Driving rant: PLEASE stop this!!

[BCClone]

most people think that regardless of when they get there they should go first

I’ve had some slam on their brakes 2 car lengths short so they technically stop before me (they don’t stop the car just nose dives a bit) and then gun it so it looks like they stopped before me. Had several people behind a semi tailgate them through the intersection so they don’t have to wait for anyone else.

 

[Clonehomer]

The stop sign right of way is like turning into the near lane. Yes, there’s laws controlling it, but no one really follows them. You drive as you want and yield to others to avoid accidents.

 

[demoncore1031]

New Mexico has some of the worst drivers in the country. Last year, my son was hit head on by a guy who decided to run a red light and not even attempt to brake to avoid the accident. My son only had his driver's license for two days when this happened and it took him months before he was wanting to drive again.

 

[MeanDean]

Everyone thinks they are a good driver. And everyone is wrong. We all suck, but as long as we pay attention and generally follow the rules hopefully we arrive safely.

When I get frustrated with the lack of general and spatial awareness of other drivers it usually means I'm being impatient and need to step back.

I have noticed that when riding with a bad driver they will complain more about other drivers that actually are not doing anything wrong. They just see it as bad because they really are poor at understanding normal driving behavior.