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#18977 of 21746 . by fintail

Jul 16, 2012 (1:59 pm)

A couple fun ones today. First was guy in a Tundra, pulling out of Costco, holding one of the foil wrapped sandwich things. He was trying to eat and drive and mind the kids in the truck (of course), and doing a poor job at all three. Surely he's not such a busy pillar of the community that he can't pull over for 5 minutes and eat. Just as bad as phone yappers...
 
Second was a woman in an Acura, wouldn't pull up less than 2 car lengths behind the car in front of her at lights, and was going slow. At a light, I eventually needed room to get into the upcoming right turn lane, so I beeped the fintail's horn, which is loud - she jumped out of her seat. I scared her and good. She must have been in her own dumb little world.
 
Third, old woman in a CRV. Right lane closed for construction, so she was going slow - not a problem as the upcoming light will be red anyway thanks to the efforts of our "engineers" who are so accountable and skilled. But when the lane opens and the construction ends,she continues to go 20-25 - in a 35. I went around, don't know how far back she was when I exited the road.
 
And topped off with a very short woman I won't describe, in an S550, driving with the gas door open. I guess when someone else bought the car, it doesn't matter.

#18978 of 21746 . by fintail

Jul 17, 2012 (4:15 pm)

Saw something dopey today - young woman, RAV4, driving with her left hand in that weird underhand style at the top of the steering wheel. Right hand was holding a huge coffee cup - from the bottom. How could that seem like a good idea? Seems no better than someone holding a phone. I also don't get the underhand steering wheel gripping, which I see many times a day - but then again, I like to do things properly.
 
I've also recently come down with a motorcycle itch, I think next month I am going to take some classes as it has been too long since I have been on 2 wheels. I expect to see some real intelligence on the roads then.

#18979 of 21746 Re: . [fintail] by roadburner

Jul 17, 2012 (9:34 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jul 17, 2012 4:15 pm)
I've also recently come down with a motorcycle itch, I think next month I am going to take some classes as it has been too long since I have been on 2 wheels. I expect to see some real intelligence on the roads then.
 
When I ride, I assume that I am invisible- and if anyone CAN see me, they will try their best to kill me...

#18980 of 21746 Re: . [roadburner] by kirstie_h HOST

Jul 18, 2012 (7:29 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Jul 17, 2012 9:34 pm)
We have the same policy - we assume that if there is an idiotic move to be made, the other vehicle WILL make that move. Having said that, the weather has been so awful we haven't ridden at all this year... plus the fact that there seem to be an increasing number of idiots on the road has put us off lately.

#18981 of 21746 Re: . [roadburner] by fintail

Jul 18, 2012 (7:51 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Jul 17, 2012 9:34 pm)
I am already used to being treated like I am invisible when I am in a car...might be an easy transition. This area can train one in a little defensive driving. A coworker who is kind of egging me on to get a bike is kind of a die-hard yet looks for any excuse not to commute if he has to come in during peak hours.
 
Might be a good excuse to get that go pro camera I have been wanting, too. The dumb things I'll be able to put on youtube.

#18982 of 21746 Re: . [fintail] by isellhondas

Jul 18, 2012 (10:17 am)

Replying to: fintail (Jul 18, 2012 7:51 am)
I got rid of my last motorcycle years ago. I got tired of being nervous all of the time and it got to the point it just wasn't fun anymore.
 
Plus, I knew it was a matter of time. Sooner or later, everybody crashes.

#18983 of 21746 Re: . [isellhondas] by fintail

Jul 18, 2012 (10:40 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Jul 18, 2012 10:17 am)
It's no fun to drive a car around here either - with bad traffic controls and a brain dead contingent on the road.
 
I'd end up being a Sunday/low hours driver, and keep off some of the negligently designed deathtrap roads (like any highway in Snohomish county). Just have an itch for a new toy I guess.

#18984 of 21746 Re: . [fintail] by steve_ HOST

Jul 18, 2012 (11:59 am)

Replying to: fintail (Jul 18, 2012 10:40 am)
brain dead contingent on the road
 
It's the smog. (WSJ)
 
"Recent studies show that breathing street-level fumes for just 30 minutes can intensify electrical activity in brain regions responsible for behavior, personality and decision-making."

#18985 of 21746 Re: drive in middle lane or right lane? drunks at 6AM? [snakeweasel] by elias

Jul 19, 2012 (4:34 am)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Jun 29, 2012 9:30 pm)
indeed the right lane should be avoided when the density of entering/exiting/traffic is too much!
around here there are miles inbetween exits, but nobody moves to the right as required. Especially Priuses - they really are the worst middle-lane-hoggers around here, always going WAY slower than the rest of traffic.
Priuses almost never hog the *left* lane however.

#18986 of 21746 . by fintail

Jul 19, 2012 (6:39 pm)

Today got behind an old guy in a G35 coupe. He'd keep a huge following distance by going 5 under, and would wander all over his lane, often crossing the white fog line. Why do some seem unable to keep it near the middle of the lane? The fog line thing is an epidemic around here, too. Visual or spatial awareness problems. Then he made an unsignalled turn, of course.
 
While on foot I saw a very old man with one of those 4-footed canes start crossing the road. It was obvious he was not going to make it by the time the light changed, so I went out to ask if he wanted assistance, and to keep any idiots from flying around the corner and hitting him. As I am out encouraging him to move along, woman pulls up in a Pilot and honks. Really? I was hoping the old guy would bash her grille in with the cane.

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