Idiot Drivers

[Nightman]

If something isn't done about people using their cell phone while driving in the next few years, the death toll will start to go up significantly. The number of stupid drivers who do is only going to increase. In 5 years, all the kids between 12-16 will be getting their drivers license. They ALL live on their phone all day now. It's going to be a nightmare.

My friend was selling a cell blocker that blocks all input while the car is in motion.....

 

[Melonfeud]

If you really want some perspective into just how fast&bad your 'routine' day behind the wheel can turn to $**t FAST,,, Google some of those websites like orgish or even liveleak( I guess) showing vehicular fatalities as they happen worldwide,,, those dudes on motorcycle/ scooters running to fast and getting squished by the back duals of big rigs should be enough to make a person want to stay off the road altogether ( I'd just watched one of those 15-20 minute compilations a couple weeks back for the first time & really regret doing so)
I had some 'kid' on a motorcycle drafting me one time during the early spring when it would be cold in the morning & warm in the afternoon, well,he had a set of carhart coveralls & his crash helmet wadded up between his legs and right up so close I couldn't see him behind me in a big tri-axle 16 wheeler asphalt truck,,,I'd signaled to make a right turn off a two lane highway and felt an ever so slight 'bump' and looked in the drivers door mirror & this kid had the front tire almost wedged in between my back and middle dual drive wheels,,, well the look of certain death on that kids face was beyond jolting to me & I'd locked the brakes in a 2' skid and them let off as I was navigating a right hand turn,,and when I'd regained focus in the mirror ALL I SAW WAS THAT CRASH HELMET & Body sized set of carhart coveralls go flying off in separate directions,, OMG! I'd done thought I'd decapitated & killed that kid when I first saw that crap go flying,,,,,,that two foot long quick brake stab stopped the certain death awaiting him and flipped him and the bike( it was like a pos Honda 450) completely clear,,,,WHEW! thank god almighty, Man!

When the cops got there I asked that kid why he didn't heed my engaged turn signal and he said he couldn't see it as he was to close & the gritty sand particles flying off my truck were in his eyes and he couldn't see,,,
(I was running about 65mph b-4 making my turn,too)

*EDIT* I was making a LEFT hand turn,my dyslexia Progress's the longer I drink anymore.

 

[Melonfeud]

When i was in a rent-a-car shuttle bus coming out of LAX back in Dec, some guy driving ahead of us got stuck at a light that worked on a censor or something, he didn't move for 10 minutes because he didn't want to break any rules or laws. In NYC if that same thing happened people would start beeping and freaking out after two minutes, nobody in LA beeped or anything, after the 5 minute mark i was so tempted to get out of the shuttle bus and go to the guys window and tell him to go through the light.

He must of been ahead of where the censor could read his car and so the light never changed.

I know, I've a hairball buddy up in long island ( if he ain't croaked yet)

 

[YosemiteSam]

In NYC, it's more about the cabbies and buses...and pedestrians. You know, the people who think they always have the right of way.

Stupid black car livery drives in and around NYC are the worst. They drive 50mph on the left lane on a six lane highway while the middle and right lane cars blow right past them.

Also, speaking of NYC (Manhattan anyhow) idiot bicycle delivery drivers will just pull right out in front of you and expect you to avoid them.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Was a medic in the Army years ago.
Was an Ambulance driver (the hummer ambulances).
Stationed in Korea

Fun times were had on some roads that were about the width of one lane but used as two lanes in some areas and some of the drivers there would pass you going up hill and around a turn with no thought at all for anyone's safety.

Also in the middle of Seoul with 4-5 lanes going one way and at least 60-65% of the traffic busses or trucks that were so close to you that I had to pull my mirrors in town. One time at a stop light I told my buddy to look how close the bus was next to me...I stuck my Elbow out the window and could touch the side of the bus. Talk about being a nervous wreck when we had to drive up to Seoul.

Was driving the Cutv (military version of the old chevy blazer) with an LT and a Captain. The Lt had signed for the Vehicle and he was my supervisor. A crazy guy passed us like I described on the one lane road resulting in us almost going off the road to avoid getting hit. I was mad and the Captain said....Hit him Smith. I said with vigor ...YES SIR! and started hitting the gas until the LT said...SMITH NO...I signed for this vehicle and I am not going to pay for it. Captain said...Sorry Smith...your LT is a Wuss lol.

