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I work near a city, I have to commute every day in my car as there is no mass transit to speak of. Everyday there is traffic. Even while driving with no traffic, I spot some unusual characters on the roads. This article tries to not analyze them, but point them out. It could be you!
The Lefties or The Left Lane Mafioso's - I am not a speedy driver, I keep it at most about five miles per hour over the speed limit. Yet, there are times on the highway when I need to use the left lane to pass. Go back and re-read that last sentence. The key term? Use the left lane to pass. I observe many drivers who get to the left lane and stay there. It is not for driving long term, it is meant for passing! Its very much like taking out a short term loan. The funny part with many of these drivers is they drive slowly. I am sorry, but if you want to drive at the speed limit or under? Get in the right lane(s)!
Maybe some of these Lefites want to help us all slow down a little? Maybe they feel as though they are doing a service for us all? Helping the country be a little greener? No! They become the fodder for the other more professional drivers! LOL
Truckers - I have a profound respect for those that deliver our goods around the country. It is a most difficult job that requires skills (no kidding). However, it does not give you license to "own the road". We in cars and on motorcycles have just as much right to these roads as you. You may pay more in tolls and for fuel, but they are our roads too. Stop acting like you own it.
Also, and this goes for some of the car drivers out there, if we are in traffic, heavy traffic; don't leave a quarter mile of space in front of you. We all have places to be and deadlines to be there. By driving with a huge gap in front of you, it could keep others from getting to their destinations sooner. Again, stop trying to help us all out by keeping a steady pace. You know people just fill in the space before you know it.
Luxury Cars - All of you who have spent more than a moderate amount of money on a car or own a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Range Rover, etc. You are not more important than the rest of us. You have to follow the same rules. I know you feel entitled to doing anything you want on the road, but you are no different than the rest of us. You can think anything you like, but we are your equals.
I reminded that "equality" to one of your tailgating comrades just yesterday. He had just washed his car too from the looks of it. When he was tailgating, I suddenly had the urge to wash my windshield. My washer spray go all over his black Mercedes Benz. He was pretty ticked. As he passed he gave me the finger with a smirk, I just smiled, laughed and waved back as if we were pals (I do this, it makes people even more angry, not sure why). This seemed to make him even more angry. He sped off, accelerating with haste. The Police Officer pulled him over not two miles down the road. True story.
Left Lane Traffic Light Cowards - If you are sitting at a red light and turning left; when the light turns green and you have to wait for other cars, don't just sit there! Pull out into the intersection. You can fit two full-size cars in an intersection. By sitting there or only pulling up a little, you are being most selfish. Only interested in making sure YOU can get through. So long as you are OK, just forget everyone else, right!? PULL OUT INTO THE INTERSECTION AND MORE CARS CAN GO TOO!!! You know who you are, PULL UP!!!!
Heed these words. Though most of it is meant to be a little humorous, take it to heart. We are all in this world together, other people may have places to be or in a hurry. We have to share the road. You are not alone out there, so stop acting as if you are!
One final thought; to the Mercedes Benz owner, I am sure the ticket helped you learn your lesson. Yea, right.
