Anyone who spends a bit of time with me knows that I have extreme cases of road rage on a daily basis. I believe that if people drive like idiots, they should be treated as such. However, I do admit that a few people may see me in that very light. With that being said, I have decided to compile a list of bad driving habits that drive me up the wall in the hopes that maybe, just possibly, people will refrain from repeating the acts that have been mentioned here and remember them if ever they encounter me on the road so that they will not be sworn at...
Driving through the amber light even when you know you're too late
This is one of my pet peeves. I understand that some people are impatient and the person in front of them may not have responded quickly enough but if you know that you cannot make it through the robot before the other cars start moving then just don't go. It's simple! Why hold other people up just because you weren't fast enough or are just too impatient!
Stopping in the middle of the road when the amber light is still on
This one ties in with the previous point. Although I hate it when people take too long to go through the traffic light, I also hate it when they stop in the middle of the road and people have to drive around them even though they could have gone earlier. I just don't understand it, that's all!
Jumping the queue
This happens almost every morning when the traffic is heavy. It is usually done by taxis but also by drivers who think they are more important than other motorists. Just stay in the bloody line like the rest of us! When drivers try to jump in front of me I make sure there is no space for them to gap in simply because I don't know who they think they are but that's not flying by me!
Lane straddling
People who can't decide where they want to be just grates my nipples. These types of people rarely realise that they are endangering others and are just plain irritating me! Get into your lane for goodness sake! And stay there.
Taking long to respond to a traffic light
Some people do not pay attention to the traffic light and hold up the long queue of cars behind them while they get through the light and the rest of the cars don't. You know when the light is going to turn green so why don't you get ready for it then?
Lane hogging
This one is mainly for the slow drivers. It's not called the fast lane for nothing! Please do not go at 60 km/hour in it. And if you see someone coming up fast behind you, for Pete's sake, just bloody move! Either that or be tail gated the whole way. The second option usually leads to both of us being annoyed so don't do it.
Not using indicators
Port Elizabeth drivers are extremely guilty of this one! If we are at a traffic circle and you don't indicate, please don't give me a dirty look when we are both caught up in the circle! You're the one who did not indicate! The indicators are not there to make your car look nice okay, USE THEM!
Overtaking just to go slow
I implore all of you who are reading this, do not overtake someone and then go slow! There is very little in life as irritating as this! I have had it done to me before and I made sure I got in front of the person by any means necessary. Let us both be safe. And by that I mean you should stay behind me and go as slow as you want to.
Accelerating when being overtaken
This really brings out my rage! Luckily I don't keep rocks in my car because if I did, these people would be in trouble! I hate it when someone is going at 60 km/hour and when I overtake them, they accelerate only to go slow again when I get back behind them. Let's all be responsible and try to keep our selfish tendencies at home.
Driving while on the phone
Most people cannot multi-task so I do not understand why people try and do it when they are driving. This causes accidents so why tempt fate? And ladies, this one is especially for you... You may be able to multi-task everywhere else but trust me, from what I have observed, you cannot multi-task while driving so please let it go. The person can just call back later.
The three worst drivers according to their cars:
3) Ford drivers (Bantam drivers especially)
2) VW drivers (I'm pointing at the Golf drivers here)
1) BMW drivers (the worst drivers in the world!)
So now you know. Hopefully this message will get through to those of you who are guilty of these bad habits. Happy driving!
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