Idiot Drivers

[Ranching]

As a truck driver, I see a lot of incredibly stupid maneuvers on the road, on a daily basis.
Sometimes it makes me laugh, sometimes it makes me wonder...but mostly it ticks me off. Not only because they're getting in my way, and being extremely discourteous, but because it makes me angry that I'm the same species of being as these morons.

For instance, I was once driving in the center lane of a 65 mph highway, and passed, not one, but TWO cars in the fast lane, BACKING UP because they apparently missed their exit. There was a shoulder they could have used, if they didn't want to go another half mile to turn around, but they chose to go in reverse, in the middle of the hammer lane, forcing people to suddenly slam on their brakes and swerve around them.

This is just the first in a long list of idiotic drivers I've witnessed, and I'll be adding more, and probably venting on a daily basis, but for now, WHAT IDIOCY HAVE YOU SEEN?

We can replace the word driver with poster and we would have a bunch around here! Lol!!

 

[CouchCoach]

I live in a retirement area. Either the turn signals are always on or never on. Every intersection is an adventure.
Old people are afraid of rolling their vehicles at 5 mph and have to stop to turn. They do not use the turn signal to do so.
Old people do not drive fast because they're not in a hurry to get where they're going. If they'd go faster, they wouldn't forget why they were going there in then first place when they get there.
My neighbors took so long to get to the grocery store that by the time they got there, he didn't recognize her and she tried to have him arrested for kidnapping.

 

[Runwildboys]

I live in a retirement area. Either the turn signals are always on or never on. Every intersection is an adventure.
Old people are afraid of rolling their vehicles at 5 mph and have to stop to turn. They do not use the turn signal to do so.
Old people do not drive fast because they're not in a hurry to get where they're going. If they'd go faster, they wouldn't forget why they were going there in then first place when they get there.
My neighbors took so long to get to the grocery store that by the time they got there, he didn't recognize her and she tried to have him arrested for kidnapping.

You'd think old people would realize how little time they have left, and move accordingly.

When I was a teenager, our neighbor was one of those people you go around the block the long way, just to get ahead of. My brother used to say he wasn't the guy you'd send for ice cream.

 

[Montanalo]

Uggh, don't get me started. I am a big time road rager, and in 99.9% of all cases its the other persons fault.
Cant stand people that don't........
Use their signals.
Pull in front of you and do 15mph under the speed limit.
Do other things while driving, talk/text on cell phone, putting on makeup etc.
A couple of times ive literally wanted to yank someone out of their vehicles and put my boot across their necks.

Some years ago, I purchased a matchbox sized audible alarm for my car's dash. I can toogle between a photon torpedo, phaser or atomic bomb blast. ... Really helps those road rage moments to "blast" some idiot on the road.

 

[Bigdog]

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 teenagers started to drive in the last few months and I told them that if I ever catch them or their friends use their cell phone while they are driving I wil chew them out (friends too) and then I will tell their parents that I did. I rather have their friends, friend's parents, and them be upset with me than have to go to one or both of their funeral because they were using the phone. My daughters take their phones and put in the back seat so they can't use it.

 

[Tabascocat]

I have been toying with an invention over the years. I want some kind of digital signage that we can speak a message into it where other drivers can see.

Examples such as:
Get out of the way dork!
You are an idiot!
Your blinker is on loser!
Etc etc

Also, my wife shot down another idea years ago. I had the thought of putting business advertisements on our personal cars to make some money on the side, kind of like Nascar. Well, I heard a radio ad the other day doing just that. I never went through because I thought it would be a liscencing nightmare

 

[DallasEast]

If there was a one question-and-answer test requiring all current drivers to either specify the passing lane or surrender their license, I believe the test would easily reduce the number of licensed drivers by 10%-15%. Yes. I am perfectly serious. I have been driving for nearly four decades and I have come to the conclusion that some <expletive> do not know what the passing lane is EVEN WITH highly visible signage along the highway. Young. Old. Male and female drivers. Does not matter. I think there are drivers who are blissfully unaware of the purpose and location of a passing lane.

I stare at these drivers as I pass by them in the slow lane and they often stare back with the 'Why the heck are you staring at me' look. Some of these drivers are clueless in the literal sense. It is a good thing I am not a police officer because I would be stopping these people and writing them tickets all day long instead of taking care of more relevant duties.

 

[rynochop]

Years ago I used to be bad about texting and driving, until one time I looked up and a car was stopped in front of me..there was no braking that would have stopped me. I just swerved into the right lane just hoping there was no one there, barely missed the stopped car. I might send a one word text waiting on a red light these days

 

[Reverend Conehead]

I get frustrated by drivers who drive in a blizzard like it's 80 degrees and sunny. They figure they've got a 4x4 and are totally safe, but they're not. When the roads are slick everyone needs to take it slow and careful or you'll get in a wreck. The 4 wheel drive trucks can get unstuck easier, but on the road, they have reduced traction due to ice just like anyone else.

 

[Runwildboys]

I have been toying with an invention over the years. I want some kind of digital signage that we can speak a message into it where other drivers can see.

Examples such as:
Get out of the way dork!
You are an idiot!
Your blinker is on loser!
Etc etc

Also, my wife shot down another idea years ago. I had the thought of putting business advertisements on our personal cars to make some money on the side, kind of like Nascar. Well, I heard a radio ad the other day doing just that. I never went through because I thought it would be a liscencing nightmare

I had the same idea with the messages. A sign on the back of the car that would scroll whatever you typed or said.
I also want to be able to launch suction cups onto the back of vehicles, with a banner that labels the driver accordingly. Just something simple, like "idiot", "dumb***", or "road hog".

