Driver ignorance or malace?
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From: hollywood, FL
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
ORIGINAL: Jezcruzen
If I leave enough space for safety between me and the car in front , some dickweed will always squeeze into it.
If I leave enough space for safety between me and the car in front , some dickweed will always squeeze into it.
yeah right enough time for some aggressive a$$ to tailgate the guy in front and have you slam your brakestrying not to hit said a$$. [:@] sad part is, at least in s.fla, if you don't drive somewhat competitive you are toast! [:'(]
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RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
ORIGINAL: Sanford
I was talking to a young driver not so long ago who actualy believed that the yield signs on the on ramps to the interstates were there for the the cars on the interstate to let them know to be aware that cars are coming into traffic. Cripes!!! What an idiot. I told them they should go down to the licensing department and get a handbook and read it.
I was talking to a young driver not so long ago who actualy believed that the yield signs on the on ramps to the interstates were there for the the cars on the interstate to let them know to be aware that cars are coming into traffic. Cripes!!! What an idiot. I told them they should go down to the licensing department and get a handbook and read it.
But you'll see the people know they need to turn off the interstate and stay in the left/center lane then cut across leveral lanes to make the exit.
Tourer
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From: Washinton State
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
Best explaination I heard a long time ago is ride like you are invisible. Assume everyone will pull out in front of you or into you and that will limit the suprises.
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Scott
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From: South Okanagan, BC
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
Did a charity run this last weekend, & sure as fate, there were vehicles trying tomanoeuver around the blockers at the intersections..
'Here's your sign..."
'Here's your sign..."
Tourer
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From: Weston, Florida
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
In South Florida we have the Palmetto Expressway, or what we call the 'Cuban 500'. Not a place to be on a Bike, ever! Nearly got nailed on Saturday coming back from the Poker Run in Key West on US 1. Car decided he wanted to come into my lane as I am at his window. It is not ignorance, it is the 'Don't give a sh*t about anyone but themselves' attitude.
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From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
A nice shiny chrome plated .45ACP in a belt holster dissuades some from taking your lane. Of course it also brings on other problems.
I ride to/from work through a couple small burgs. Last Friday I had to work over an hour and seemed to catch all the East Texas idiot football moms & pops. Two of 'em in the same town just pulled out in front of me. Then in the next town I had two more come out on me. That's when I pulled over and checked my headlight. Yep, it was on, and on bright. Just leaves the only possible conclusion - high school football oughtta be banned!
I ride to/from work through a couple small burgs. Last Friday I had to work over an hour and seemed to catch all the East Texas idiot football moms & pops. Two of 'em in the same town just pulled out in front of me. Then in the next town I had two more come out on me. That's when I pulled over and checked my headlight. Yep, it was on, and on bright. Just leaves the only possible conclusion - high school football oughtta be banned!
Banned
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From: Elizabethtown, Pa
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
This thread brings back fond memories of my 72 chevy pickup. You didn't worry about nothing when you drove that tank! Go ahead and hit me. You'll get the worst of it!
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From: columbia station, oh
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
ORIGINAL: shoptroll
This thread brings back fond memories of my 72 chevy pickup. You didn't worry about nothing when you drove that tank! Go ahead and hit me. You'll get the worst of it!
This thread brings back fond memories of my 72 chevy pickup. You didn't worry about nothing when you drove that tank! Go ahead and hit me. You'll get the worst of it!
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: eastern NC
RE: Driver ignorance or malace?
I drive a big truck for the state hauling tractors on a trailer that is 12 foot wide, so its a wide load which means I have to have signs on front an read reading wide load, flags on all four corners and amber lights flashing on top of the truck.
Cars continually pull out in front of me, even though im running the speed limit.
Or they will slam on brakes in front for no reason or fly like hell to pass only to jam on brakes 2 seconds later to turn off.
I really dont know why I ride a bike after all the crap I see on the highways!
Cars continually pull out in front of me, even though im running the speed limit.
Or they will slam on brakes in front for no reason or fly like hell to pass only to jam on brakes 2 seconds later to turn off.
I really dont know why I ride a bike after all the crap I see on the highways!