‘the ortega’

I’ve mentioned this before in previous posts, but I don’t think I was specific enough. If you are brave enough to traverse Hwy 74 in SoCal, either east or west bound during regular commute hours, please read on.

If, on the otherhand, you’ve heard stories and rumors about Ortega Hwy and are hesitant to drive this road, DON’T! It is a treacherous road that kills at least 15 motorists everyday. It’s dangerous and scary. There is no need for you to read any further.

Anyway, for those of you that do brave this dangerous and treacherous highway on a daily basis, much as I do (always while wearing a helmet and firesuit BTW), please try your best to follow the direction below. If this isn’t you, but you know who it is, please remember the site name and refer that person back. Thank you.

1. Speed limit from Antonio Parkway to El Cariso Village is 55MPH, not 35-45.
   
2. Please take a moment and read the CA DMV’s handbook. In it you will find the following:
   

   
   Turnout Areas
   
   Special “turnout” areas are sometimes marked on two-lane roads. You should pull to the side in these areas and allow cars behind you to pass. Other two-lane roads sometimes have “passing lanes.” If you are driving slowly on a two-lane highway or road where passing is unsafe, and five or more vehicles are following you, pull to the side of the road wherever you can safely do so to let the vehicles pass.
   

   
   This mean that if you are traveling at a speed slower than the posted limit, and are pulling a train of 5 cars or more, get out of the way!
   
3. There are 2 passing areas on Ortega Hwy. If you are driving slower than the others, DO NOT SPEED UP in these areas. Just deal with the fact that you are going to get passed by many cars. Approx 1 mile past the second passing area there is a very large turnout (large enough to park 3 tractor/trailer rigs side by side). Please take advantage of it.
   
4. If it is night time and you are unfamiliar with the road, go around. Trust me, you’ll save time
   
5. If it is raining and you are unfamiliar with the road, go around. Please see above.
   
6. If you are a complete and total idiots whose goal in life is to just meander about and piss people off to the point that they wish you to drive off the edge of a cliff, go around. I could give a shit if it takes you 4 hours to drive from OC to the IE. You are in my way.
   

If you can drive this road at 50mph or better, you’re good. If you can not, then stay away and drive around. The rest of us want to get home.

Thank you.

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