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Here's the driving rule: don't pass on the right. Some idiot nearly killed me on Tucker Road ..... I really want to live a much longer life ..... have important things to do. And - if you're moving slower than surrounding traffic, move to the right. It's just common courtesy. No need to be a speed nazi. And double yellow lines ..... that means "do not cross." Nearly getting annihilated in Tehachapi almost turned my day sour. Sorry 'bout the complaining. But, the sun is out and the sky is blue again. Happy day. 38 comments from 14 users
posted by
weebles
on Nov 12, 2007 at 01:38 PM
I second everything you said, Lori! Always good to remind people of simple driving rules.And, just to add my two cents: Turn signals --- c'mon people, how hard is it to use one? posted by
madkow2747
on Nov 12, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Oh, I shouldn't even start. Bad driving is one of my worst pet peeves! I've noticed that California drivers seem to prefer passing on the right, but since I'm Californian, it doesn't really bother me. Now passing on the shoulder, that's crazy! But it always happens on the 15 on the way to Vegas (and every now and then in Oregon, but it's legal to drive on the shoulder there). It's odd to see the driving quirks from state to state. Sigh... yes, it's a beautiful day! posted by
trouble
on Nov 12, 2007 at 02:36 PM
yo if all you old bitty's would drive faster then 25 miles an hour you wouldn't have to worry about me passing u on the shoulder. I think driving slow and making the cars in back of u drive your speed limit makes all you feel powerful. slow drivers are the cause of most crashes because you slow drivers drive so damn slow it pisses off the real drivers behind you. If u are afraid of you car then don't drive stay off the road. i'm sick of people who can't drive. if someone is on your azz then pull over and let that person by, don't try and teach me a driving lesson and hog the road.if you are scared to drive then stay home
posted by
weebles
on Nov 12, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Hey trouble, you obviously haven't seen me drive. I can barely idle at 25MPH :o)
posted by
trouble
on Nov 12, 2007 at 03:03 PM
yo weebles thats what i'm talking about.
posted by
Yasobich
on Nov 12, 2007 at 03:03 PM
I remember coming up the back road from Rosamond an the driver in front of me flicked out a cigerrette an started a brush fire a year back, that was lovely driving there :)SIGH.... posted by
trouble
on Nov 12, 2007 at 03:06 PM
yo yobich were talkin about drivin not smokin
posted by
madkow2747
on Nov 12, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Geez, I must be the slowpoke- I only go 5mph over. My 100mph days are long gone. I've used up all my good karma. If I did that again, I'd be sure to get a ticket for reckless driving in no time! And I don't think I can take a class to get that off my record.Yasobich- I once got detoured because a truck driver hauling hay flicked his cigarette out the window... the brilliance abounds in that guy... posted by
Joty
on Nov 12, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Yo Trouble...if I'm doing the posted speed limit and you try to crawl up my tailpipe, I'm gonna brakecheck ya. I think I have a sign on my car that is invisible to me, but idiots can see it, I think it reads: "PLEASE pull out in front of me." posted by
trouble
on Nov 12, 2007 at 04:29 PM
yo joty brake cheeck me huh, and i'll put you into the wall
posted by
Joty
on Nov 12, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Really? My big ford F250 Hope you gots insurance pal....
posted by
Blank
on Nov 12, 2007 at 04:48 PM
Driving?? Hahahaha... I call it flying low. Driving the fine piece of machinery that I drive (top speed of 60), I have my fair share of "incidents".... what about the flightpath called Highline.. when did it become a freeway?? Stop signs are just that.. "STOP", not coast through and hope the person in the other lane is paying more attention to you. Ever try to have a student driver learn to drive a manual in town?? Is it that hard to keep a couple of car length between you and the car in front of you?? How about that Bear Valley Road in front of a school with double yellow lines?? Hmmm, last time I looked, it was 25mph when children are present. NOT 65... Just because I am not burning rubber from the stop light/sign doesnt mean I am not going to get up to speed. It may take me longer than 1 block.. When did having a fireman's helmet sticker on your vehicle suddenly remove all liability from your driving?? Are you or your wife going to a fire in your personal vehicle??? Is it that hard to actually stop and look before turning on to Highline/Banducci from Brite Lake?? Guess L.A. has come to Tehachapi.. Thanks for the headaches.... posted by
madkow2747
on Nov 12, 2007 at 04:54 PM
Haha, that's funny about the fireman's helmet sticker! I've had some horrible near-accidents with them! Same goes for a lot of off-duty police. They drive psycho, like they're still in their squad cars.
posted by
christibdce
on Nov 12, 2007 at 08:59 PM
I agree with the reasonable driving complaints here. You've covered the in-town stuff well. Since I make the drive down to OC to visit the fam often, I'm going to voice some of my highway complaints:1) If you're going to drive fast on the highway, please do it responsibly. Don't get up my 85 mph behind in the right (slow) lane and wait 'til you almost crash into me to pass on the left. Or worse yet, slam on the brakes and honk at me like I'm doing something wrong driving slower than you IN THE SLOW LANE. 2) If you are going to drive slower or the same speed as the cars in the right lane, then travel in the right lane. Nothing cheeses me off like 2 cars traveling at 60 mph right next to each other down the 14, not letting anyone pass. 3) Hey truck drivers, those "turtle races" are NOT amusing to the other drivers. If you want to take 3 miles to pass the truck in front of you (in order to increase your speed from 55mph to 57 mph), please wait until there aren't 20 vehicles behind you. This is especially bad on the 58 between here and Bakersfield. My uncle is a truck driver and this activity by other drivers shames him, so I KNOW you know better. I would personally invest in a sign that says, "Travel in the right lane, pass in the left lane" if I thought people would actually follow it. posted by
tiogajoe
on Nov 12, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Reminds me of something I once heard from a comedian...."My grandmother is a REALLY safe driver. She has never been in an accident. She's SEEN hundreds of them all around her, but never actually been in one..." Driving Students are told to be Defensive Drivers. On multilane highways, people who both refuse to drive faster than the speed limit (when cars are backing up behind) and refuse to move to the right are Offensive Drivers. In my opinion, they wrongly think they are supposed to make others conform. Leave the "Sheepdogging" to the Highway Patrol. |
