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2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
It would have made the Mercedes driver a little richer. I would say both were inconsiderate, the Hummer should have just waited for the intersection to clear like s/he is supposed to. What would have been interesting is if the truck would have stopped.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Anyway, as I had just started moving, it was easy for me to pull over to the shoulder and let him pass. I guess in this case I was the inconsiderate one.
Maybe, maybe not. I know when I am looking to make a pass I not only look for oncoming traffic but anyone that might be pulling out into the oncoming lane.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Obviously, always have to look both ways.
What is your state's rules for passing at or near an intersection? My state's rules state that passing on a 2-lane road is not allowed within 100 ft of an intersection. 100 feet is not much distance, especially on a 55 mph road. Would like to see that to be maybe 300-600 feet. From time-to-time I see inconsiderates passing "at" the intersection of some 2-lane roads.
As for passing and intersections, there are often little unmarked side roads and driveways that cannot be seen until you are right on top of them. You have to hope that anyone pulling out is aware enough to check both directions first.
james
He must subscribe to the philosophy that "once my butt's in front of you, I own the road".
james
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
So that means that if you're on the side road, you have to look both ways before pulling out into the main road (a good idea regardless).
Similarly, someone passing on the main road has to keep a lookout for anyone approaching on the side road.
perhaps you:
a). are experiencing a rapid decline in driver skill in your area.
b). are looking for or are a magnet for poor skill amongst other drivers in your vacinity.
c). are experiencing a decline in your own proficiency.
:P
It's the area. I live in a very goofy part of a strangely passive/aggressive region.
You're saying the SUV completed the pass before the lines went to double solid yellow for intersection?
I see a driver at an intersection or driveway. I have the right of way, so I don't slow down. I make eye contact with the other driver. He stares at me for a second. And then he goes! The worst time, I locked up my brakes and nearly hit the white Astrovan that did it. This morning it was a contractor's heavy-duty pickup. It's always something slow, pulling out when I'm too close even if they were in a fast car.
Not to mention bicycles - I don't know how they are around the country, but tend to think they are at their absolute worst in and around Minneapolis. Not that bad in the suburbs, but where it seems to be their only mean of transportation they are absolutely inconsiderate, since they don't have a driver's perspective. They claim every right as a traffic participant, but fail to obey any of the laws. Running a Stop sign is the norm, a red light is honored with a slight look. And when someone runs against a vehicle and suffers, u never hear the end of it. One I vividly remember is a couple sneaking between our CR-V and the curb, yes, on the right side, while my wife was waiting at a Stop sign to make a right turn. Almost turned them into a hood ornament. One would expect cars, pedestrians, but not a couple of bicycles dashing from under your right side view mirror.
What's your take on inconsiderate bicyclists?
If some hag in a Tucson would have pulled than on me, I would have just popped around and returned the favor. Oops, my brakes are better, don't roll that runt! Wouldn't want you to end up in a neck brace!
There is one spot near me where a bike path crosses a road about 100 feet before the road has a stop light. There is no traffic controls for the road but there is a "stop" sign and "cross traffic does not stop" signs for the bike path (I know I have biked that path many times), yet bike rider fly across without stopping expecting cars to stop. Can't tell you how many near misses I have had. And then they have the nerve to yell at you.
One time (I may of related it here) I came to a 4 way stop to make a left turn. I came to a complete stop and proceeded to turn when an approaching bike ran the stop sign. Of course he had the nerve to yell at me for almost hitting him because he ran a stop sign.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I'd be more bummed out to have my car damaged.
:surprise:
Maybe you were stuck, but horn honking is not fixing the situation. The first brake check should tell you - back off.
I'll bet you wouldn't yell at a 3000lb growling bear. Why antagonize someone with the right-of-way in a 3000lb vehicle? Your attitude would have been different if the vehicle said Police on it.
I am doing everything I can to decrease use of gasoline...coasting, not using breaks unless I must, excellerating slowly, putting up with angry drivers who pass me,
checking tire pressure, gearing down to slow down when I'm coasting...driving smoothly
so why am I getting less than 35MPGs??
First, tell us what kind of car you have, the year, engine size (4 cylinder, 6 cylinder?), is it an automatic or manual transmission, etc. ???? :confuse:
35MPG's might be all that you can get.
