Seriously, are you waiting for a different shade of green?
We have random drug testing. I would like to advocate random drivers tests. You have to renew every few years and I think there should be the requirement that drivers should have to submit to periodic drivers tests.
Lets go over a few things…
First and foremost, IT’S THE PEDAL ON THE RIGHT!
2. The stop sign is there for a reason, observe it.
3. I regret to inform you that the stop sign will not be turning green to signal that you can go.
4. A four way stop is not a two for one deal people. Two people from your line do not get to go for every single car in mine. It does not work that way…sorry.
5. Pay attention when it is your turn! Again, the sign will not be turning green.
6. However, the LIGHT will and when it does please do not be picky about the shade. It too will not be changing or blinking at you to signal it is time to go. The light changes from yellow, to red, to green. That’s it.
7. A green light does not mean put on your brakes. Yes, use caution while going through the light but DO NOT SLAM ON YOUR BRAKES!
8. By the way, the stick on the left…yeah that is a turn signal, or as we call it around here- “the blinker.” It indicates that you will be turning either left or right. Try using it.
9. I appreciate that you want to show off the southern hospitality and let that car that has been waiting forever merge into traffic. Yes, it seems like the polite thing to do. However, the twenty people behind you do not agree. The other car made the decision to enter at that intersection, let them wait it out.
10. FURTHERMORE, stopping in the left lane to allow a car from oncoming traffic to turn in front of you AND the advancing right lane is not only stupid it endangers everyone and you can be held accountable for your stupidity. Again, it isn’t polite to the twenty people who had to slam on their brakes behind you or will be involved in the head on collision that has a strong potential of occurring.
11. Left lane fast. Right lane slow.
12. Speed limits. If I’m going it get off my butt.
13. It’s rain people, drive with caution not amazement.
I’m sure there are many more, but this will do for now. Feel free to add your own.
OK fine…not stupid, they simply lack essential knowledge. Doesn’t that sound much nicer?
March 15th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
It’s the pedal on the right is my most favorite to scream…and being an obnoxious Yankee driver, I scream plenty!
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March 16th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
good list… we haven’t been in any recent crashes have we? (this question from the guy ran down by a school bus)
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March 17th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
very well said! amen!!!
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March 17th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Annie: It wouldn’t be a problem if they were AT LEAST going the speed limit. My phrase of the day is “GET OFF THE PHONE AND DRIVE!”
Sage: Haven’t been in any crashes, although I have seen some scary bus driving lately.
Thank Dawn, nice to have understanding!