Might have to call BS on that.
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Yep...that is awesome. Except the most annoying drivers are the slow left laners that KNOW the rules, yet still refuse to get over. This sign would probably only embolden them....after all, what is the point of doing what they do? Just because they can? Attention? Downright meanness? Drives me frickin' insane.Remus West wrote:Good lord do I ever wish those signs actually existed.
Once you acknowledge that every stranger hates you, life will get easier.Carpet_pissr wrote:Yep...that is awesome. Except the most annoying drivers are the slow left laners that KNOW the rules, yet still refuse to get over. This sign would probably only embolden them....after all, what is the point of doing what they do? Just because they can? Attention? Downright meanness? Drives me frickin' insane.Remus West wrote:Good lord do I ever wish those signs actually existed.
Worse than that is when they are going slow in the left lane and speed up when you try to pass them on the right, then slow down again, if you cannot pass. I know you aren't supposed to pass on the right, but you are not supposed to just sit in the left lane going slow either.Carpet_pissr wrote:Yep...that is awesome. Except the most annoying drivers are the slow left laners that KNOW the rules, yet still refuse to get over. This sign would probably only embolden them....after all, what is the point of doing what they do? Just because they can? Attention? Downright meanness? Drives me frickin' insane.Remus West wrote:Good lord do I ever wish those signs actually existed.
That one is kinda sorta understandable if they are from a state that doesn't allow that. I once caught myself honking like a madman at someone in front of me in that situation, only to realize they didn't have SC tags, and were probably not able to turn right on red in their state.Daehawk wrote:And here in TN is you sit in the right hand turn and do not turn on red when nothing is coming I should be able to get out and punch you and then you get an asshole tax too.
LOL...that is just demented. Obviously those people are making some kind of modified free speech point or something. Every time I send a mighty glare towards these types as I am passing them on the right, I almost always get a glare back at me that seems to say "WHAT?! I HAVE A RIGHT TO DRIVE IN THIS LANE IF I WANT TO, AND SLOWLY, YOU DUMB SUMMBITCH!"Sectoid wrote:Worse than that is when they are going slow in the left lane and speed up when you try to pass them on the right, then slow down again, if you cannot pass.
Also demented, IMO. I also chalk that up to some weird innate sense of "I know this is an asshole thing to do, but Ima do it anyway cuz I can!" That, or maybe it's people that think they should always be first, but don't want to drive the rate of speed required to be "first", and therefor try to block others from passing.Brian wrote:During a recent visit, my sister asked why I don't use my turn signal in traffic.
The answer is because if I do, then the person behind me in the lane I'm trying to change into will 99% of the time speed up to close the gap and prevent me from changing lanes in front of them. Also, 95% of the time, the person behind THAT asshole will speed up as well to keep me from changing lanes in front of them too.
It's better to just quickly jump into the space when it's available.
Basic Offensive Driving 101Brian wrote:During a recent visit, my sister asked why I don't use my turn signal in traffic.
The answer is because if I do, then the person behind me in the lane I'm trying to change into will 99% of the time speed up to close the gap and prevent me from changing lanes in front of them. Also, 95% of the time, the person behind THAT asshole will speed up as well to keep me from changing lanes in front of them too.
It's better to just quickly jump into the space when it's available.
Carpet_pissr wrote:Also demented, IMO. I also chalk that up to some weird innate sense of "I know this is an asshole thing to do, but Ima do it anyway cuz I can!" That, or maybe it's people that think they should always be first, but don't want to drive the rate of speed required to be "first", and therefor try to block others from passing.Brian wrote:During a recent visit, my sister asked why I don't use my turn signal in traffic.
The answer is because if I do, then the person behind me in the lane I'm trying to change into will 99% of the time speed up to close the gap and prevent me from changing lanes in front of them. Also, 95% of the time, the person behind THAT asshole will speed up as well to keep me from changing lanes in front of them too.
It's better to just quickly jump into the space when it's available.
SHAKE AND BAKE, BABY, SHAKE AND BAKE!
LOL - an even more appropriate quote than mine. Well done, sir.ibdoomed wrote:Remember, if you're not first, you're last!
Asshole!Brian wrote:During a recent visit, my sister asked why I don't use my turn signal in traffic.
The answer is because if I do, then the person behind me in the lane I'm trying to change into will 99% of the time speed up to close the gap and prevent me from changing lanes in front of them. Also, 95% of the time, the person behind THAT asshole will speed up as well to keep me from changing lanes in front of them too.
It's better to just quickly jump into the space when it's available.
On the other side of the coin, if somebody signals I will let them in even if I have to slow down to do so. Nine times out of ten I won't get an acknowledgement of any kind for doing so but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.DocDarm wrote:Asshole!Brian wrote:During a recent visit, my sister asked why I don't use my turn signal in traffic.
