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Lol...
A person who cannot merge is the most frustrating thing on Earth
Yes. So much yes. This is why there are so many rear ends. People go, then stop. Boom. I always watch them leave. Never take your eye off the person in front.
Tailgaters - in New York/ Long Island if you leave even 1 car length between you and the guy in front of you a -non signaling- on the phone- lane drifting- give you the finger- drive either 20 mph over or 20 mph under the speed limit- piece of poop probably a ranger fan- will cut into that one car length.
Thennnnnn- he/she slows down starts to turn then gives you the old F.U. With 1 click of the blinker .
Thennnnn- just when you slow down because you had to, 3 more cars take your spot and it all starts again.
How about the guy that exits into the entrance ramp merge lane just to pass 4-5 cars then merge right back in front of you.( somebody reading this is guilty) ( admit it)
I think I saw a honda do it. Lol
All I have to say is thank g-d I drink when I drive home in traffic . It takes the stress away from having to be Mario Andretti just to get home.
I can't believe you just admitted this and I'm the first to point it out.
they're annoying, but nowhere near as annoying as these 2 things:
people who drive the same speed as the car next to them, thus backing up traffic (why couldn't you just get behind the other car, you're going the same speed anyway)
people who pull out in front of you (basically cutting you off) when there is no one behind you for as far as the eye can see. they really couldn't have waited 1 second more.
those 2 things burn me up, almost on a daily basis.
current cars:
2012 subaru wrx
1969 ford mustang
past cars: (mostly pos's)
1987 gmc s15
1984 gmc k3500
1995 ford explorer
1987 toyota pickup
1992 oldsmobile ninety eight
1992 chevy c1500
1987 chevy c2500
2008 nissan altima
thats in the right order, but i couldn't tell you the timeline in which i drove them.
I think it's a psychological thing honestly.
Here's my background.
I drive anywhere from 90 to 100 miles to and from work. Daily. I commute from East Hampton to central Nassau. If that's not bad enough, I drive ALL DAY for work. I do Air Conditioning and Heating so I'm in a van with commercial plates. I'm stuck to Sunrise or the LIE and surface roads.
The left lane is pretty much off limits to me with commercial plates. I can pass, but only to pass. Keep that in mind folks - commercial vehicles get stuck behind the people who insist on doing 45-55 MPH.
Getting cut off in a vehicle that's heavy....yeah. All my fittings fly off my shelves, stuff flies out all over. Thanks for that.
People who don't see a GIANT white van when changing lanes. Thanks. You made me spill my coffee.
Slamming on your brakes when you see a cop. Number one, he's not going to target YOU for doing 65-70 when everyone else is. Number two, he probably already got you anyway and slowing down just draws more attention.
Tailgating. It just makes me go slower. Also keep in mind of you're an idiot on the road - truckers and other commercial vehicles have an unspoken bond. We make your life miserable but suddenly matching the speed of one another - a pet peeve mentioned earlier by several and quoted by me.
How about parking lots! If you see a person backing up, the right thing to do is to let them get out of the spot. Not speed behind them as they're almost out. Also - if a van is backing out, it's hard enough to do without back windows. All I can see is what I see out of my mirrors. Always an adventure.
Yes. I'm crazy for my commute. I work for family though - I moved east a few years ago and trudge along daily. At least for now...I shall be a humble Civil Servant shortly.
Edit:
My vehicles past and present:
1989 Ford Bronco
1995 Ford Bronco
2002 F150 Harley Davidson Edition (Supercharged)
2006 F150 FX4
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (What a truck!)
Current: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
3" Lift 35's and lots of other goodies. We drive on the beach regularly.