We've been doing a ton of driving around lately. We drove the three hours up and back from Door County for Memorial Day. Also, we woke up this morning to make a quick trip over to Madison for an appointment, then drove the hour and a half back again for the both of us to get to work. Dropped him off, then spent the next 3 and a half hours this afternoon driving around downtown Milwaukee dropping off coupons and menu's at some hotels for their guests. If anyone doesnt know me and my driving, yes- i have a bit of a problem with road rage. but honestly.. dont drive like an idiot and i will not be mad at you. deal?
1. Use your turn signal. even when parking. even if you're "slowing down" to turn and therefore everyone should just naturally assume you're turning (not a mind reader..) even if you're in a turn lane. it is probably THE most simplest thing ever installed for use in your vehicle. (on that same note, do not fully click a turn signal when switching lanes or getting on an on ramp/vice-versa.. if you aren't making a full turn, your little blinkey sign will stay on and everyone will be hesitant to actually figure out what you're doing. besides.. doesnt the clicking noise bother you!?)
2. Use cruise control on the highway. i really don't feel like playing leap frog with you for another 30 miles. nor do i enjoy constantly catching up to you only to have to take mine off. pick a speed.
3. When on a two-plus lane road/highway and you come up to a lane closure for construction or any other possible reason.. that is not an open invite for you to gun it and cut someone off right before you get to the end.. causing EVERYONE behind to slam on their brakes in a ripple effect. and if you're really that aloof thinking to yourself "ooh, look. an empty lane. i wonder why no one else is driving in it?" there's a reason, you should figure that out before cutting someone else off.
4. When driving on the highway.. the left lane is for passing only. if you arent passing.. you oughtta be in the right. also, if i have someone tailing me in the left, and i am not going to be passing any car for 10 seconds, i will move and let that person pass. it is not up to me to make someone else go my speed, even if i am speeding. point is- they want to go faster. move over. notice that sign... you know.. the one posted every ten feet... slower traffic keep right? it's that simple. and when i do get over to let you pass me since you are tailing me so badly.. do that. don't sit next to me at my same speed just blocking me there. pass me.
5. When in a traffic jam.. sit in one lane unless you need to get off the highway. you honestly aren't going to get anywhere.
6. Get off your cell phone. chances are in the past 10 seconds, you've already broken one, if not all of these rules.
7. This one just really peeves me off. Mom's. Dad's. Whomever. if you have a child seat.. or ANY children in the car.. i expect you to handle yourself better on the road. not only are your kids already at risk by being on a fast paced crazy driver filled highway, you don't need to multiply that risk by a thousand because you are one of them.
8. After you park your car, dont wing your car door out into traffic. it's a no brainer.. you'd think. how about this idea- check your rearview mirrors to see when there will be a break in traffic, then get out of your car at that time.
9. Just because there is a sign that says "yield to pedestrians in crosswalk" does not mean that you should blindly cross the street. because one, i may not see you pop out from behind that parked car on the side of the street. two, i am a moving car. and the third and most important fact, you will most likely not win that battle. didnt your parents ever teach you to "look both ways before crossing" well, guess what.. that still applies.. even with your pedestrian crosswalk sign or walk signal. just be safe- duh.
10. you really dont need to constantly tap your brake. all you're doing is annoying me, and wearing out your brakes. let off the gas and your car naturally slows down. i mean, yeah- use it when you need to. but all i'm saying is when you're braking 55 times per minute in front of me, i've maybe done 5. think about it.
those are just some of the rules that came to mind. of course- follow all other traffic laws.. and i will never be "raged" on the "road" ever again. promise. =)
2 comments:
Katie will vehemently swear at you if you don't follow these rules.
Hahaha LMAO. Hilarious post today. The part about winging your door into traffic, I totally agree with. I open my like 1/2 an inch peek out and if the coast is clear, I make a mad dash. You would think other people would be worried about their car door, not to mention getting run over.
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