Driving for Dummies
There obviously needs to be refresher courses for people after they pass thier driving tests. People are just plain retarded when they get behind the wheel of their vehicle.
My three miles to work every day usually involve me using my horn at least once. Three miles people, it's not that far.
I've come up with some common things I see to help all you guys along.
1. Traffic light out: This means treat the light as a 4-way stop. This does not mean go when the car in front of you goes. And if you do, and if the guy in my car is already proceeding into the intersection legally; don't stop your stupid car in the middle of the intersection.
2. Flashing yellow: This means "proceed with caution." It does not mean stop. Stopping is for red lights. When you stop at a flashing yellow, the guy coming in my car in the lane beside you is at risk. I know the law, so I approach slowly. When you stop, people with the red think it's ok to go.
3. Turning: I could write a whole separate book on this, but will hold these comments to two main issues I see with turning. When turning, there is no need to "swing out" to make the turn. If you're in the left lane turning left, just keep the car straight and turn when you are at the street. There is no need to swing right in order to make the turn. Yes, that is why I'm honking my horn at you. Stay outta my lane. Point two: I don't care that you have no idea where you are going because this is your first trip to the 'big city.' Turning onto a side street should occur from the lane nearest that turn. You are not allowed to turn left from the center or even far-right lane. As in #1 above, if I'm coming at you while you're being all retarded, just mosey along, stopping in front of me and all the rest of the oncoming lanes is not necessary.
4. Rubbernecking: Yes, the city is exciting. If you want to look at it, pull your car over and get out to get a better view. I'm late for work as usual and don't want to wait behind you as you take in the sights.
I imagine I could go on and on, but those are the things I see the most. Seriously, learn how to drive.
5 Comments:
Egregious driving mistake #34: "The Fast Lane"
Just because 65mph seems fast to you, it doesn't mean you should drive in the left lane. It is really called "The Passing Lane," so please, let me pass you.
Another addition:
If you want to change lanes, change lanes already. This maneuver doensn't require a half mile to negotiate.
Tim's right. If I had a quarter for every time I've muttered "pick a lane, already" I would be rich.
re: afinley
Yes, very good point. I don't see this in my morning commute, but generally see it each time I get on the highway. I see people cut over from the on-ramp, crossing solid white lines and immediately jump over to the left so they can go 55 mph. In Atlanta, where the average speed hovers around 80, this quickly becomes dangerous.
Good point. :)
Tim + Sabrina,
Definitely. Just drive your car already!
And if I'm honking my horn or flashing my lights to let you over, you better well be ready to move. I can't stand those people who are trying to get over, I let them know they can go in front of me, but then they can't figure out if it's safe to go or not. Pay attention.
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