrade. Toying with the idea of a speed3 or BRZ. Also (not exactly a 'driver's car') but the Civic Si is an option. From what I've read it's got decent torque and is pretty fun for the price and economy. Also love the interior.

As far as tickets and stuff, I live in kind of a small city with lots of back roads and places with no traffic nearby. If you live in a more urban area there are probably some tracks nearby where you could track your car. Much safer and more fun than the street I would imagine. I mean none of that stuff is for me at this point as I plan to have one car which is going to be my daily for the foreseeable future so I'm not looking to put it into a ditch or wall at any point lol. But I don't think traffic tickets (speeding, etc) would affect you professionally. More severe and repeat issues might make potential employers question your impulse/anger control haha.

Let me know how you like the BRZ if you drive or have driven one. It was at the top of my list but I've read many contradicting opinions on it. Hoping to test drive one soon.

 

[Yadster101]

I like cars. My little bro has a WRX with a few mods. His best friend has a beat up Miata. I used to ride motorcycles as well before my girlfriend put an end to that haha. And it's not really financially reasonable. Very expensive and impractical.

I've been driving a 2004 Mazda 3 for years (always had sticks as well). As I'm starting residency, I'm now considering an upgrade. Toying with the idea of a speed3 or BRZ. Also (not exactly a 'driver's car') but the Civic Si is an option. From what I've read it's got decent torque and is pretty fun for the price and economy. Also love the interior.

As far as tickets and stuff, I live in kind of a small city with lots of back roads and places with no traffic nearby. If you live in a more urban area there are probably some tracks nearby where you could track your car. Much safer and more fun than the street I would imagine. I mean none of that stuff is for me at this point as I plan to have one car which is going to be my daily for the foreseeable future so I'm not looking to put it into a ditch or wall at any point lol. But I don't think traffic tickets (speeding, etc) would affect you professionally. More severe and repeat issues might make potential employers question your impulse/anger control haha.

Let me know how you like the BRZ if you drive or have driven one. It was at the top of my list but I've read many contradicting opinions on it. Hoping to test drive one soon.

Thanks for the response! I receny got the desire to buy a Miata after seeing how no car under 10k comes close in the "fun" area. Have you had time to enjoy your Miata at all during med school? One of my worries is even if do get a cool car I'll never be able to enjoy it cuz of exams/rotations/residency.

I haven't driven a brz but it seems to share the same formula to success as the Miata (rwd, low weight). If I were you I'd consider the WRX. Has your Miata been good in rain/snow?

 

[Yadster101]

Could get you disabled or killed but lets worry about residency.

You have a greater chance of getting disabled playing soccer than you do doing donuts in an empty lot.

 

[Crayola227]

there is no time for fun when you start medical training

or should I say, you will likely not spend enough time studying or enjoying anything as much as you would like
and I think as the pricetag goes up on whatever that might be so does the regret

also, it doesn't take *that* many speeding tickets or other moving violations for it to become impractical to drive!!!
(lose your insurance/license, and because of residency not be able to afford/have time for the things you have to do to get it back, and then you can't drive to your residency..... you can often get a restriction that will let you continue driving to/from work, but good luck with insurance)

someone already beat me to death and disability
if you kill anyone in your car, even if it's not really your fault, there is a chance for your life to be ruined anyway

also, I know you're excited for that first paycheck, but it's very conceivable for a resident paycheck to be the paycheck to paycheck living sort of salary even without a car payment

drive something practical that you will drive like a grandmother and stay out of trouble
gods, especially given the sleep deprivation and weekend drinking in our profession

if you need adrenaline I can think of better ways to get it
get laid, go skydiving, go rockclimbing, scary movie would be my top picks

 

[Brahnold Bloodaxe]

Get a 2005 and later Infiniti G35, they can be had for 5-10k and maintenance isn't really more expensive than for a base Nissan, aside from bigger engine needing more oil. On the other hand, it's a true BMW3 series killer, RWD 300hp and looks great. It sucks gas, but gas prices are so low right now that it hardly even matter. We're on the verge of a global economic depression so the oil price isn't likely to pick up anytime soon.