 

[Runwildboys]

Was a medic in the Army years ago.
Was an Ambulance driver (the hummer ambulances).
Stationed in Korea

Fun times were had on some roads that were about the width of one lane but used as two lanes in some areas and some of the drivers there would pass you going up hill and around a turn with no thought at all for anyone's safety.

Also in the middle of Seoul with 4-5 lanes going one way and at least 60-65% of the traffic busses or trucks that were so close to you that I had to pull my mirrors in town. One time at a stop light I told my buddy to look how close the bus was next to me...I stuck my Elbow out the window and could touch the side of the bus. Talk about being a nervous wreck when we had to drive up to Seoul.

Was driving the Cutv (military version of the old chevy blazer) with an LT and a Captain. The Lt had signed for the Vehicle and he was my supervisor. A crazy guy passed us like I described on the one lane road resulting in us almost going off the road to avoid getting hit. I was mad and the Captain said....Hit him Smith. I said with vigor ...YES SIR! and started hitting the gas until the LT said...SMITH NO...I signed for this vehicle and I am not going to pay for it. Captain said...Sorry Smith...your LT is a Wuss lol.

Awesome story!! Man, that Lt. would have to be pretty damned quick to say no before it was too late!!

 

[Runwildboys]

Live in a small town. No one it knows how to operate a 4-way stop. Always going out of turn, or better yet when it is their turn they will start waving at you to go ahead essentially taking even more time because I'm never looking at the hand movements of a driver. Idiots.

Or they don't realize there's a glare on their windshield. It's nice to be courteous, but use common sense. Don't come to a screeching halt to let someone onto the road when you've got people right behind you.

 

[Melonfeud]

Was a medic in the Army years ago.
Was an Ambulance driver (the hummer ambulances).
Stationed in Korea

Fun times were had on some roads that were about the width of one lane but used as two lanes in some areas and some of the drivers there would pass you going up hill and around a turn with no thought at all for anyone's safety.

Also in the middle of Seoul with 4-5 lanes going one way and at least 60-65% of the traffic busses or trucks that were so close to you that I had to pull my mirrors in town. One time at a stop light I told my buddy to look how close the bus was next to me...I stuck my Elbow out the window and could touch the side of the bus. Talk about being a nervous wreck when we had to drive up to Seoul.

Was driving the Cutv (military version of the old chevy blazer) with an LT and a Captain. The Lt had signed for the Vehicle and he was my supervisor. A crazy guy passed us like I described on the one lane road resulting in us almost going off the road to avoid getting hit. I was mad and the Captain said....Hit him Smith. I said with vigor ...YES SIR! and started hitting the gas until the LT said...SMITH NO...I signed for this vehicle and I am not going to pay for it. Captain said...Sorry Smith...your LT is a Wuss lol.

BWAHHAAAAAAaaaaaaa


ROTFLMAO

(don't blink or you might miss something when yer' rolling hard & fast with brass like that,huh?)

I remember up in 29 palms we were holding smokers only it was hand to hand take downs & I'd called my platoon Lt. Out &stuck his **** in the dirt in 3 seconds flat,everybody started whooping it up & cheering, then I'd caught sight of the death dagger glares cast by the Company Capt. directed at me & I quickly got up and let him do a judo arm/ shoulder throw on me to let it be called a draw(and avoid the green weenie award of mess duty for a month)

 

[Runwildboys]

One of the things that really kills me is people who let their pets roam around in the front seat. A poodle is not a suitable substitute for airbags! I actually saw a guy driving on the highway with a cockatoo on his arm. That bird may not be able to fly, but it can sure as Hell spread its wings in front of your face.

