When the light turns green, I still glance both ways before entering the intersection....just in case there might be an F350 trying make it through the intersection at break neck speed. I would hate to know that blue oval bearing down on me at eye level might be the last thing I see in this life. I saw that scenario happen once. I could see it unfolding but was powerless to stop it....and it was ugly.
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Complaining about the weather, and complaining about the habits of other drivers. Both types of complaints equally effective.
Know what really irritates me?
People who insist upon diving in front of me as I coast to a red light and then pause for several seconds when the light turns green, often forcing me to brake when that would not otherwise be necessary.
People really need to learn to time lights on their regular commutes.
These same oblivious types who insist on getting in front of me before reaching an intersection will then drive well below the reasonable speed on the rural two-lane that involves about fifteen miles of my twenty five mile commute. This road has a posted limit of 55mph but is easily and safely driven at any speed up into the young sixties. It's wide and smooth with few blind hilltops or corners and very good sightlines at every crossroad.
These are the same folks who get in the way on the interstate, since they can't seem to grasp the simple concept of drive right, pass left. They think nothing of sitting in the left lane for miles on end even though the right lane may be clear for many hundreds of feet. In a lot of interstate driving, the fools in four wheelers do as much or more to create unnecessary congestion as do the larger rigs and people towing their toys.
People who insist upon diving in front of me as I coast to a red light and then pause for several seconds when the light turns green, often forcing me to brake when that would not otherwise be necessary.
People really need to learn to time lights on their regular commutes.
These same oblivious types who insist on getting in front of me before reaching an intersection will then drive well below the reasonable speed on the rural two-lane that involves about fifteen miles of my twenty five mile commute. This road has a posted limit of 55mph but is easily and safely driven at any speed up into the young sixties. It's wide and smooth with few blind hilltops or corners and very good sightlines at every crossroad.
These are the same folks who get in the way on the interstate, since they can't seem to grasp the simple concept of drive right, pass left. They think nothing of sitting in the left lane for miles on end even though the right lane may be clear for many hundreds of feet. In a lot of interstate driving, the fools in four wheelers do as much or more to create unnecessary congestion as do the larger rigs and people towing their toys.
I puttz along yet I always leave the red light the same time the rest of the idiots that raced past me do. Funny how that works. I really like the ones that race past you then jam on the brakes if front of you to turn at the same time I am leasurly passing them.
The way people race up to stoplight and stop signs makes me nervous. Especially if I am passing through the intersection.
The way people race up to stoplight and stop signs makes me nervous. Especially if I am passing through the intersection.
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Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
How bout the turtles that FLOOR IT when you finally get a dashed line to pass them, and then try to block your pass - or they dart toward your lane. Bunch of those morons up here in Cow Hampshire. Don't get me going. I have a 30minute commute which is now an hour due to poor or inconsiderate driving. That's over 250 hours wasted every year.
You just need WAY more power, or gear, or both
You can often catch crawlers if you lag back and time the dashed line so you are well into the go by the time they see you alongside. they'll never be quick enough to "block" you
How bout the turtles that FLOOR IT when you finally get a dashed line to pass them, and then try to block your pass - or they dart toward your lane. Bunch of those morons up here in Cow Hampshire. Don't get me going. I have a 30minute commute which is now an hour due to poor or inconsiderate driving. That's over 250 hours wasted every year.
You just need WAY more power, or gear, or both
You can often catch crawlers if you lag back and time the dashed line so you are well into the go by the time they see you alongside. they'll never be quick enough to "block" you
Originally Posted By: DBMaster
The only thing missing from this thread is Pop throwing in a comment about how stupid we all are for getting our "panties in a twist."
I'll do it. Don't get yer knickers in a twist. Maintain a steady 35 MPH and catch them all green.
The only thing missing from this thread is Pop throwing in a comment about how stupid we all are for getting our "panties in a twist."
I'll do it. Don't get yer knickers in a twist. Maintain a steady 35 MPH and catch them all green.
