Year: 2019
School Bus? STOP!
I just watched a rather disturbing report on the “Today Show” about a driver in Minnesota who completely ignored the red flashing lights and extended stop arm protruding from the side of a school bus and nearly ran over a child crossing the road to board. Idiot. And, near murderer. Oh, and the…
Ridiculous Roundabouts
It would appear VERY FEW PEOPLE in America know how to properly navigate a traffic circle, or roundabout. via GIPHY If I have to sit behind another person who either won’t go or just inches out like they’re dipping their toe in a freezing cold pool, I’m gonna scream! via GIPHY Lots of different…
Highway as Daytona International Speedway
You may wonder why I haven’t written about this rather obvious topic before now. Well, let’s just say, I fancy myself an “efficient” driver. And by efficient, I mean I drive with focus, and without hesitation. Ok, I speed. But I do have my limits. (You see what I did there?!) via GIPHY I have…
The Hazards of Hazard Lights
How drivers use their hazard lights doesn’t drive me quite as crazy as a lot of other things on the roads. But I am perplexed when I see people driving normally – seemingly – with their hazard lights on. Doesn’t that sort of defeat the purpose for which they are intended? via GIPHY Robert Thomson…
Mind the Ginormous Gap
I like to think of myself as an “efficient” driver. I maneuver around other cars on the road – safely, of course – to keep moving toward my destination. Often times, I find myself in the left, AKA fast, lane. And there is little else that drives me quite as crazy – ok, who am I kidding? – than…
Traffic Light Hang-Backers
Have you ever sat at a red traffic light behind someone who is too far back from the stop line? And, the light stays red and stays red and stays red….? via GIPHY According to Instructables.com, “At most traffic lights and turn signals, you will notice a loop of wire buried in the pavement of the…
Bicycles: You Have the SAME Rights, Responsibilities as Cars
Many – and when I say many, I mean many – years ago, I was driving my dad to work (because I wanted to be able to use his Honda Accord to drive to school, of course) when, as I passed through a green light, I was screamed at by a college student on her bike who wanted to turn left in front of me.…
Headlights - The High Beam Kind
I think we can all agree, being blinded by someone who has their “brights” on is beyond annoying. Aside from spots seared onto my retinas, it’s dangerous. You seriously can be temporarily blinded by them. Kinda like this: I always wonder, did they turn their brights on by accident? Do they not…
Headlights – The Low Beam Kind
Lights help you see, and other drivers see you. Basic, right? The driver’s manual says, “when driving, you must turn your headlights on anytime there is not enough light to clearly see at least 1,000 feet ahead of your vehicle.” I don’t know about you, but I have no idea how far 1,000 feet is. Key…
Don’t Block the &*$^#@ Box
I’m not sure how I’ve survived this long without writing a post about “blocking the box.” This blog is, after all, about venting on what dummy drivers do. I get so furious when this happens. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here is what it means to “block the box”: When a driver enters an…