a thing that really tix me, is

[ceagle]

Inconsiderate Drivers!!! .... Like when you WAIT before making a right turn, because there are kids in the crosswalk, not only because it's the law, AND the caring thing to do... and the GIANT truck behind you (who is able to see over me and should be aware of the pedestrians there)... HONKS!! as if to encourage me to run the kids over....

GRRRRRRR!

Comments

[mortonfox.livejournal.com]

There are many junctions that I wish did not have right turn on red. Some impatient drivers expect you to cut into traffic when there isn't enough room for comfort.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

heh.. a lotta times I think they just don't LOOK when they should.. .of course after they do (if they do), they should be super repentent and pull their car over and apologize with voluminous gushings of humbled epiphany... :}

[jedd-marten.livejournal.com]

They know that pedestrians will run in fear from the giant honk. ;)

hronk! hronk!

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

I know I've been a duck, but I don't recall having been a goose! Do you know something I don't on that very topic? ;D

[telbert.livejournal.com]

I hear your frustration. I've been in areas where right-on-red is regarded at a requirement instead of an option. People need to leave for their intended destinations earlier if they're in such a hurry.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

wow... a requirement?? bizarre..... I would think at least in those cases that there is still an exception for when pedestrians are crossing... :D
I mean... they talk about each one is an extra point in billiards... *snicker*... but in the real world, different story.. ;>

[aldi.livejournal.com]

Some drivers don't see past the bumper of the car in front of them. Everything passed that doesn't exist for them. For example, if you slow down because you're reaching a red light, they'll impatiently pass you by the right and step on the gas just to reach the red light before you.

Idiots...

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Linka makes ya wonder sometimes how they (and those drivers in their pathways) survive as long as they do.... ;P

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

eeeeeeeesh! Does someone like ever eeeeeven go to driver's school? *rarrr!*

[jamesb]

It's so bad here, that when I did my driving test last year in St John's (35 years of driving all around the world was not sufficient to avoid a complete oral and practical driving test), the tester specifically said that she expected to see full stops at stop signs and right-on-reds. A rolling stop won't cut it. Nobody here stops for either of those, and a few don't even slow down. Following the road rules and stopping at either requires one eye on the rear view to see if you're about to be rear-ended.

[orv.livejournal.com]

I've actually seen complaints that the red light cameras that have been put in around here are nailing people who are making right turns on red without coming to a complete stop, instead of "real" red light violations. They don't seem to get that if you don't come to a stop before making the turn, you are running the light.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

wow.... Well, at least your test evaluator was kind enough to prep you... Be careful of those violators out there, sir!

[titanic.livejournal.com]

With my 1988 van, this isn't an issue

I can't see the car behind me.

I'm too big to drive around.

Hit my 8,111 Lb Steel frame ass with your Beemer and see who wins. You can still see the *dent* in the rear bumper from where I tore a fire hydrant out with this thing.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

hehheh! Glad to hear that car serves you well, in many ways!

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

hehehe!! Phenomenally detailed evaluation (here and in the append below), good sir! Now how do we really implement it? ... ;D

[kipper-snax.livejournal.com]

oof yeah.. I ALWAYS make complete stops at both stop signs and right turns, and I get honked at all the time.... for doing what Im supposed to do. Ive actually been stopped at unprotected lefts before with traffic blowing by the other direction and have had people raising hell about it...

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Well you, dear critter, are a Professional driver, and I would always know deep inside that you are following the proper techniques... ^V^ ... Sorry to hear you have to see so much of that too, just while doing your correct tasks... good luck out there!

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

hehehe.... *mega LOLS!*

[stokerbramwell.livejournal.com]

Sometimes I think I really need one of these...

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/car/aa16/

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

WOW!!
Yep, ever since I was in high school I would wish for a full text scrolling screen in my back window, and a little keyboard on the seat next to me, to update the drivers around me.. and I guess this thing is a start! :D

[auryanne.livejournal.com]

Augh I hate when people do that! Honk all you want, I'm not crossing in front of pedestrians!

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

*patpats ya with a smile*.... That is SO excellent to hear about your resolve, standing up to the rotten drivers out there!

[swandog.livejournal.com]

I HATE THAT!!!! D:< It has happened to us several times.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

eeeeegads.... that's a drag to hear it's nasty out there sometimes too... :/

[itax.livejournal.com]

Heh...it's the same thing here. Drivers around here are awfully rude, there's little to no respect for the laws, most of them start honking like crazy at the very nanosecond the traffic light turns green. =P That's one of the reasons I don't drive.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

wow... it actually keeps you from driving too? *sigh* .... That's pretty awful :|

Well, if ya ever drive with me, I hope you'll feel pretty safe ^V^

[itax.livejournal.com]

Well...the fact is that i have a fear of driving. It makes me way too nervous and to tell you the truth I never had the urge to drive most teenagers have...I only tried for my driver's lincense when I was 27y/o and just cuz I wanted to have the document, I had to try 4 freaking times. =P

Oh..anyways...I have posted something on our Yahoo group, go check it out ok. <=)

[hegdish.livejournal.com]

Oh, I feel for you, feathery friend. Driving burned me out. For years, I had either driving jobs (courier, shuttle driver, car parts delivery, mascot road trips), or jobs that were like a 45 minute drive from home (or both). It became very stressful eventually. I hated dealing with the inconsiderate drivers. A few years ago we moved to the city and I started walking and taking the bus and stuff, and cut my driving habits to a fraction of what they once were. I found that my whole mood and disposition changed 200% with that change in life, and now when I ride with someone else and look at the horrible drivers, it reminds me of how grateful I am to not have to spend much time on the road anymore.

To illustrate my driving reduction: you know how oil changes are supposed to be every three months or 3000 miles? Ten years ago, in 2000, I was driving 300 miles a day, hence, oil change every ten days (not that I necessarily stuck to that). These days, after three months, I've usually only racked up a thousand miles. Ah yes, life is much more tranquil these days...

wowwww....

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

I had several driving jobs too 8}
*wowHUGS*... So many of those very types, too! In my case, the other people in the jobs were more of a stressor usually though... in fact one of the best jobs I had was one of those 300 mile a day ones... a company truck, and delivering parts to buildings being built!.. Was a hoot and adventure... but the thorn in the whole thing was that one person I had to work with was openly racially prejudiced, and management was afraid to fire him.
Another great driving job was for 7 full years, but it was only on private property...woot! The ones where I had to use my own car were kind of a drag though yeah...

And like ya said, I used to commute a lot too... near 100 miles a day on the average, and now it's about 10... so I don't see a whole lot of miles and incidents, but it's amazing how much keeeerap you can see in just those few miles too 8|

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

If it was a company truck just ring the company :)
I've done it to a couple of ute drivers who were just insane.