 

[Runwildboys]

I get frustrated by drivers who drive in a blizzard like it's 80 degrees and sunny. They figure they've got a 4x4 and are totally safe, but they're not. When the roads are slick everyone needs to take it slow and careful or you'll get in a wreck. The 4 wheel drive trucks can get unstuck easier, but on the road, they have reduced traction due to ice just like anyone else.

4x4's are excellent in the snow, and can drive much faster than other vehicles....as long as they don't need to stop.

 

[Vtwin]

In addition to the already mentioned, what really drops my clutch are the drivers who don't clear the snow off the top of their rigs leaving it to blow into the path of the drivers behind them.

A couple years ago a guy was killed around here when a sheet of ice came off the car in front of him smashing his windshield and sending him off the road into a utility pole.

 

[YosemiteSam]

In addition to the already mentioned, what really drops my clutch are the drivers who don't clear the snow off the top of their rigs leaving it to blow into the path of the drivers behind them.

A couple years ago a guy was killed around here when a sheet of ice came off the car in front of him smashing his windshield and sending him off the road into a utility pole.

The police can ticket drivers that do this, but I never see it happen.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

4x4's are excellent in the snow, and can drive much faster than other vehicles....as long as they don't need to stop.

Yup, I've seen numerous 4x4 wrecks in the snow because the driver thought he could stop on a dime.

 

[big dog cowboy]

My teenagers started to drive in the last few months and I told them that if I ever catch them or their friends use their cell phone while they are driving I wil chew them out (friends too) and then I will tell their parents that I did. I rather have their friends, friend's parents, and them be upset with me than have to go to one or both of their funeral because they were using the phone. My daughters take their phones and put in the back seat so they can't use it.

Great job!

 

[Denim Chicken]

As a truck driver, I see a lot of incredibly stupid maneuvers on the road, on a daily basis.
Sometimes it makes me laugh, sometimes it makes me wonder...but mostly it ticks me off. Not only because they're getting in my way, and being extremely discourteous, but because it makes me angry that I'm the same species of being as these morons.

For instance, I was once driving in the center lane of a 65 mph highway, and passed, not one, but TWO cars in the fast lane, BACKING UP because they apparently missed their exit. There was a shoulder they could have used, if they didn't want to go another half mile to turn around, but they chose to go in reverse, in the middle of the hammer lane, forcing people to suddenly slam on their brakes and swerve around them.

This is just the first in a long list of idiotic drivers I've witnessed, and I'll be adding more, and probably venting on a daily basis, but for now, WHAT IDIOCY HAVE YOU SEEN?

What kind of loads do you take? I work on the container side and you guys are in high demand right now. We're facing shortages all over the country--especially for long haul. You should see your revenue increasing significantly over the next few years.

 

[Runwildboys]

What kind of loads do you take? I work on the container side and you guys are in high demand right now. We're facing shortages all over the country--especially for long haul. You should see your revenue increasing significantly over the next few years.

I deliver lumber in a straight truck...no overnight.

 

[HeavyBarrel]

If there was a one question-and-answer test requiring all current drivers to either specify the passing lane or surrender their license, I believe the test would easily reduce the number of licensed drivers by 10%-15%. Yes. I am perfectly serious. I have been driving for nearly four decades and I have come to the conclusion that some <expletive> do not know what the passing lane is EVEN WITH highly visible signage along the highway. Young. Old. Male and female drivers. Does not matter. I think there are drivers who are blissfully unaware of the purpose and location of a passing lane.

I stare at these drivers as I pass by them in the slow lane and they often stare back with the 'Why the heck are you staring at me' look. Some of these drivers are clueless in the literal sense. It is a good thing I am not a police officer because I would be stopping these people and writing them tickets all day long instead of taking care of more relevant duties.

No doubt you're correct but I swear, plenty of those drivers know the rule (and law in most places) but settle in that left lane and don't really care to give an inch....It's a loser's mindset, you have no real power in the universe but now, you're in control.....

 

[lukin2006]

Back in early December I was crossing as a pedestrian at a controlled crossing (I had the right away) and some lady drove into me, I was knocked out for 5 minutes, now I’m having knee trouble (both knees) and shoulder and neck problems...the idiot driver was only charged with failing to make a safe turn ... I thought if you ran over a pedestrian that would be careless driving...it shouldn’t surprise, Canadian cops are overpaid, lazy jerks...

The saving grace is knowing her insurance will at least double for the next 10 years...and in Ontario, Canada insurance rates are brutal to begin with...

 

[Runwildboys]

Back in early December I was crossing as a pedestrian at a controlled crossing (I had the right away) and some lady drove into me, I was knocked out for 5 minutes, now I’m having knee trouble (both knees) and shoulder and neck problems...the idiot driver was only charged with failing to make a safe turn ... I thought if you ran over a pedestrian that would be careless driving...it shouldn’t surprise, Canadian cops are overpaid, lazy jerks...

The saving grace is knowing her insurance will at least double for the next 10 years...and in Ontario, Canada insurance rates are brutal to begin with...

Oh man, that sucks! Here, she would've gotten much more than a ticket for "failing to make a safe turn". (Assuming she wasn't a cop's wife) Also, you'd have lawyers suing her, and might even walk away glad she did it.