Highway driving peeves

[james t kirk]

You can thank the government for that with their speed limiter law.

That issue has been a problem as long a I can remember. Furthermore, trucks should just stay in the right hand lane at all times. Better yet, put them on trains.

There is a reason that speed limiters had to be introduced an that is quite simply that truckers routinely speed an are involved in a hugely disproportionate number of accidents.

 

[newfie]

If that's the case, then people should be put on trains as well. Trains are only useful for long distances.

 

[oldjones]

I'm definitely with you on turn signals. The point of signals is to warn other drivers of your intentions. I trust myself, but I don't trust those around me...which I think is the right mindset on the road.

But as for brake lights, I don't use them unless I have to. I'll cruise to a red light/stop sign, so as not to wear out my brakes. And I rarely use brakes on the freeway unless there's some heavy braking in front of me. A little bit of observation ahead of you goes a long way into not having to brake. So I get annoyed when those in front of me unnecessarily press their brakes, especially when no one is in front of them! All it does is start a chain reaction of drivers hitting their brakes.

Anyone who needs brake lights for a mildly slowing car is someone I don't want on the road!

Too late for that! They're already on the road, and they may be driving <sarcasm font> the car that's a bit closer than it should be behind yours. A quick tap on the brakes should alert them and be no more alarming than a turn signal; for sure it will be a lot more apparent to them than you sneaking slowly to a stop while they're checking Facebook. That's likely to need (and get, if they notice too late) more impact to get their attention. The guy behind is the last person whose powers of observation and attentiveness anyone should trust.

Any wear on your brakes will be undetectable.

And to repeat: If you have to brake suddenly, because the guy ahead tapped his brakes, you are following to close. If you braked because you were startled by his signal, you weren't paying attention.

 

[rhuarc29]

And to repeat: If you have to brake suddenly, because the guy ahead tapped his brakes, you are following to close. If you braked because you were startled by his signal, you weren't paying attention.

When someone hits their brakes ahead of me, I'm not alarmed, but I have to assume it's because it's required...which is why I'd get on my brakes. Not because I'm following too close, but because I'm anticipating the reason for his braking. So when it turns out there was no reason to brake, it's annoying.

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

When someone hits their brakes ahead of me, I'm not alarmed, but I have to assume it's because it's required...which is why I'd get on my brakes. Not because I'm following too close, but because I'm anticipating the reason for his braking. So when it turns out there was no reason to brake, it's annoying.

True this especially when you can see over them and there is no reason to break but to "teach" you a lesson and how to drive their style. Lol

 

[Mr. Black]

Dopes who don't turn their lights on at night on the 401.

 

[GPIDEAL]

Well maybe you should try it for a day to see what's it's like.... Just remember if you got it a truck brought it...

If I did, then the world would be a better place for a day.

I'm not against trucks. I'm in construction. We need our trucks, which includes our big Macks and the floats or trailers.

The MTO does a good job of policing (we make stupid mistakes which affect our CVOR rating).

Perhaps a few bad apples ruin it for the rest of you. I bet though, that some of those newer ones drive like Cadillacs, making it easier for those drivers to go faster, etc.


My biggest pet peeve as of late, are dump trucks or garbage trucks with dirt, etc. that leak or drop onto our highways, causing stone chips, etc.

 

[GPIDEAL]

That issue has been a problem as long a I can remember. Furthermore, trucks should just stay in the right hand lane at all times. Better yet, put them on trains.

There is a reason that speed limiters had to be introduced an that is quite simply that truckers routinely speed an are involved in a hugely disproportionate number of accidents.

Yes, I wish more drove on the right lane.

 

[SchlongConery]

True this especially when you can see over them and there is no reason to break but to "teach" you a lesson and how to drive their style. Lol

Anyone who thinks they need to teach anyone a "lesson" using their car is not right in the head and is more dangerous than the guy who they think they are etching a lesson to.

Here is a lesson I've come to learn: "Don't waste your energy or risk teaching other people lessons"

 

[SchlongConery]

That's so true. I'll still signal, but when I see him attempt to close the gap, I jam myself in there before he can. I don't care if he's pissed off at that point. I made my intentions clear, he decided to be an asshole. Still, that only works if you safely have enough time to get in front of him.

You are as much an asshole as he is. You accomplish nothing (trust me he does not reflect on, and reconsider his asshole behaviour in light of yours) and only escalate a pissing match between weak minded emotional bitches.

Grow the fuck up and stop acting like a grade school bully.

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

Another thing that annoys me is when people see the cops and slam the fing breaks almost causing an accident with people behind. What these guys fail to realize that 8/10 time the cop sees them first and knows their speed this is quite foolish to over react cause the fing cops are there. IDK if they are beside me I still drive 10 over max in 100 zone and could not give a shit if they want to pull me over or not. Why is everybody tailgating a cop thinking they'll get pulled over...I just SMH hoping not to get a neck sprain from doing it too much.

 

[fuji]

True this especially when you can see over them and there is no reason to break but to "teach" you a lesson and how to drive their style. Lol

If you have to brake because you see brake lights you are following too closely. If you are far enough back just taking your foot off the gas slows you down enough when it was just a tap.

Also unless it is a huge vehicle the reason you can't see around him is again you are too close. If you fall back a bit it will be easier to see around even a big SUV.

So this sounds like you're the problem...