Mark
A good place to go is a forum that deals with your particular car.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The noise of the freight drowned out the Amtracks horn and four people were killed instantly. Very inconsiderate of the RR to not have flashing lights and cross arms at every crossing whether public or private, but as the law doesn't require them - look out. Just because one train passes, doesn't mean another isn't upon you. Look and Listen!
in order to be seen by a big-rig, you have to see their mirrors right? well, it's good for you to drop back to a good following distance anyway (2 sec rule minimal).
but, it's also situational awareness. if you are behind a big-rig or a monsterous SUV, chances are you have very bad situational awareness of what is happening up ahead in your lane.
once upon a time, you could see through an SUVs windows.
with the proliferation of higher decks, tinted windows, pop-down entertainment systems, the best place to be is not in the same lane.
To many times I have seen trains in the crossing before the gate went down and the lights went on.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
wrong, just because you cannot see their mirrors doesn't mean they cannot see your car, all it means is that they cannot see the part of the car you are in. They still may see the back of your car or the right side of your car.
But it is a good rule to follow.
the best place to be is not in the same lane.
Or be much further behind.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Maybe you were stuck, but horn honking is not fixing the situation. The first brake check should tell you - back off.
I'll bet you wouldn't yell at a 3000lb growling bear. Why antagonize someone with the right-of-way in a 3000lb vehicle? Your attitude would have been different if the vehicle said Police on it.
Hey look, I was braking as fast as I deemed reasonable and prudent for the conditions then existing. Don't try to blame it on me, I WAS slowing down and backing off until she brake-checked me the second time and which I had to brake even more. She was clearly and completely in the wrong by cutting me off and then brake checking me. She violated multiple AZ laws and I used my horn EXACTLY for what it was designed, to warn other drivers of impending danger. No, it wasn't "I think" she tapped the brakes, her brake lights lit up and the vehicle rocked from the brake application. TWICE. No, I wouldn't do that to a bear, but I EXPECT that a driver has more reasoning than a bear. If not, they need their license yanked.
Yes my attitude would be different if it said Police. Why? Not because I was doing anything wrong, but because I wouldn't want to do anything that could be PERCEIVED as being wrong. But then, if an officer had cut me off like that he wouldn't dawdle along and brake check me. Police know better than this idiot.
- Travelling less than reasonable and prudent speed.
- Not signalling before turning, twice.
- Driving with reckless disregard for other people and property.
She should have her license taken away, by all rights.
Road rage...symptom vs disease...
The simp who cut him off might get shot by some other drivers - she should consider herself lucky that she lived through her poor driving. She might not be so lucky if she keeps it up. What a crying shame that would be.
The cop comparison is mind-numbing.
As far as increasing distance or making a point to pass, etc., sure, but please, if passing... GO! Nothing more annoying than driving a load and having someone pass only to slow down and become an obstacle that needs to be passed. I note this mostly on multi-lane roads. I remember once as a teen having the same van pass our rig about 6 times within an hour on I-84 simply because the driver did not want to be behind us, but could not manage to stay ahead! :sick: Haha.... it was mind boggling.
It's because you are an inconsiderate driver!
:P
It would not be so bad but the highway department won't trim back the vegetation.
Now, I know coming down the hill I can see vehicles at the stop sign long before I can see the occupants who are sitting 5 feet or so back from the bumper. So, I slow down, knowing that, and make sure I have a place to go if they just stomp it.
Most don't slow down for me, so when I go to make the turn I get to make a right turn, across an extra exit-only lane, into the stream of traffic and try to accelerate to 40mph in about 100 feet, 30 feet of it turning to line up in the lane, in order not to be inconsiderate of the inconsiderate speeders. Do the math - that's about a half G. Needless to say, stomping it is fun when it's fun and not fun otherwise.
Many's the time someone in the far lane comes over to the curb lane (not the exit only) after they can see I'm waiting to turn.
So maybe my sympathy lies with someone who has been cut off one too many times.
I'd have sympathy with the OP if he hadn't tried to make things better by laying on the horn. It was not a warning, it was to express his anger with someone he felt was already behaving poorly and probably to aggravate them as well.
Don't do anything to other drivers you won't do to Police and the world will be a more considerate place.
And nobody "felt" (could one be more condescending?) the other driver was behaving poorly...they were indeed behaving poorly. Cut me off, and I'll honk at you too. You have no right to force me to slow, wait for me to pass.
If the "Police" would focus on more than issues that generate revenue, the world would be a more considerate place...
It's elected officials who set the agenda for the police. Vote for the world you want.
"Vote for the world you want. "
If it only worked so easily...what a pipe dream. When you have one worthless crony appointed by another who is appointed by another who 10 simps down the line is elected, nothing changes. 'Hah' right back at ya.
Don't pull out in front of people and self-righteously act like they should slow down to let you proceed (and that you have the right or the means to force them to do so), and everything will be fine. Until then, prepare to get honked at, brake checked, shot at, rear ended...