Driving...one of my favorite things to do. There are few things I enjoy more then a beautiful day, rolling the windows down, turning the music up loud and going for a drive.
And then there is driving to and from work...that is never really all that enjoyable. Traffic, trying to get to work on time, people who don't know how to drive...such an awful combination, especially in the mornings. I don't know about you but I handle it much better in the afternoon, I am by no means a morning person.
I don't think I ever had road rage until I lived in Oklahoma. I never remember yelling at cars while driving until I lived here. I won't even start on how these people drive in inclement weather, trust me its not pretty. I will start with tail gating. I hate when people ride my tail, its probably the easiest way to irritate me while driving. I am by no means a slow driver so if I am in your way it is not going to be my fault. There are a few places I know cops like to hide in OKC and I will slow down to the speed limit for those places so if that bothers you, you can thank me when I save you from getting a ticket. Oh and you won't find me in the fast lane unless I am passing someone so there really is no reason to tail me. If you do I will probably just drop my speed a little at a time just to prove my point.
Merging....did you learn how to do this in driver's ed? I know my dad taught me how to do this. I remember it being scary as a new driver but come on, after a few years you just have to learn to be defensive and go when you can. It amazes me that some of the most traffic causing areas in this city are where two lanes become three. You get a whole extra lane and you can't merge over? Seriously? Your license should be taken away. Typically there is this wonderful sign in areas where merging is involved.
The YIELD sign! Here let me give you the definition from a driver's ed manual...YIELD: RED AND WHITE TRIANGLE — Slow down and be ready to stop, if needed. Let oncoming vehicles pass before crossing or entering the flow of traffic. A lot of people seem to think Yield means to speed up and cut people off. WRONG! It also shouldn’t be mistaken for stopping and waiting for absolutely no cars to be on the highway at all…ever. WRONG! It simply means to slowly approach and wait for a safe distance between cars to enter the highway. How is this hard? I have had those times were traffic is so heavy I get nervous, I understand but you can’t just stop and sit, that is what causes more traffic. Be logical and follow the rules, take the opportunity when you have it and be aggressive when you need to be. This will make everyone around you much happier!
And lastly...One of my major pet peeves…texting while driving! Yes I do it. I know thats slightly hypocritical, however I can text with my eyes closed. There are times I barely have to look at my phone so its not as bad. I however find that I would be happier while driving if texting and driving were made illegal in the state of Oklahoma! I survive just fine driving in Ohio and never picking up my phone. I can't even count the amount of times I have almost been hit by someone who looks to be over the age of 40 and is looking at their phone. I'm not sure if they are trying to use it for navigation, texting, trying to call someone, or simply using it as a mirror (we all do it!) but they can't seem to do two things at once. I mean these people seriously seem to be looking at their phones and not at the road...at least continue to look back and forth! I usually honk my horn and let them know I see their stupidity. As if everyone else behind them watching them swerve all over the lane can't see it either.
Keep Smiling:)
Alli
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