Some people just shouldn't drive...

***krazykid90*** · 06-20-2007, 04:09 PM

Every day driving too and from work I see people driving and I just wish I had the power to take away their licences. There are some people who are just dangerous, and others who are rude. I thought it would be fun to share our pet peeves about other drivers, and share some stories about people who really shouldn't be in the drivers seat of a car.

For instance today I was driving home and shortly before the northbound offramp the person to my left started signalling to come into my lane. I knew that they probably wanted to get on the offramp so I slowed down a fair bit since no one was behind me to let them in front. Instead of a wave, the person flipped me off before getting on the off ramp!

A few of my pet peeves...
-people who don't understand the difference between yielding and merging (or stopping and yielding)
-people who park too close to intersections (I hate it when I can't see out to see if cars are coming)
-when people don't signal and/or don't shoulder check
-I just simply can't stand it when people don't get up to speed before merging onto the highway.

I'm sure you guys have some good pet peeves as well, and I'm sure there are some interesting stories about stupid drivers.

***Dragonfly*** · 06-20-2007, 04:42 PM

I haven't had a car for 5+ years - I take the bus. But I pay attention to other drivers.

My pet peeves:
Driving too fast.
Zig zagging in and out of traffic - without signaling.
Not heeding to pedestrians - What, you mean I'm suppose to stop when the pedestrian has the right of way?!

Since I tend to walk quite a bit, I absolutely hate it when a cyclist rides on the sidewalk - and they don't move over to the shoulder to pass the pedestrian.
No one ever told them they are suppose to ride on the road DUH!

I can understand the cyclist not being comfortable riding on a busy 4 lane, but in a quiet subdivision, please! GET ON THE ROAD! Thanks for letting me vent.

***kaylin_marie*** · 06-20-2007, 04:54 PM

Definately gets on my nerves when people don't look over their shoulder to see if anyone is in their blindspot before changing lanes. ESPECIALLY semi trucks. There is nothing scarier than trying to pass a semi b/c they make you nervous anyway and then they suddenly start coming over into your lane and swerve back over really fast once they realize you're there.

I hate when I'm in a median trying to turn around and there's another car pulled up too far and I can't see if cars are coming.

When people don't realize you can turn right on a red light if it's clear...so they sit there untill it turns green.

Tailgaters, especially on the interstate.

When people wait too long to get over when 2 lanes are merging.

***Manda*** · 06-20-2007, 04:59 PM

Ugh California has some of the WORST drivers and we have crazy traffic out here. I have the same pet peeves as you and more, but I know I drive like a b**ch sometimes so I can't complain too much. I know you're supposed to drive defensively, but dang, some people are just dumb and you HAVE to drive offensively.

***Karren*** · 06-20-2007, 05:04 PM

Mine main pet peeve is - Anyone talking on a cell phone and driving..... Hate that....

Karren

***CellyCell*** · 06-20-2007, 05:15 PM

People who don't YEILD! Ooo... biggest pet peeve.
It's basically a stop and go sign.

There's one near my house and theyre suppose to let uncoming car go first - but those *******s start speeding and are side to side next to you and forces YOU to hit the brakes, even if you had the right. Sometimes I tailgate and cut them off and slow down on brakes to piss them off. Ha.

...I don't like when theyre on the phone because they either start swerving or going slower than ought to be.

Tailgaters - even when you're going at least 10 mph more than posted on the speed limit.

People who don't signal or turn into a street real fast and forces you to break.

LOUD music. Stop trying to look cool. Your music choice sucks ass. Just... stop. I like loud music too, but your car overpowers my volumes - with my windows up, you're just being ridiculous. My friend does it - I hate the vibration and I feel retarded driving with her and her Mac Dre blasting some wack ass song. Uggh.

***krazykid90*** · 06-20-2007, 05:16 PM

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There is nothing scarier than trying to pass a semi b/c they make you nervous anyway and then they suddenly start coming over into your lane and swerve back over really fast once they realize you're there

I've never had issues with semis, but I had a bad issue with a garbage truck. I was driving to work at about 6:30 am and a garbage truck almost ran me off the road. He started coming into my lane and I honked, and then he kept coming! I was closer to the front of him so I kept one hand on the horn while accelerating. It was really close, by the time I made it I was almost completely in the shoulder.

***kaylin_marie*** · 06-20-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by krazykid90

I've never had issues with semis, but I had a bad issue with a garbage truck. I was driving to work at about 6:30 am and a garbage truck almost ran me off the road. He started coming into my lane and I honked, and then he kept coming! I was closer to the front of him so I kept one hand on the horn while accelerating. It was really close, by the time I made it I was almost completely in the shoulder.

Scary!!

***MindySue*** · 06-20-2007, 06:24 PM

my mom shouldnt drive. she has bad road rage.

***RachaelMarie*** · 06-20-2007, 06:33 PM

My Pet Peeve is when drivers speed to get in front of you and then drive 5 mph. Grrr!! Then I have to drive around them and continue at my previous speed. However, I don't give dirty looks as I'm passing them anymore because you never know who has a gun. People in California are nuttier than a squirl turd!

***brewgrl*** · 06-20-2007, 09:09 PM

i hate people who get in the carpool lane and drive slower than the people who are in the regular lanes!!!
this drives me crazy.
and people on cell phones while driving... i find that annoying as well.

***Retro-Violet*** · 06-20-2007, 11:03 PM

i so so so agree!

stupid/rude drivers are my pet peeve (makes me feel guilty though, since in big cities my dad cant drive worth the life of him).

***macface*** · 06-20-2007, 11:26 PM

can stand when people think they own the streets and chit chat with their friends in their cars and they ae blocking people back of them.

***Saje*** · 06-20-2007, 11:50 PM

- People who only see their cars as a means to get to point A to point B. (driving is a priviledge, not a right, know what a car is)

- People who drive slow on the passing lane.

- People who make a right on red when a car is comming, I dont care if youre turning on the lane next to the on comming car - if youre gonna pull a stunt like that... learn to turn tighter. RIGHT TURN ON RED SHOULD BE ILLEGAL.

- People who cant make up their mind or hesitate

- People who signal and then cant make up their mind.

- People who dont signal

- People who signal 1 second before they switch lanes

- Tailgaters - I WILL BREAK CHECK YOU THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO BUY MY NEW BUMPER

- People who are still driving but shouldnt anymore. I believe that the behind the wheel driving exam should be mandatorily done every few years. Just because you passed it when you were 16 doesnt mean you can still drive today.

- People who dont give courtesy waves

- ETC ETC ETC.