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Chocoholic · 05-25-2005, 03:27 PM

Why are certain people allowed to drive a car?!

I'm so sick of the impatient jerks who drive aggressively, won't let you pull in or out of a driveway or parking lot, tailgate, run red lights, throw trash out the window, and go far over the speed limit and all the other stuff that those self-centered people do. They act like they're V.I.P.'S who's time is far more important than anyone else's. Then there are those people who talk on the phone and do other things that distract them from driving. What really disgusts me is when the cops are out on the road and they don't do a darn thing about these drivers.

What exactly are we paying these people for, huh? Go after some of these egotistical jerks for once!

I really just needed to vent.

Kazza · 05-25-2005, 03:53 PM

I know exactly what you mean

Maybe we live in the same town? Everyone here has a cellphone and they all have to yakk away while driving

People don't have other times to talk?? What is it so important that you can't pay attention to the road ahead of you when everyone's life it's at stake?
Why some people drive at 25mph in a 45 mph zone when it's not a funeral?
People that turn their blinkers right when they are going to turn or are too distracted when the light changes and just sit there. All that aggravates my ulcers!!

Fleet · 05-25-2005, 04:38 PM

My two biggest complaints:
1. The boneheads who drive mile after mile without using turn signals. I think there should be a law- a driver who does that (not using turn signals when they make many turns) should have there car impounded for one week. Pass that law, and you'll see everyone suddenly using signals!

2. Those who take forever to pull away when the light turns green. I can actually get across an intersection faster on my bicycle than many drivers in their cars. But I do realize that most of today's tiny engines don't have much low-end torque. My Cadillacs' 525 ft/lbs of torque make those cars jump right ahead from a dead stop.

Kay Scarpetta · 05-25-2005, 06:33 PM

And to think, I can legally drive a car this Sunday, at 5:03 PM.

Better watch out for the white Buick Park Ave...

Penny Lane · 05-25-2005, 07:24 PM

I have noticed around here a lot lately that more and more "morons" are crossing the center line (mostly while on the phone).It's a jungle out there!

Penny Lane · 05-25-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kay Scarpetta

And to think, I can legally drive a car this Sunday, at 5:03 PM.

Better watch out for the white Buick Park Ave...

Be careful Karly!

Penny Lane · 05-25-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

My two biggest complaints:
1. The boneheads who drive mile after mile without using turn signals. I think there should be a law- a driver who does that (not using turn signals when they make many turns) should have there car impounded for one week. Pass that law, and you'll see everyone suddenly using signal

That's fine Fleet but there have to be cops out there to catch them. I have observed here in Michigan traveling north on I-75 on weekends, where there are aways construction zones, and there are signs reading "Hit a worker and get a 7500.00 fine." I swear that I have never seen 1 single cop in these construction zones where we always go at the posted speed but everyone else is passing us by!

Fleet · 05-25-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

That's fine Fleet but there have to be cops out there to catch them. I have observed here in Michigan traveling north on I-75 on weekends, where there are aways construction zones, and there are signs reading "Hit a worker and get a 7500.00 fine." I swear that I have never seen 1 single cop in these construction zones where we always go at the posted speed but everyone else is passing us by!

Well, they can watch for violaters while looking out the windows at donut shops!

Max Whittaker · 05-25-2005, 09:16 PM

Cops don't do anything. In fact, there have been many occasions when I've seen Police vehicles run red lights, turn without signaling, and they're are more often than not speeding faster than anybody else.

I guess when you're the law, you get to make your own rules!

Fleet · 05-25-2005, 11:06 PM

Yeah, that's true. I've seen the same thing. You would think the cops would set a good example.

swedeace · 05-25-2005, 11:08 PM

I know the feeling… I can go on and on over venting about lousy drivers.

And to think – I’ve heard from so many people living in and from another state that New Mexico is the worst state with worst drivers! I see it ALL the time! Out of town people have joked asking, “Are blinker lights optional in this state?” It’s so true! Can’t people just FOLLOW the rules! Argh!!

PZelda · 05-25-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swedeace

I know the feeling… I can go on and on over venting about lousy drivers.

And to think – I’ve heard from so many people living in and from another state that New Mexico is the worst state with worst drivers! I see it ALL the time! Out of town people have joked asking, “Are blinker lights optional in this state?” It’s so true! Can’t people just FOLLOW the rules! Argh!!

