Originally Posted By MomofPrincess So this morning I am driving down the highway in a 65mph zone, and the car ahead of me is doing no more than 60mph. I try to be patient thinking he may speed up, but finally decide to just go around him. Keep in mind this is four lanes, so I'm not risking lives by passing him -- I am just changing into the lefthand lane. I need to get back in front of him, though, because my turn-off is soon. (And I had a feeling he would turn off, too, and it's just a two-lane road... so that's part of the reason I wanted to get ahead of him while I could. Didn't want to get trapped behind him forever.) As I speed up, I get to 80mph and still can't pass him. WHY DO PEOPLE DO THAT? I could barely get around him to make my turn off, and then he slowed wayyyyyyyyy back down and was miles behind me a few minutes later. If I'm going slower than someone likes, I'd rather they go around me than have them tailgate or get frustrated. Fine -- go! I couldn't care less. I never play games and speed up so they can't pass, especially when they haven't done anything rude or inconsiderate. Why is everyone so aggressive? California's probably one of the worst states for that. Not the end of the world or anything, it just annoys me and makes me wonder WHY?
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe sometimes it is not on purpose. SOme drivers because they get so tunnel visioned that if they are going as the same speed as the people they see, which is only a few, they think they are going fast enough. The problem is people dont stay alert when driving and dont use their mirrors. You should look at both or all 3 of your mirrors every 5 seconds. YOu should also have your mirrors adjusted so that it does not require a head turn but a simple eye movement. Very simple. But again, the basics of driving elude some. And the reason why? Because anyone who can use a blinker and find the gas and can pay the fee can get a drivers license. Not enough training is required by the state. Also no mandatory retests and training every year. So peoples bad driving become habits. Remember, practice makes permanent. So mainly the person might not have been a jerk, but still their fault none the less.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Good points -- I hadn't thought about that. I am a really defensive, super alert driver (my dad ingrained it in me), so I forget not everyone is like that.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad Happens every day over here in Phoenix and the interstates too. I must say I had a GREAT chuckle the other day as finally someone got pulled over. This chickie with her white plastic shades in her BIG SUV was weaving in and out trying to get another car length ahead. Well, we here in AZ got these protected painted triangular areas at the beginning and ending of the on/off ramp called "Gore Points." Unfortunately a law had to be passed because a DPS officer was killed assisting a motorist in this zone a few years back. I watched her pull a Jeff Gordon and slide down below the gore point line while right ahead of her on the shoulder a DPS Trooper had someone else pulled over on the shoulder. BOO-YA he starts pointing for her to pull over. After 10 years of driving this road to work this is the first time I have got to witness this beautiful site - a cop where and when you needed them!
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I second the none use of blinkers. Or the ones that keep their blinkers on and don't turn.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess The other day, I saw a motorcycle turn right in front of a lady because he *assumed* she was turning since her blinker was on! I had a feeling she wasn't turning at all, and sure enough, she glared at him and then continued on straight through the intersection. With her blinker still going, of course. I wish there were some way to signal people to turn off their blinkers. Some universal hand sign, other than the one I use when I'm upset. ROFL
Originally Posted By Ursula I think people who refuse to turn right on a red should be shot on site. I understand that in some states, this vehicular move is illegal. This is California, and it is not illegal. If I can read online the basic road rules for a state I happen to be visiting (I always forget if you can right-on-red in Vegas), then all y'all can do it when you visit CA.
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe <<This is California, and it is not illegal.>> Not always the case. Some cities, including Pasadena (or at least it was) has a no right on red law. Basically, just follow the signage. Dont see a sign that say no turn, than you are safe.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk I've thought about purchasing a paintball gun to let others know of their inconsiderations. Then everyone on the road would know who to watch out for-the car with colored splotches all over it!!!
Originally Posted By Ursula <Not always the case. Some cities, including Pasadena (or at least it was) has a no right on red law. Basically, just follow the signage. Dont see a sign that say no turn, than you are safe.> Yes, exactly. Read the signs, too. You know what else I hate? You know those signs that say no left turn from 7-9am and from 4-7pm? If it's 2 pm, IT'S OKAY!!! Don't go honking at me, people.
Originally Posted By avromark MOP I recall I started a similar thread about 4 or 5 years ago here. Another peave, those who lane wander, first off it's not hard to stay in the centre of a lane, and Joe not all of these drivers are drunk. Also the "middle lane" loafers on the highway, generally I thought passing was in the passing lane, slow drivers should stay in the slow lane. Many of these loafers get very mad when you pass them. Third are those that don't signal as said here before, or those that signal as they turn. The turn-signal is an advanced warning device, I can see you're turning as you turn. Let me know you're going to turn. Another one is those that listen to loud music outside of the hospital, believe it or not those please turn off engine, and quiet please signs are actually there for a reason. As well how about drivers who are busy on the cell phone? If you're going to use the cell phone pull over, it's not hard. The 2 times I was rear ended low and behold both drivers were talking on the phone. As well when the light changes, please react don't sit there as everyone in the other lanes drive. Also don't tailgate please.
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe <<and Joe not all of these drivers are drunk.>> No, thats called driving the car in front. It happens alot in racing. YOu see one car go off the road a little bit and than boom the car right behind them takes the same line. Its because people get focused on the car in front and drive their line instead of their own line. Mine is people not being conciderate to motorcyclists. In california, lane sharing is legal. So dont block them or try to "trap" them.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire A pet peeve of mine while driving is when I am in the fast lane, already going above the speed limit (not by a much but shame on me, but hey it is the fast lane) and im passing the slower traffic in the right lane. Then some car zooms up behind me and starts flashing their lights at me to get over. Dude, im already going too fast as it is! Also the other day I was on a four lane road, and I was in the left lane. A guy on my right has his blinker on to get into my lane. Well I had enough room but I slowed down a bit to let him over. We were approaching a light by the way, green. And at the last second he switches his blinker to right and turns right instead of getting in my lane like his blinker indicated. Made me get the red light I am by no means an aggressive driver, heck I was even gonna let the guy get over, but that day I was ticked! Ahh the joys of living in Florida
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe You know, I drive fast and am usually going faster than most on the road, but I have never zoomed up on anyone and flashed my lights. I have of course zoomed up on someone, but I either find another way around or they move over. I just dont ever think about flashing my lights. Odd to me I guess.
