Taking Your Certified Mercedes on a Ferry
The sheer number of waterways in the United States and around the world has created the need for ferries to shuttle people and automobiles from one side to the other. Although thousands of people use these ferries as part of their daily commute, the process is fun and exciting to those who see it as a novelty.
Getting onto the ferry can be an adventure in itself. Posted schedules are usually available online, though if you are on vacation it can be more fun to simply show up and wait. By ferry time, there will be a long line of cars parked, often stretching down the street through neighborhoods, all waiting for the ferry to arrive.
In the modern world, it appears that our national security threat level changes constantly. Ferry ports generally post information on the current threat level. When security levels are low, getting onto the ferry generally requires no special procedures. At times of high alert, however, your ID may be checked and your car searched. Armed guards are generally plentiful at the port.
It is truly amazing how many vehicles can pack onto a ferry. Port workers are extremely proficient at helping people park tightly, bumper to bumper in multiple rows. You may feel slightly claustrophobic.
Once parked, turn off the engine and enjoy the ride. Some ferries allow drivers to get out of their cars, and may even offer viewing platforms. Others prefer that you remain seated in the vehicle. When in doubt, look around to see what local drivers are doing.
Crossing a body of water in your car can be momentarily disorienting, but offers amazing views of locales that might otherwise be missed. The travel time also builds a relaxing break into the day.
Just be sure that you are back in your vehicle before the ferry docks. Commuters tend to become impatient when it is time to move again. The cars are unloaded one row at a time, and you are on your way again.
Crossing on a ferry is a relaxing and novel way to spend some time on vacation or in your local area. So the next time you are near water and looking for something to do, why not load up your Certified Mercedes and go for a ferry ride?
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