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

If you have to brake because you see brake lights you are following too closely. If you are far enough back just taking your foot off the gas slows you down enough when it was just a tap.

Also unless it is a huge vehicle the reason you can't see around him is again you are too close. If you fall back a bit it will be easier to see around even a big SUV.

So this sounds like you're the problem...

Nope, the problem is that they think I should drive like them/you. They tap the breaks I go close to the car, until I can pass no big deal. I have never rear ended anybody, and can deal with them quite easy because they are tentative and scared drives, it is just annoying. The problem is with their mindset and that they think they can try control other drivers to make them drive like they think everybody should drive because they think that their/your driving is the way everybody should drive. I don't try to change their driving habits, if they drive reckless or dangerous simply call the police, give them your personal info and they will investigate, however if you call the police out of spite or malicious attempt it can come back to you with and you could get charged under various categories.

Point is you drive how you want and if you feel the other drivers are driving recklessly or dangerously call the cops and see what they say.

Actually, this is a great reason to get a front and rear dash cam. This way if mofos try to be malicious, there is evidence to backfire their ass. Thanks for this great pointer and public service announcement to help me understand the mindset of some drivers.

 

[GPIDEAL]

Another thing that annoys me is when people see the cops and slam the fing breaks almost causing an accident with people behind. What these guys fail to realize that 8/10 time the cop sees them first and knows their speed this is quite foolish to over react cause the fing cops are there. IDK if they are beside me I still drive 10 over max in 100 zone and could not give a shit if they want to pull me over or not. Why is everybody tailgating a cop thinking they'll get pulled over...I just SMH hoping not to get a neck sprain from doing it too much.

10 over is the smart test or max over-speed limit.

And yes, if you brake suddenly, the cops see that. I know, lol.

 

[notthemama]

Flashing your lights so I will move over. If I was blocking an otherwise empty lane, OK, I'll move.
In reality You asshole I was here first, it won't get you anywhere because there's a car right in front of me.
Now that you have pissed me off I'll do what I can to hinder you.
People with pets all over their car or even worse, in the drivers lap.
Since when have dogs and cats become more important than children and the public safety ?
Just the other day a woman in a BMW almost sheered the front of my vehicle away as she turned onto the street where I was at the stop sign. Why didn't she make a proper safe turn?
Her little doggy was in her arms.
I love animals. Dogs are a particular favorite. However they have their place. One is not on my lap or in my arms when I'm driving.
Idiots!
Put the idiot owner down.

 

[TESLAMotors]

I agree with the pet thing. It's rather annoying.


Here's another peeve that just happened tonight, left most lane, traffic flowing fine. The driver speeds up, only to brake because they get too close to the car in front and then they speed up, brake, speed up, brake.
What the hell? Just find a speed you can cruise at and you're good.

That reminds me, people who do this crap and it happens a lot.

 

[fuji]

I go close to the car, until I can pass no big deal.

As I said, you are the problem. You are a reckless driver. You think because you haven't YET caused a traffic fatality that your poor driving is acceptable.

You literally think that it is normal behavior to pull up behind someone at an unsafe distance and intimidate them until they get out of your way. When they signal to you gently that your behavior is dangerous, you get annoyed.

Yes, there are other morons on the road who drive as stupidly as you do and the prevalence of idiots who drive like you is why we hear about ten car pileups: because ten morons in a row were all tailgating expecting the moron ahead to pull over, and some angry moron swerved in front of the slow car at the head of the line, brakes slam, and you get a ten decker moron sandwich.

You need some time to reflect on your inadequate driving.

 

[fuji]

Here is how intelligent drivers react rationally to tailgates: we slow down temporary to increase the distance between us and the car in front, to increase our stopping distance so that if something happens ahead we can slow down more gradually giving you more time to react so that you really wont rear end us.

That is the only rational response to an unreasonable tailgate, increase following distance ahead to be able to give the moron behind more time to react.

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

As I said, you are the problem. You are a reckless driver. You think because you haven't YET caused a traffic fatality that your poor driving is acceptable.

You literally think that it is normal behavior to pull up behind someone at an unsafe distance and intimidate them until they get out of your way. When they signal to you gently that your behavior is dangerous, you get annoyed.

Yes, there are other morons on the road who drive as stupidly as you do and the prevalence of idiots who drive like you is why we hear about ten car pileups: because ten morons in a row were all tailgating expecting the moron ahead to pull over, and some angry moron swerved in front of the slow car at the head of the line, brakes slam, and you get a ten decker moron sandwich.

You need some time to reflect on your inadequate driving.

You are making a lot of assumptions and are projecting your rage and insecurities onto others. You have no idea how good or bad I drive or how good or bad others drive especially the ones riding the breaks and are merely making a fool out of your self. Do me a favour please, and next time I pull behind you call the cops, claiming the above and see what they say to you and what happens to you

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

Here is how intelligent drivers react rationally to tailgates: we slow down temporary to increase the distance between us and the car in front, to increase our stopping distance so that if something happens ahead we can slow down more gradually giving you more time to react so that you really wont rear end us.

That is the only rational response to an unreasonable tailgate, increase following distance ahead to be able to give the moron behind more time to react.

I'll just pull in front of you and waive thanks for giving me that gap, and so will 10 others, and your rage and anger that you project onto the 10 cars behind because of your insucure driving ability, well good luck with that :thumb: you deserve a pat on the back.