 

[TBV]

You have a greater chance of getting disabled playing soccer than you do doing donuts in an empty lot.

You're rationalizing

 

[caseyjones]

OP, you sound like you're in high school or something. This isn't fast and furious 8

 

[IlDestriero]

The 911 GT-3 RS is what you need.
The most economical track ready almost super car out there. It's a beast. 0-60 in 3.1 seconds.

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[Dro133]

Go with the Miata. I haven't driven one personally, but from what I've heard, they are a blast to drive. It's not a very powerful car, so you won't really be tempted to drive too much over the speed limit, I think. Furthermore, Miata's are known as pretty reliable (if not completely practical) cars.

 

[WheezyBaby]

If you want to drive aggressively, buck up and spend the money to get on a track. Public roads are not for that crap.

 

[atomi]

The BRZ is dangerously underpowered.

 

[OnePunchBiopsy]

I'll just say it because everyone is thinking it.

LeBaron

 

[Taddy Mason]

I'll just say it because everyone is thinking it.

LeBaron

I'd settle for no less than Jon Voight's.

 

[FourniersGreenGang]

The 911 GT-3 RS is what you need.
The most economical track ready almost super car out there. It's a beast. 0-60 in 3.1 seconds.

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Il Destriero

Not to mention it's sexy as hell.

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

Everybody talks about OP being a danger to himself but lets not forget about the danger he is to almost every other normal civilian driving on the road. Just a few days ago saw 2 cars racing each other on an empty highway, one skid into the barrier and part of the bumper came flying right at my car. Imagine a car in the lane next to me, I wouldn't have been able to merge, and probably wouldn't be here typing this as we speak.

 

[67552931811]

Shelby gt350/ Jaguar f-type/ Aston Martin V8 vantage

Porsches are cool but they are a dime a dozen and personally I would feel like a complete douche if I owned one. YMMV.

Clearly these don't fit your into your aforementioned category, but: go big or go home.

 

[IlDestriero]

There's a reason that the Porsche is the default car for many seeking a somewhat practical and reliable high performance sports car. It has set the bar for over 50 years.
And the GT-3 RS is no regular 911.


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[67552931811]

There's a reason that the Porsche is the default car for many seeking a somewhat practical and reliable high performance sports car. It has set the bar for over 50 years.
And the GT-3 RS is no regular 911.


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Il Destriero

I'm with you, doc. I actually really like the GT-3 RS. I even think the Cayman S is a pretty rad ride. I just think if I'm going to fork over a wad of $ for a sports car I'd want to stick out. All types of porches are inundated here. This is just my opinion, though.

 

[TheFutureFatMan]

OP, you sound like you're in high school or something. This isn't fast and furious 8

I've lost track but don't people die pretty consistently in those movies...

 

[Psai]

I'm with you, doc. I actually really like the GT-3 RS. I even think the Cayman S is a pretty rad ride. I just think if I'm going to fork over a wad of $ for a sports car I'd want to stick out. All types of porches are inundated here. This is just my opinion, though.

Plus their headlights look like they're bugeyed

 

[NodakNation]

Might as well go all out with a P1, 918, or LaFerrari.

 

[Brahnold Bloodaxe]

If I was making Ortho money right now I would get this pimped out Trump lambo. No, I'm not being ironic. I'd buy it, display it in a prominent and publicly accessible area, then watch and document as "those people" stupidly key it or otherwise try to vandalize it before being carted off by the police. Worth every penny!

 

[Lee Ik-jun MD]

Tesla model S P85D would be my pick.
good everyday vehicle, family friendly, versatile, spacious trunk and frunk.
i bet...no i AM certain, this will leave all..( except the lambo) in the track.

