The first thing I would do if I won the lottery would be to hire a chaffeur. I would be perfectly happy having him or her drive me about in my Honda Civic - I just do not like driving. It's not that I mind so much the actual operating of the vehicle or having to pay attention to traffic. What bothers me is the appalling manner in which people drive today. It is as if drivers regard the other vehicles on the road as simply moving hunks of metal with no thought to the safety or sanctity of the lives of the human beings in those vehicles.
When did turn signals become optional? I, for example, have never once witnessed the driver of a Lexus using a turn signal. I am sure many others are guilty, but drivers of this particular brand of luxury car seem to feel they are exempt from using turn signals as a matter of privilege.
When did the practice of drafting (i.e. tailgating) move from the world of NASCAR to freeways and city streets? Pass or take a pill. I don't have time to waste at the repair shop because of your impatience.
If I am stopped at a light in front of you, don't beep at me when you think I should go. I'll go when I'm darn good and ready - I may be able to see something that you cannot. And by the way, the absence of a "No Turn on Red" sign at an intersection does not mean that one MUST turn on red.
Ambulances, police cars and fire trucks are equipped with lights and sirens for a reason. If you are not in a vehicle with lights and sirens - guess what? Nowhere that you have to go is more important than anywhere anyone else on the road has to go, and certainly is not more important than your safety and the safety of others around you. If you feel the need for speed, find a racetrack.
'Nuff said.
Stay safe out there,
Cindi
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