Some cars are programmed to pull throttle as they speed up. I have a 2015 Ford Explorer 3.5 TiVCT and the OEM throttle map pulls 25% of the driver commanded torque as your speed increases from a stop to 30mph. You get a nice punch launch off the line and then the engine feels like it dies as you get to 30.
I don't sweat it much. If they are accelerating like the NASA space shuttle transporter it can be annoying if I'm barely touching the accelerator, so I wait until I can pass. I figure they balance the ones who blast the horn the moment the light turns green and race to get to the next light - which is red.
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I also hate the left hand lane creepers and the ones in the right lane that insist of breaking the sound barrier.
It does not bother me a lot if someone wants to accelerate gently at a light. Unless its a left turn light cause they are short. Or a freeway onramp. These people who enter the freeway under 50 mph are nuts. The one time everyone should open their throttle is that onramp.
I do consider it courteous to respond quickly to a light and get going quickly during high traffic times.
I do consider it courteous to respond quickly to a light and get going quickly during high traffic times.
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I also hate the left hand lane creepers and the ones in the right lane that insist of breaking the sound barrier.
That's a little extreme isn't it? Sound barrier is at around 761mph. Not even regular commercial jets go that fast. You mind as well say they're attempting to break the speed of light. But of course you can't, it's the law!
I also hate the left hand lane creepers and the ones in the right lane that insist of breaking the sound barrier.
That's a little extreme isn't it? Sound barrier is at around 761mph. Not even regular commercial jets go that fast. You mind as well say they're attempting to break the speed of light. But of course you can't, it's the law!
YELLING at kids, lighting a cigarette, reading a book, doing their taxes, you're right.
Speaking of being on the phone I have been noticing that drivers waiting to make turns who are on the phone often wait until the road is either totally empty or the light changes. I guess talking on the phone and deciding when it is clear to turn are two mutually exclusive brain processes. Just another way the distracted ones are part of the anti-destination league.
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Originally Posted By: DBMaster
The only thing missing from this thread is Pop throwing in a comment about how stupid we all are for getting our "panties in a twist."
I'll do it. Don't get yer knickers in a twist. Maintain a steady 35 MPH and catch them all green.
...including on merging on the highway. (happen twice to me this week)
...and please block the merging lane for the merging guys
...and take-off slower then the 2 fully loaded semis at your right, please(of course their going to end up in front of you. both of them. duh!)
...and sleep/slow down in the left lane (out of four), while sentras and prius-es pass you on the right like you are not there...
... oh yeah, please use signal to use intentions... like moving across 3 lines.... DO I REALLY NEED TO PAINT MY CAR IN RAINBOW UNICORN?
Originally Posted By: DBMaster
The only thing missing from this thread is Pop throwing in a comment about how stupid we all are for getting our "panties in a twist."
I'll do it. Don't get yer knickers in a twist. Maintain a steady 35 MPH and catch them all green.
...including on merging on the highway. (happen twice to me this week)
...and please block the merging lane for the merging guys
...and take-off slower then the 2 fully loaded semis at your right, please(of course their going to end up in front of you. both of them. duh!)
...and sleep/slow down in the left lane (out of four), while sentras and prius-es pass you on the right like you are not there...
... oh yeah, please use signal to use intentions... like moving across 3 lines.... DO I REALLY NEED TO PAINT MY CAR IN RAINBOW UNICORN?
Nothing beats familiarity with the road you are one. Around here it seems like most traffic lights are timed so that you will stop at every one of them. I experience the opposite effect of what the OP says: Light turns green and you accelerate and drive at the speed which will get you to the light either before it turns red or as it turns green, meanwhile I see people blast off and then end up stopped at the next light forcing every one else to slow down while they accelerate.
One other observation is when in a left turn lane (with the light red), it seems that the longer the wait before the green arrow comes on, the longer it takes the first car to respond.
One other observation is when in a left turn lane (with the light red), it seems that the longer the wait before the green arrow comes on, the longer it takes the first car to respond.
At least they accelerate from the light. Around here it is all college kids and soccer moms who just sit through an entire light texting. I need a louder horn, like a train horn so they can wake the F up and drive.
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