Princess Logan Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 We were referring to when driving and we leave a little gap between us and the car in front. In case the front car slams on breaks or something, we have space to react. Yeah, that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflycon Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I don't think they're talking about parking, I think it's about while driving. You leave a space. I think Sasan was being facetious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 We were referring to when driving and we leave a little gap between us and the car in front. In case the front car slams on breaks or something, we have space to react. I don't think they're talking about parking, I think it's about while driving. You leave a space. I think Sasan was being facetious. Haha, ok...unfortunately, I wasn't being facetious, but misunderstood the whole thing! I was really thinking about a "safety space" when parking...there are a bunch of people who leave such a space when they park their car (but leave it small enough so no other car fits)! I hate this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb2k1 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Recently, it's the "good Samaritan" who wants to let everyone go/turn in front of them, all the while having zero regard for the people behind them. Also, I am convinced that I may be the only person in my area that knows how a four-way stop works. You don't get to stop a full car length behind the line then go. You need to STOP your car. Me coming to a complete stop isn't the green light for you to roll on. Use your GOD DAMNED turn signal. How the hell is anyone supposed to know that you're turning left, jackass? oh my god people here in NC just have no damn clue how four way/three way stops work. and god forbid a traffic light is out...few weeks ago i was waiting to turn left (had a blinking red) and this lady driving on the cross road (blinking yellow) just stopped. had no idea what she was supposed to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb2k1 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Haha, ok...unfortunately, I wasn't being facetious, but misunderstood the whole thing! I was really thinking about a "safety space" when parking...there are a bunch of people who leave such a space when they park their car (but leave it small enough so no other car fits)! I hate this! nah i'm talking about leaving some room between you and the car in front of you while driving, like on the highway. cannot tell you how many times i've been following at a safe distance and had cars come up and cut me off and dart into the "space" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemongoat Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I've honked my horn maybe 5 times in 10 years of driving, and that includes the job I've had the last few years, which includes driving a few hours a day. One was just a few weeks ago, in my work van. I'm very clearly merging, blinker on, easing into the lane with plenty of space. This guy speeds up as to not let me in, but I keep going for a bit because fuck him. Finally, he's so committed to being a dick that I say forget it and let him gain a whole car length. He starts blasting his horn, I look over and this 70 year old man is so intense in his yelling I fear he may have a heart attack. So I slammed on my horn for a solid 1.5 seconds. In my work van I can look down and see anyone I want very clearly - it's alarming the percentage of people that text. I think cell phones while driving should be made legal just to try and mitigate some of the texting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 https://imgur.com/gallery/OHzZD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youmightbewrong Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have this habit. We have a windy canyon that it generally takes 45 minutes to get to the end of to get to civilization. I don't drive slow. I'm generally at 5 to 10 mph over the speed limit. It's 55. Once in awhile I'll get a crazy person who wants to unnecessarily ride my ass. I'll pull over for them and then ride their ass. I just can't hang with that bullshit. On the contrary, we get morons who want to drive 25 the whole way down. There are signs throughout that tell slower traffic to use turnouts to let people pass. Once we counted 15 cars behind the lead car. It took us well over an hour to get out of the canyon. I also hate all other drivers when I'm driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Funny that everyone is mentioning the 4-way stops. Here for the most part people are good about obeying them and going when it's their turn and treating them with respect. I chalk it up to years of practice when the power goes out after a hurricane hits and all intersections are without lights and people have no choice but to treat them as 4-way stops. Hurricane rules apply here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemongoat Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I've always felt drivers are "me first" to the point of being dicks almost all the time. Then you get to a stop sign, and if it's even close to a simultaneous stop, nobody wants to go first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Has anyone ever moved back over when passing an 18 wheeler and doing it as soon as you are clear? They freak out! I'm obviously going faster than you and looked over my shoulder to see that I was clear. Calm down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemongoat Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Has anyone ever moved back over when passing an 18 wheeler and doing it as soon as you are clear? They freak out! I'm obviously going faster than you and looked over my shoulder to see that I was clear. Calm down! Use your blinker as a courtesy to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemongoat Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 My biggest peeve is when you're on a 2 lane road with nobody around in the other lane. The person ahead turns out in front of you rather than the open lane and slows you down kamalatapes and konk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 2 lane interstate guy in front of me in left lane me on his ass knowing it's about to be 3 lanes guy moves over to third lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylekrische Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 you drive a pick up, you're an asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I traded in my pick up kamalatapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I get mad when people merge in front of me and force me to break. Like really mad. That's the worse and with no signal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I live in San Diego in a pretty poor town I hate their Tijuana ways of driving. Say there is a two lane and I'm on the left and there's an opening up front, the car thinks they're clear to proceed into the very right lane but sometimes they turn too wide and I'm coming on full speed hate that shit. Also some other shit I hate is when I'm on a two lane and another car on the left is about going to same speed as I am and then the light up front turns yellow but the asshole on the left decides he wants to speed up and cut you off and then apply breaks those guys are just jerks. I don't like to wear out my brakes in a sudden halt the way that situation requires every time. 16 year olds shouldn't be allowed to drive in California. They're still in that mindset of untouchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I was parking at school way the fuck out in the parking lot, with 5 empty spaces on either side, and I come out from class to see a black mustang parked so close to my driver side there was about 6 inches in between us, keep in mind there's a fuckton of empty spaces on my otherside, and everywhere else. so I did what any sane person would do and i ripped my door open and gave them a huge ass dent. I almost thought about keying their car, but I restrained myself and left a note that said "You park like shit, fuckwad" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The note would have sufficed. TheMoosen, lemongoat and sjb2k1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The note would have sufficed. It was a bad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I was wrong. Something less permanent though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Funny that everyone is mentioning the 4-way stops. Here for the most part people are good about obeying them and going when it's their turn and treating them with respect. I chalk it up to years of practice when the power goes out after a hurricane hits and all intersections are without lights and people have no choice but to treat them as 4-way stops. Hurricane rules apply here. Everyone always says Florida drivers are the worst, but 90% of my road rage because of stupidity is caused by out of town plates (ESPECIALLY FUCKING QUEBEC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBarry Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 When you are merging onto the highway and there is nobody on the road but the one asshole who won't change lanes to let you merge so you must wait for them. Guaranteed to have me speed up next to you and fight the urge to run you off the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 When people pull out in front of me and go slow, but there wasn't anyone behind me for a while. 2 way stops where the people who don't have to stop do, and then beep at you to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.