Should people who drive the Interstate without using cruise control be summarily executed?
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I don’t really care if they’re using cruise control or not. My two issues are people in the fast lane that aren’t going ~10mph over the limit, and in heavy traffic situations when people leave 5 car lengths between them and the next car and allow everyone to swoop in front of them as I’m sitting behind them getting further backed up.
At bare minimum, they should be hung right next to those green interstate signs . .
I don't use cruise control - sending my last meal request along shortly.
I like driving fast (Ricky Bobby voice). I also don't like giving myself an easier option to do one of 8,000 other things I like doing while driving which cruise control lends itself to.
I like driving fast (Ricky Bobby voice). I also don't like giving myself an easier option to do one of 8,000 other things I like doing while driving which cruise control lends itself to.
So you were the guy in the Porsche yesterday who spent 2 hours getting in front of me and slowing down to the point where I would have to pass? I appreciate it because it is always fun driving a doolie and pulling an 18' trailer and having to change lanes and speed up and slow down. I particularly enjoyed it when I would go to pass you again and you would speed up at that point in the right lane.
Yes, that person deserves to be drawn and quartered. But not someone just not using cruise control.
No...I'm the guy doing 90 that you're 20 miles behind (but definitely not in a douchey Porsche).
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Oh those stereotypes, love em.
I thought that was you in the pickup with your dog and cousin in the flatbed waving confederate flags when I passed.
No need to get upset. If I lived in Jersey, I'd want to get out of there as fast as I could too.
I despise people that use a turn signal as an explanation instead of a warning.
I despise people who block a T section which keeps other drivers from turning left.
I despise people who hold up traffic by trying to turn across 2 or more lanes of traffic.
I despise people who have to back in to every f'n parking space. Even worse when they are trying to hold the phone on their shoulder. TELL THE PERSON YOU ARE TALKING TO HOLD THE F ON FOR A SECOND!
I despise people who block a T section which keeps other drivers from turning left.
I despise people who hold up traffic by trying to turn across 2 or more lanes of traffic.
I despise people who have to back in to every f'n parking space. Even worse when they are trying to hold the phone on their shoulder. TELL THE PERSON YOU ARE TALKING TO HOLD THE F ON FOR A SECOND!
I avoid this problem by just not using blinkers at all.
Yes, both of these people should be shot
I use my car's bluetooth so no issue there.
I never understood backing into a parking space to begin with. It's a lot easier to back out of one than it is to back into one. The only exception I can think of is event parking where everyone is leaving at the same time.
Another one that gets me is when people miss their turn and then stop traffic by trying to move over to the turning lane at the very last second. Keep going, asshole, and then turn around. You screwed up, no need to punish everyone else by risking an accident because you missed your damn turn.
The reason for backing into a a parking space is Safety . . more accidents happen backing out of a parked space than moving forward. It is true that it is easier to pull into a parked space, but, backing out into traffic is far more dangerous . .
https://www.vox.com/2016/8/1/11926596/safer-back-into-parking-spaces
Not really. When you back out, you have cars on both sides of you blocking your view. It's easier to see when you back in and when pulling out (insert sex joke here).
I back in whenever possible because it is easier to back in straight with a truck than it is to pull in forward. Also easier to get out without sideswiping the car next to you.
I was in an Uber where we missed the exit (despite me repeatedly telling the dude we were approaching the exit) and overshot it by about 50 yards. Dude proceeds to get into the breakdown lane, throw it in reverse, and back up the 50 yards to get onto the off-ramp.
Needless to say I got that Uber comped.
Dude, everyone needs a car length for every 10 mph of traveling speed. Rear-end much?
Continuing my point. I just shoot the tires out of those that choose to ‘swoop’ in.
I reckon it makes sense. I guess it just pisses me off when a person holds me up to back in to one. Cause normally, it's an idiot that can't back in straight to save their life. It's a regular comedy routine to watch some drivers attempt it.
I have a lady where I work that CANNOT complete it in one attempt. Back around Christmas, she bought a new car. It is a 4 door Buick of some kind...really sweet looking car. However, she had a 2 door Toyota from early 2000's for many years. The first time I saw her trying, I didn't know she had bought the car...I usually get to work early but sit in parking lot, listening to the radio. I noticed the car because it was so brand new, the dealer info sheet was still on the window ( why people leave it on there makes no damn sense to me...unless they want the attention of having the new car. Like...ooohhhh, look at me...I have a new car...friggin moron. But I digress).
So, I'm sittin there, watching this person pull forward and stop. I see the brake light then backup light come on. I'll give someone the benefit of doubt the first time, so I just watch. She backs up about 6 feet, not turning wheel, then slams on brakes so hard then car rocks back and forth. Of course, I start shaking my head saying...here we go. She puts on her turn signal and continues back, now starting to turn. She backs directly on top of white line about half way to the curb and stops and I am now laughing and trying to get my phone out. She ends up pulling forward and backs up a few times and finally gets in parking space but definitely not straight. I'm laughing pretty hard and can't get phone opened in time.
This went on for a few days until she finally got to the point she just pulled in the space. Every time I saw her around school, I smiled and thought...geez, you're an idiot.
Had this happen to me the other day on the interstate. I pretty consistently drive with my cruise set 4 -5 mph over the speed limit. I was in the right lane and came up on an entrance ramp where a pickup truck was merging. He hit the bottom of the ramp right beside of me going the same speed while I was being passed by car on my left side. Therefore, I couldn't move over to let him in, so he had to slow down to merge in behind me. He then speeds up, passes me and as he goes by the guy in the passenger seat gives me the finger. Was I supposed to slam on brakes to let him merge in front of me?
I hate the pos that zooms by on the right, cuts in front, then slams on brakes to turn left. I keep urine bombs on hand to chuck at them.
Also the butt flickers. Anytime someone throws one out in front of me i blow the horn and flip em off. Why do those fukkers get a free pass on littering?
Also the butt flickers. Anytime someone throws one out in front of me i blow the horn and flip em off. Why do those fukkers get a free pass on littering?
Hate these assholes with a passion.
Side note, I rode in a new Tesla the other day with auto-pilot on for a few miles. That is a game changer for sure. Thinking about pulling the trigger on one.
Also, the ludicrous speed is ridiculous. Makes a roller coaster seem tame
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