 

[Runwildboys]

If you really want some perspective into just how fast&bad your 'routine' day behind the wheel can turn to $**t FAST,,, Google some of those websites like orgish or even liveleak( I guess) showing vehicular fatalities as they happen worldwide,,, those dudes on motorcycle/ scooters running to fast and getting squished by the back duals of big rigs should be enough to make a person want to stay off the road altogether ( I'd just watched one of those 15-20 minute compilations a couple weeks back for the first time & really regret doing so)
I had some 'kid' on a motorcycle drafting me one time during the early spring when it would be cold in the morning & warm in the afternoon, well,he had a set of carhart coveralls & his crash helmet wadded up between his legs and right up so close I couldn't see him behind me in a big tri-axle 16 wheeler asphalt truck,,,I'd signaled to make a right turn off a two lane highway and felt an ever so slight 'bump' and looked in the drivers door mirror & this kid had the front tire almost wedged in between my back and middle dual drive wheels,,, well the look of certain death on that kids face was beyond jolting to me & I'd locked the brakes in a 2' skid and them let off as I was navigating a right hand turn,,and when I'd regained focus in the mirror ALL I SAW WAS THAT CRASH HELMET & Body sized set of carhart coveralls go flying off in separate directions,, OMG! I'd done thought I'd decapitated & killed that kid when I first saw that crap go flying,,,,,,that two foot long quick brake stab stopped the certain death awaiting him and flipped him and the bike( it was like a pos Honda 450) completely clear,,,,WHEW! thank god almighty, Man!

When the cops got there I asked that kid why he didn't heed my engaged turn signal and he said he couldn't see it as he was to close & the gritty sand particles flying off my truck were in his eyes and he couldn't see,,,
(I was running about 65mph b-4 making my turn,too)

*EDIT* I was making a LEFT hand turn,my dyslexia Progress's the longer I drink anymore.

Yeah. "Check twice. Motorcycles are everywhere"........How about, "Ride your bike as if you could die on it."

 

[Melonfeud]

Yeah. "Check twice. Motorcycles are everywhere"........How about, "Ride your bike as if you could die on it."

COPY THAT BROTHER!
I ride mine like that & when it's super hot outside the road surface kinda' "melts" into a slicker surface than one would anticipate, ya,that's definitely threw the pucker factor up a notch a couple of times in me,also

 

[Quickdraw]

If something isn't done about people using their cell phone while driving in the next few years, the death toll will start to go up significantly. The number of stupid drivers who do is only going to increase. In 5 years, all the kids between 12-16 will be getting their drivers license. They ALL live on their phone all day now. It's going to be a nightmare.

I understand what you're saying. I work in the IT department in a school district. I would guesstimate that 95% of the girls carry their phones in their hands between classes. Many are on it, but if they're not, it's in their freakin hand. They're even carrying a backpack but the phone, well it's gotta be in their hand at all times.

 

[Aikmaniac]

We get all of your worst drivers here in FL! lol

 

[Quickdraw]

I often wonder why someone in a vehicle is brave enough to cut you off, then give you the finger, but when they're in line at a store, they wouldn't dare step in front of you, let alone flip you off.

I know it's because they feel invincible when behind the wheel of their vehicle, and the fact that you can't slap them silly like you could if they did that in line at the store. But it still amazes me how arrogant they are behind that wheel but no balls in person.

 

[Tabascocat]

The thing that boils my blood the most is tailgaters, especially at night. I don't drive slow either but if someone wants to ride 5ft behind me going 80mph.........he will get a brake-check. I do give them time to back off or go around but my patience has limits

Texting is 2nd on my list. I can handle someone on the phone but TWD is becoming a major problem.

 

[BigStar]

When people making a left on a one way don't move up enough/if at all to allow other drivers to pass. Such a clueless/jerk thing to do. I haul in the city but try play it cool on the hwys...look for the gaps in the trees

 

[Runwildboys]

We get all of your worst drivers here in FL! lol

Eventually.

 

[Runwildboys]

The thing that boils my blood the most is tailgaters, especially at night. I don't drive slow either but if someone wants to ride 5ft behind me going 80mph.........he will get a brake-check. I do give them time to back off or go around but my patience has limits

Texting is 2nd on my list. I can handle someone on the phone but TWD is becoming a major problem.

I don't do the brake check anymore. I just figured out that when someone's riding my *** at that rate of speed, it's dangerous....so they must want me to slow down 10 or 15 mph.

 

[Tabascocat]

I don't do the brake check anymore. I just figured out that when someone's riding my *** at that rate of speed, it's dangerous....so they must want me to slow down 10 or 15 mph.

Yup, depends on what I am driving/road conditions for which path to take. I do like slowing to a crawl

 

[Cowpolk]

We get all of your worst drivers here in FL! lol

You left a bunch of them in Houston driving there sucks