Little Rock, AR Driving Tips
Expect the unexpected when driving in Little Rock. They don't have to take driver's education in order to get a license or permit, so people here don't understand THE MOST BASIC rules of the road. If you want to drive in the fast lane, prepare to be slowed down by a driver who doesn't understand the
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concept that slow traffic stay to the right and that the left lane is generally for passing, especially on the many highways. Don't expect others to know any basic driving rules, and drive defensively, and you too can survive in a car in Little Rock, Ark.
Little Rock, AR Buying Tips
City gas mileage estimates should be dismissed, because the city is very spread out and hilly. You can probably manage to stay in your own little corner of Little Rock (depending on which side of 630 you live), but the hills and sprawling layout of the ever-expanding city will hit your tank harder t
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han you might imagine.
Favorite Driving Memory
A friend of mine came to visit me from Fort Worth, and we started telling him about how bad the drivers were in Little Rock. In particular, I told him that when people in Little Rock don't know where they're going, they just slam on their brakes. Sure enough, within five minutes, we were driving on
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630, a three-lane freeway that basically bisects the city's wealthier and poorer divisions, when the driver in front of us slammed on his brakes in the middle of the freeway, coming to a complete stop. The driver was about a mile in between exits, so he wasn't trying to exit, he just must not have known where he was going. It was and is frustrating, but at least in this particular instance, the idiot driver gave me an added element of credibility.
Favorite Road
Cantrell
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This road is windy, hilly and crowded, but it's also surrounded by trees. The route becomes more scenic the closer you get to downtown, swerving slowly down a steep, snake-like hill with tall pine trees filling your view to the right.
Little Rock, AR Driving Tips
I would tell someone driving in the city to avoid the highway stretch just north of Little Rock. It is always under construction and is quite a rough patch to get through. Maybe take backroads and experience the nature around you.
Little Rock, AR Buying Tips
The best advice I can offer is to buy an SUV. While you may suffer a bit from MPG, you will be able to carry all of your gear should you commute to and from work or even to nearby Pinnacle Mountain.
Favorite Driving Memory
My favorite memory from driving in Little Rock, AR was one pleasant evening filled with the light of a setting sun. As I approached a junction, the light turned red and I noticed a man standing on the corner of the street who looked to be homeless. I decided to pull up and help the man out as he loo
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ked like he needed it. I remember vividly the dying orange light shrouding the mans face in a golden glow as he lit up after receiving my small gift of 5 dollars. I will never understand how this made him so happy, but I am very thankful for my opportunity to get in my car and drive through this great city. What a beautiful experience to have while doing something as simple as driving my car.
Favorite Road
La Harpe Blvd.
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This road offers a great view of David D Terry Lake that runs through the city. It's a great opportunity to feel a connection with nature while being surrounded by a car full of technology. Rolled down windows reveal the pleasant cool air coming off of the water and the all natural smell of the wood
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s.
Little Rock, AR Driving Tips
Stay on the Interstate as long as you can and get off at the closet exit to you city destination. The traffic is not all that bad in downtown driving but some of the roads are not that easy to navigate.
Little Rock, AR Buying Tips
Try Autotrader. This gives you the phone numbers and addresses as well as the map location. Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive and the surrounding roads are loaded with dealerships. If you need a car, kinda one stop shopping here.
Favorite Driving Memory
We went to Murry's dinner theater in Little Rock Arkansas. It is in West Little Rock so you do not have to drive through the entire downtown maze of roads, not to mention the traffic. Drive the Interstate I-30 to west Little Rock and get on Stagecoach Rd to Colonel Glenn Rd. Tis not a bad drive cons
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idering you actually have to go into the city. Having many city exits off the interstate makes the drive seem bearable. The dinner theater was different, a dinner buffet (which I was not used to). 35 Bucks for dinner and the play, and the show was awesome. The drive back at night is pretty with the city lights. I have driven in many congested cities, Baltimore, New York, D.C., Memphis, etc. And you will find driving in Little Rock easier than most cities.
Favorite Road
Pers Clinton Ave
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Very nice view of the Arkansas River. Loads of restaurants and lots to do. Also home of "Riverfest" which is basically a bunch of concerts. Drive from the Presidential park to Markham Street (not far) and check out the Museums. By the way, if we see the former President of the United States walking
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down the street, people just call him Bill (no kidding).