Maturity is a requirement for residency and future attending slots in the hospitals.
it's not boldy written on the form but it's there.
Here in California, the Medical Board is very up to date with all your court appearances.
Traffic citation is also included in that list.
if you get a certain number.. Hello suspension!

 

[IlDestriero]

If I was making Ortho money right now I would get this pimped out Trump lambo. No, I'm not being ironic. I'd buy it, display it in a prominent and publicly accessible area, then watch and document as "those people" stupidly key it or otherwise try to vandalize it before being carted off by the police. Worth every penny!

I think Putin had that made for Trump. Plutocrats look out for each other.


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Il Destriero

 

[IlDestriero]

Tesla model S P85D would be my pick.
good everyday vehicle, family friendly, versatile, spacious trunk and frunk.
i bet...no i AM certain, this will leave all..( except the lambo) in the track.

Maturity is a requirement for residency and future attending slots in the hospitals.
it's not boldy written on the form but it's there.
Here in California, the Medical Board is very up to date with all your court appearances.
Traffic citation is also included in that list.
if you get a certain number.. Hello suspension!

Show me one example where the medical board of California suspended anyone's medical license for routine, non felony, traffic citations. It shouldn't be hard, they publish their proceedings.


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Il Destriero

 

[Crayola227]

I know reckless driving can get you looked at by a medical board

some states going over a certain speed is an automatic reckless driving charge

theoretically anything can get you the attention of the medical board, and in my book that's never a good thing

depending what reckless driving technically means in your state could have more or less implications regarding judgment to a med board

speeding can be considered endangering the public and as a doctor you're generally not really allowed to do that even off the job

just not worth speeding - in my state if you get 3 speeding tickets in a 3 year timespan your license gets restricted - I got 2 in that timeframe and had to really fly straight for like 9 months until one of them aged off and got me out of the danger zone
I know this because after the second ticket I was mailed something very official from the state about it

 

[Lee Ik-jun MD]

Show me one example where the medical board of California suspended anyone's medical license for routine, non felony, traffic citations. It shouldn't be hard, they publish their proceedings.


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Il Destriero

Going over x amount the speed limit is already reckless driving.
so if the posted limit is 35 and you've been clock at 65,
it's not your typical "speeding" ticket.
they can add a lot of things there too, like DUI/DWI etc.
and then it becomes your responsibility to prove it otherwise.
such hassle and waste of time for a few seconds of rush.

and i hate to be the bearer of bad news,
BUT nothing screams " hey look at me, i'm having a midlife crisis" than a Porsche at the attending's parking space.

a lof of the docs who have it here, are short, bald, out of shape ( BMI of 40ish and up), divorced etc.
i'm sure they don't see themselves that way.
i would imagine myself as a Ryan Gosling or Channing Tatum if i was driving a Porsche too..LOL!

anyhoo..
Can we just settle this in the track?
since i'm still a resident, i'll bring my Vespa.

 

[IlDestriero]

So that means you couldn't find one?
One of us reads the board actions. Probably the one who doesn't think a handful of minor traffic citations will lead to a suspension of your medical license in CA as you suggested.
But I miss some, skim others, maybe I'm wrong.


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Il Destriero

 

[Brahnold Bloodaxe]

So that means you couldn't find one?
One of us reads the board actions. Probably the one who doesn't think a handful of minor traffic citations will lead to a suspension of your medical license in CA as you suggested.
But I miss some, skim others, maybe I'm wrong.


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Il Destriero

Well, not that I have any idea of which minor transgressions pique the ire of medical boards, but absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. If you can't find an example of a doctor losing his license over a murder conviction that is just at likely to be because no doctor has been convicted of murder as it is because the medical boards ignore murder convictions. It's possible doctors in California are too scared to drive supah fast over fear of being sanctioned by the board, which is why you can't find an example of them being sanctioned by the board for driving fast.