The answer is because if I do, then the person behind me in the lane I'm trying to change into will 99% of the time speed up to close the gap and prevent me from changing lanes in front of them. Also, 95% of the time, the person behind THAT asshole will speed up as well to keep me from changing lanes in front of them too.
It's better to just quickly jump into the space when it's available.
I don't even understand this one. What do you mean? Why would they turn on theirs?Daehawk wrote:Also, if someone in front of you is turning and has their signal on...don't turn yours on too then turn it off and go straight after they turn.
I wonder if this is some older generation thing...my Mom used to do this (and still does AFAIK) and it drove me crazy. When I asked her why in the world she would do such a potentially dangerous, or at the least, confusing and annoying thing, she said "well, I want to let the people behind me know that someone is turning in front of me". I kinda sorta understand the theory, but reaaaally bad idea in practice.tjg_marantz wrote:I don't even understand this one. What do you mean? Why would they turn on theirs?Daehawk wrote:Also, if someone in front of you is turning and has their signal on...don't turn yours on too then turn it off and go straight after they turn.
WTF? That's the stupidest thing I've heard in the last 10 minutes (I don't like hyperbole, so I'll play it safe and say 10 minutes). Old people should be dumped on ice floats.Carpet_pissr wrote:I wonder if this is some older generation thing...my Mom used to do this (and still does AFAIK) and it drove me crazy. When I asked her why in the world she would do such a potentially dangerous, or at the least, confusing and annoying thing, she said "well, I want to let the people behind me know that someone is turning in front of me". I kinda sorta understand the theory, but reaaaally bad idea in practice.tjg_marantz wrote:I don't even understand this one. What do you mean? Why would they turn on theirs?Daehawk wrote:Also, if someone in front of you is turning and has their signal on...don't turn yours on too then turn it off and go straight after they turn.
Brake lights have the same effect on people behind you...no need to confuse the issue.
I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile. About what you were talking about earlier. I am convinced in many situations people just react without knowing what they are doing. For example, this happens to me all the time. I'll be behind someone in the fast lane and I pull to the next lane over to pass them. As I am passing them, often they will speed up 10 to 15 miles faster as I am passing. Once I pass them they slow down to their normal speed. I am convinced that most people are not aware they are doing this.Brian wrote:
On the other side of the coin, if somebody signals I will let them in even if I have to slow down to do so. Nine times out of ten I won't get an acknowledgement of any kind for doing so but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.
Ha! That made my morning. I love how the cat is scrambling so much that his hind legs spin in place a la cartoons, trying to haul ass outta there! That clip needs some Looney Toons sound FX.Brian wrote:
That reminds me of the last time we took one of our cats to the vet. He's a handful to deal with and they only got the claws on one of his back feet trimmed but not the other foot, and our house is all hardwood, so now when he takes off one foot doesn't get traction but the other does so he's all lopsided running/slipping. It's hilarious.Carpet_pissr wrote:Ha! That made my morning. I love how the cat is scrambling so much that his hind legs spin in place a la cartoons, trying to haul ass outta there! That clip needs some Looney Toons sound FX.
You KNOW I do too! Actually,depending on what I have with me in the car that day, I'll toss a few flowers, release a balloon or lob a few coins out the window to further signal the kind actMr Bubbles wrote:I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile...Brian wrote: ...but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.
You KNOW I do too! Actually,depending on what I have with me in the car that day, I'll toss a few flowers, release a balloon or lob a few coins out the window to further signal the kind actMr Bubbles wrote:I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile...Brian wrote: ...but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.
You KNOW I do too! Actually,depending on what I have with me in the car that day, I'll toss a few flowers, release a balloon or lob a few coins out the window to further signal the kind actMr Bubbles wrote:I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile...Brian wrote: ...but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.
You KNOW I do too! Actually,depending on what I have with me in the car that day, I'll toss a few flowers, release a balloon or lob a few coins out the window to further signal the kind actMr Bubbles wrote:I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile...Brian wrote: ...but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.
You KNOW I do too! Actually,depending on what I have with me in the car that day, I'll toss a few flowers, release a balloon or lob a few coins out the window to further signal the kind actMr Bubbles wrote:I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile...Brian wrote: ...but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.
While we are off on this tangent I will mention my driving frustration.Mr Bubbles wrote:I always make sure I acknowledge any good deed with a wave and a smile. About what you were talking about earlier. I am convinced in many situations people just react without knowing what they are doing. For example, this happens to me all the time. I'll be behind someone in the fast lane and I pull to the next lane over to pass them. As I am passing them, often they will speed up 10 to 15 miles faster as I am passing. Once I pass them they slow down to their normal speed. I am convinced that most people are not aware they are doing this.Brian wrote:
On the other side of the coin, if somebody signals I will let them in even if I have to slow down to do so. Nine times out of ten I won't get an acknowledgement of any kind for doing so but that tenth person that gives a "thank you" wave makes it worthwhile.