I know one thing for sure...North Dakota has the worst seat belt usage in the nation. At least, that was the case a few years ago. I don't know if it's still like that now. No wonder so many young kids die in car accidents up here!

I knew...let me see, 3 kids that died in car accidents in less than 1.5 years.

swedeace · 05-25-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PZelda

I know one thing for sure...North Dakota has the worst seat belt usage in the nation. At least, that was the case a few years ago. I don't know if it's still like that now. No wonder so many young kids die in car accidents up here!

I knew...let me see, 3 kids that died in car accidents in less than 1.5 years.

Oh, my gosh! That's terrible!

moeee · 05-25-2005, 11:39 PM

Personally, i think the drivers test is too easy.

When i took my drivers test, the instructor made me go around the block, come back and do some parallel parking around the facillity. thats it!
Thats one of the reasons you have some moronic drivers!!!
Cell phone drivers are the worst.

swedeace · 05-25-2005, 11:50 PM

You make a point about the driver test being too easy, Moeee.

I am all for having people taking a long driving and written test everytime someone renews their license. They should do that instead of just paying money, taking a picture, and getting an eye exam. Puh!

05-25-2005, 03:27 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Moronic Drivers (venting post) Why are certain people allowed to drive a car?! I'm so sick of the impatient jerks who drive aggressively, won't let you pull in or out of a driveway or parking lot, tailgate, run red lights, throw trash out the window, and go far over the speed limit and all the other stuff that those self-centered people do. They act like they're V.I.P.'S who's time is far more important than anyone else's. Then there are those people who talk on the phone and do other things that distract them from driving. What really disgusts me is when the cops are out on the road and they don't do a darn thing about these drivers. What exactly are we paying these people for, huh? Go after some of these egotistical jerks for once! I really just needed to vent.

05-25-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	My two biggest complaints: 1. The boneheads who drive mile after mile without using turn signals. I think there should be a law- a driver who does that (not using turn signals when they make many turns) should have there car impounded for one week. Pass that law, and you'll see everyone suddenly using signals! 2. Those who take forever to pull away when the light turns green. I can actually get across an intersection faster on my bicycle than many drivers in their cars. But I do realize that most of today's tiny engines don't have much low-end torque. My Cadillacs' 525 ft/lbs of torque make those cars jump right ahead from a dead stop.
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05-25-2005, 06:33 PM	#4
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05-25-2005, 07:24 PM	#5
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,261	I have noticed around here a lot lately that more and more "morons" are crossing the center line (mostly while on the phone).It's a jungle out there!
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05-25-2005, 03:53 PM	#2
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	I know exactly what you mean Maybe we live in the same town? Everyone here has a cellphone and they all have to yakk away while driving People don't have other times to talk?? What is it so important that you can't pay attention to the road ahead of you when everyone's life it's at stake? Why some people drive at 25mph in a 45 mph zone when it's not a funeral? People that turn their blinkers right when they are going to turn or are too distracted when the light changes and just sit there. All that aggravates my ulcers!!

05-25-2005, 09:16 PM	#9
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Cops don't do anything. In fact, there have been many occasions when I've seen Police vehicles run red lights, turn without signaling, and they're are more often than not speeding faster than anybody else. I guess when you're the law, you get to make your own rules!

05-25-2005, 11:06 PM	#10
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Yeah, that's true. I've seen the same thing. You would think the cops would set a good example.

05-25-2005, 11:08 PM	#11
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	I know the feeling… I can go on and on over venting about lousy drivers. And to think – I’ve heard from so many people living in and from another state that New Mexico is the worst state with worst drivers! I see it ALL the time! Out of town people have joked asking, “Are blinker lights optional in this state?” It’s so true! Can’t people just FOLLOW the rules! Argh!!

05-25-2005, 11:39 PM	#14
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Personally, i think the drivers test is too easy. When i took my drivers test, the instructor made me go around the block, come back and do some parallel parking around the facillity. thats it! Thats one of the reasons you have some moronic drivers!!! Cell phone drivers are the worst.

05-25-2005, 11:50 PM	#15
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	You make a point about the driver test being too easy, Moeee. I am all for having people taking a long driving and written test everytime someone renews their license. They should do that instead of just paying money, taking a picture, and getting an eye exam. Puh!