I live on Long Island. The other drivers are the enemy. You never share information with the enemy.
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Things that annoy you
- Thread starter fingerguy
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I have a hard time with bad drivers in general. My area has more than its fair share. I've driven all over the country. Eastern NC has so many old people who have no business on the road, and college kids who have no business on the road.
Not using turn signals is the least of my worries around here. But they do bother me.
That said, if you're driving the posted speed or a little over around here, I have to give you a pass. The sheer number of people here who are too old and scared to drive the posted speed is shocking. Toss that in with kids driving like their hair is on fire and it's an interesting mix.
Not using turn signals is the least of my worries around here. But they do bother me.
That said, if you're driving the posted speed or a little over around here, I have to give you a pass. The sheer number of people here who are too old and scared to drive the posted speed is shocking. Toss that in with kids driving like their hair is on fire and it's an interesting mix.
Yes, this bothers me enormously, and unfortunately many drivers don’t use their turn signals here in Philly. I don’t think I’ve seen it this bad anywhere else, and I don’t know why it’s such a problem.
We also have a huge problem with folks running red lights, but at least there’s an explanation—a long delay between the red coming on and the green coming on in the other direction, so people know they can “make it.” It’s still dangerous, especially for pedestrians, and I’m surprised we don’t have more accidents from this.
We also have a huge problem with folks running red lights, but at least there’s an explanation—a long delay between the red coming on and the green coming on in the other direction, so people know they can “make it.” It’s still dangerous, especially for pedestrians, and I’m surprised we don’t have more accidents from this.
Yep. Same here. Double that when I’m on a motorcycle. But lack of signalling is the tip of the iceberg. Even on a short drive around the neighborhood I generally see all kinds of crap. Not sure if it’s more common these days or if I’m paying more attention to it.
Same here in Phoenix. Almost as if turn signals on cars were an option that few people splurged for.
What drives me nuts are the nincompoops who turn on their signal AFTER they're already making the lane change or a turn. When teaching my kids to drive I stressed the importance of signalling PRIOR to changing lanes or making a turn.
What drives me nuts are the nincompoops who turn on their signal AFTER they're already making the lane change or a turn. When teaching my kids to drive I stressed the importance of signalling PRIOR to changing lanes or making a turn.
Geez. For me, these issues just mean a car accident. For you, on a motorcycle, it's life and death. Keep your eyes out, brother, and don't let a crazy driver ruin your day. I can see that a turn signal is the least of your worries!
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We were taught signal use back in driver's ed. One of the basic requirements for proper and safe driving. A cop CAN pull us over for failure to signal. Just do it! Safety first!
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No one signals. Everyone is texting. I assume any car on the road could plow into me at any moment. Constant vigilance.
There are times when drivers make me wish I had a focused Electromagnetic Pulse generator in my car. Wipe out their car electronics on the spot. Wheelwell fold out rocket launchers are a bit too obvious, so not an option anymore LOL.
I stopped riding motorcycles because of the advent of smart phones, so yeah turn signals trigger me.
Love the people that just swoop across multiple lanes at once without so much as a signal. Bonus points if they hit the brakes right in front of you after such a maneuver.
I'm in California, where the slow lane is the new fast lane and speed limits are just a suggestion.
Turn signals are mainly used for cutting across four lanes to make it to your exit.
After a few million miles behind the wheel not much surprises me anymore.
Except courteous drivers... they're always a surprise.
Turn signals are mainly used for cutting across four lanes to make it to your exit.
After a few million miles behind the wheel not much surprises me anymore.
Except courteous drivers... they're always a surprise.
Ditto on the courteous drivers. I'm old school...I always thank someone (with a wave of my hand) if they let me in, etc.
Don't see that too much anymore. Usually because most drivers have a phone in their free hand.
As long as the subject is driving, and I may have posted this before, but...
People...if you're getting into the left-turn lane, PLEASE GET YOUR VEHICLE ALL THE WAY INTO THE LANE!!! If part of your vehicle is sticking out into the neighboring lane, the drivers in that lane can't pass you if they have a green light and you have a red.
Also...please don't take 10 seconds or more to change lanes. Once you start a simple lane change, just get it done. I'm not saying you should recklessly veer into the next lane; just don't take an inordinate amount of time.
People...if you're getting into the left-turn lane, PLEASE GET YOUR VEHICLE ALL THE WAY INTO THE LANE!!! If part of your vehicle is sticking out into the neighboring lane, the drivers in that lane can't pass you if they have a green light and you have a red.
Also...please don't take 10 seconds or more to change lanes. Once you start a simple lane change, just get it done. I'm not saying you should recklessly veer into the next lane; just don't take an inordinate amount of time.
I used to be a people person, but people had to go and ruin that for me
Putting two doors (double doors) on a building and then locking one of them. When I'm king of the world I'll make it illegal.
Also, those who do get all the way into the turn lane only to go back into your lane in order to make the turn. You do not need to go right to make a left turn.
