Highway Arms Race - Page 2 - GreenHybrid

texashchman · #11 (**permalink**) 02-13-2006, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bwilson4web

Like I said, it is a way to identify drivers with low IQ. Just assume the 'tank' drivers are deaf, dumb and blind and you'll be OK. Assume we are as invisible as motorcyle and a bicyclists and you'll be OK. Anything else puts you, your passengers and property at risk.

Bob Wilson

Sorry but Idiots no no size of vehicles. I've had to hard break because a idiot in a Honda is about to miss his exit. He just goes from the far left hand lane all across the freeway and people are having to break for him and then he exits.. Like he's the only soul on the road! kevin

Delta Flyer · #12 (**permalink**) 02-13-2006, 06:14 AM

In regards to signal lights, the Dallas area is notorious for people that see turn signals, then keep them from making their turn. So a lot of people just turn without signaling...

IMAhybrid · #13 (**permalink**) 02-13-2006, 04:58 PM

If someone wanted to get in my lane I'd (well I probably wouldn't have to slow down because I don't drive fast to begin with) try to give them room to get over, but I'd be more inclined to let a SUV over, just because I've driven SUVs on the rare ocasion and you can't see out of them for crap, I wouldn't want them hitting me.

Pravus Prime · #14 (**permalink**) 02-14-2006, 01:38 PM

Kind of a counter-arguement, in the FEH, in the last month, I've been cut off 4 times. Twice by compact cars! I don't honk, but with one of the recent ones, I should've. I was going 50 MPH, and a van pulled out in front of me making a turnaround, I had to slow to 30 MPH to avoid hitting him immediately.

That said, I have noticed that since I enjoy my drive at a more leisurely pace, that there do seem to be some people who try to intimidate others with their larger vehicles, especially pick up trucks. I particularly enjoy it on some roads, since I know the speed I travel at, I hit all the lights green, that they speed and stop, and I catch up to them at every light.

Delta Flyer · #15 (**permalink**) 02-14-2006, 01:46 PM

A jerk is a jerk is a jerk - doesn't matter what they drive. Sometimes it's a compact. Occasionally bikers weave and go way over the speed limit - sometimes I'd like to sneak a ramp in front of them.