Ok so i have been trying to not touch on this subject for a while, but it seems that there is some steam i need to blow off about this.
"Fast Lane"
If you are in the "fast lane", Please don't do the speed limit. I know this does not really adhere to the laws of the road but it's just common sense. The left lane, also known as the "fast lane", is for people that are going faster and /or passing slow people on the left. It makes it hard for people to pass or go faster than the slow people if you are in the fast lane. I understand that if you do get in the fast lane to pass someone and then you get stuck beside someone because they don't understand that you are not suppose to drive right beside the other person in the lane next to you, but you need to either speed up or slow down to be able to get in the slow lane so the other people can drive. That person should read the driver hand book again to relearn some of the rules of the road. Pay attention to your mirrors, they are there for a reason. If you look up and see someone coming up to you fast please get over so they don't have to come to a stop, go around you, or drive behind you for however far you decide to go slow in the "fast lane".
Blinkers
Blinkers are put on the car for a reason. They are there to communicate to the person either in front of you or behind you that you are fixing to turn, or switch lanes. If you don't use these you could cause an accident. It also doesn't piss people off as much. Give ample amount of time after you turn your blinker on before you actually turn. Don't just flick the thing on then instantly turn. Give yourself plenty of notice that you are fixing to turn or switch lanes.
Cutting People Off
Please, Please don't cut people off. Whether you are turning in front of them or switching lanes. I usually don't try to slow down until i absolutely have to. This makes me smile as i can see the face of the people driving and it seems to me that they are thinking "Holy S&*t this guy is fixing to hit me". I love seeing that expression on their faces. If you cut me off switching lanes i usually will ride right upon your a$$ until i feel that you have seen enough of my "MEAN" face staring at you because you did decide to cut me off. This is not a face that you would like to see.
Interstate Driving
If you are getting on the interstate, Please make sure you are doing as close to the speed limit as possible before you merge onto the interstate. If you are doing slower than the speed limit it makes for a hard time to get over if i am behind you trying to get on as well. Most of the people on the interstate are at least doing the speed limit or faster. So if you are doing 45 and trying to get on an interstate that is doing 70, then it is going to be hard or cause some kind of wreck or traffic jam because everyone is trying to slow down to try not to hit you because you decided that the slower speed was good enough. The left 2 lanes are for the people that are doing the speed limit or faster. The far left lane is for the people that like to go faster than everyone else. So if you are one of those people that do the speed limit or or slower please stay out of the far left lane. If you like to drive slower than the speed limit please stay in the far right lane. Personally i think that if you drive slower than the speed limit on the interstate then you don't need to be driving on the interstate. You might not need to be driving at all. The "blinker" rule applies heavily on the interstate. This is a much faster paced road and it causes way more accidents on this road than any other road. Pay attention to the people around you, especially the big trucks. I am very aware of the big trucks because i have driven them before. It takes a whole lot more to stop these big things because they are so much bigger and heavier. Don't cut these things off or get in front of them and decide to stop. I know some of these drivers are not the best on the road but it's a whole different world driving these vehicles than it is a regular vehicle.
Not Paying Attention
If you are driving, Please pay attention to the road and whats going on. Don't be playing on your phone or trying to get something in the passenger floorboard. If you are texting or trying to mess with something else then you are probably swerving or causing an accident. I have been know to do some of this stuff before but i try not to. WOMEN..... Makeup should not be allowed in the car with you. We all know that if it makes it in the car with you, you are going to be putting it on while you drive. This is not ok because women can't drive in general. You should allow more time in the morning before you leave to put this on. I know i am probably going to get a lot of slack because of that comment, but i have been driving for a long time and this is my opinion and observation. I am by no means the best driver in the world but i feel i am a lot better than most of the people i drive around. If you miss or are about to miss your exit or turn, please don't suddenly turn in front of someone to get to it. Just go down to the spot and turn around. This will not cause an accident or piss people off.
Blue Haired
If you are not tall enough to see over the dashboard then you don't need to be behind the wheel. I think that if you are of a certain age that you should have to take a test every year or so to make sure that you are able to respond quick enough in a bad situation. Some of the older people on the road should not be on the road. These people are not aware of the stuff around them as much as some of the other people. They just look and drive in one direction, not paying attention to whats going on around them. As before i have seen this numerous times on the road. These people go way to slow on the roads that are fast paced. This causes accidents and traffic jams.
Parking
Parking spaces are placed the way they are for a reason. Please make sure you get in between the lines as evenly as possible. I understand that this is sometimes hard, But do your best. Don't take up 2 spaces cause you think your car is better than everyone elses. This will cause a lot of anger and sometime damages to the vehicle in question. If you are afraid of someone dinging it then park at the bottom of the parking lot. Most people don't park there because no one likes to walk that far. If you have a big vehicle, Parking in the center of the lines is very important. That makes it a lot easier for everyone else to get in and out of their vehicle. If you have to take an extra 30 second to back up and straighten you vehicle, please do this as it makes everyone a lot happier.
