Inconsiderate Drivers (share your stories, etc.)

Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 05, 2009 2:20 pm)

A friend of mine got a ticket for driving in the middle turn lane here a couple of years ago. He was under the impression it was for merging, no matter how far you had to go to get a break in traffic.

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• ruking1 (Jul 05, 2009 2:44 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 05, 2009 2:23 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 05, 2009 2:23 pm)

I see that happening around here all the time, especially in areas where our beloved public sector fails to implement effective traffic controls, so cars from side streets have to make a left turn a two-step process.
 
In the sticks where I spent my weekend, people also like to use street parking areas as turn lanes (luckily when no cars are parked there)...they will get into the parking lane about 1/3 block before their turn, and complete it as normal

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Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 05, 2009 2:20 pm)

"...You may only drive for 200 feet..."
 
Thank you for confirming that I have not lost my mind...yet.

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 05, 2009 2:23 pm)

"...He was under the impression it was for merging..."
 
I see that a lot too. People trying to merge and driving along side of you in the median.

Replying to: fintail (Jul 05, 2009 3:19 pm)

"...people also like to use street parking areas as turn lanes..."
 
To make a right on red without stopping right? I see that often around here where they use the shoulder to pass a dozen or more cars on the right and then blast around the corner without stopping.
 
I see more and more examples of people using "lazy" driving habits.

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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jul 06, 2009 2:35 am)

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Replying to: fintail (Jul 06, 2009 9:19 am)

With a cup of steeming hot coffee between their legs, all men will turn slowly to protect Big Jim and the twins from being scalded.

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Replying to: euphonium (Jul 06, 2009 11:24 am)

A good reason to use... cupholders !!!

Replying to: euphonium (Jul 06, 2009 11:24 am)

I think these drivers are simply scared of the g-forces created by making a turn at 10mph or more
 
All the better reason to not drink anything while driving at all. Drinks are banned from my cars.

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