Dear Idiot Drivers:

**stealthee** · 12-12-2011, 05:48 PM

I would like to point out some things that may help you in the future.

1. Headlights are not just so you can see. They are so other drivers can see you. USE THEM!

2. Stop signs are NOT optional.

3. Your turn signal stalk is that stick on the left side of your steering wheel. Up makes the right turn signal come on. Down makes the left turn signal come on. This instrument is to be used to alert other drivers that you intend on turning. USE THEM!

4. On the note of turning, if you intend on making a left hand turn in 1/2 a mile you do not have to start slowing down when you are still that 2640 feet from your turn. You can wait til you are about 300 feet to slow down.

5. When the speed limit is 45mph, it does not mean to drive 25mph. If you cannot maintain the proper speed, then get off the road and let those who can get around you.

6. If you can't fit a phone book between your front bumper and my rear bumper, you are probably too close

7. Last, but certainly not least, if you don't know how to drive GET THE FUCK OFF THE ROAD.

If you think of anything I have forgotten we can add it to the list.

**marshallh** · 12-12-2011, 06:02 PM

Preaching to the choir man. I see this all the time where I live (smaller town). I could complain more but it's really not as bad as a big city where you have 24/7 roadrage. If I start feeling pissed off I take it out 5mins north to some country highways.

**AgentOblivious** · 12-12-2011, 07:14 PM

I've got a couple to add...

1) If you're worried about the snow reducing your traction to the road enough to drive slowly, then you should have to brake further from the stop sign/red light. If that isn't necessary, don't become an almost immobile obstacle sitting in the middle of the street, then wait till the last minute to try to stop.

2) High beams are not for use in traffic.

3) The left lane is not for the leisurely sunday drive.

**DocWalt** · 12-12-2011, 07:16 PM

AO you hit the fucking nail on the head with #3. I've given up and I just use the right lane to pass people. I followed some nimrod the other day in the left lane fo a mile before I started flashing my highbeams and honking the horn. They never moved over even with enough space.

8. Your brakes and throttle are progressive, use them that way. If you can't decelerate and accelerate smoothly, learn how so I don't have to worry if you're going to blow that stop sign.

9. Turning on red still requires stopping before initiating the turn.

**TT4ME** · 12-12-2011, 07:31 PM

About that LEFT LANE issue...

I recently found out that some people cannot drive without a solid line near them. Hence some of the slow fucks constantly in the left lane. I have a coworker that had an ex-wife like that. Drove him crazy (among other things.)

**VR-4 0wnz j00** · 12-12-2011, 08:12 PM

I got one. In rush hour traffic, dont constantly gun it and slam the brakes. It would be easier and smoother if everyone maintained an equal slow speed. It annoys the piss out of me and it hell on my clutch to constantly stop and go.

**VR4Rob** · 12-12-2011, 08:16 PM

If you waited until 25 feet before a right turn to get into the dedicated turn lane (which I am already in), the size of your vehicle does not determine whether or not you deserve to merge in front/on top of me. I occasionally drive a big ass SUV too and part of the responsibility of me operating it safely is planning my traffic maneuvers in advance!

**bluzvr4** · 12-12-2011, 08:21 PM

you should check to see if someone is in the lane your merging into BEFORE you do it

**green-lantern** · 12-12-2011, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by stealthee

I would like to point out some things that may help you in the future.

1. Headlights are not just so you can see. They are so other drivers can see you. USE THEM!

2. Stop signs are NOT optional.

3. Your turn signal stalk is that stick on the left side of your steering wheel. Up makes the right turn signal come on. Down makes the left turn signal come on. This instrument is to be used to alert other drivers that you intend on turning. USE THEM!

4. On the note of turning, if you intend on making a left hand turn in 1/2 a mile you do not have to start slowing down when you are still that 2640 feet from your turn. You can wait til you are about 300 feet to slow down.

5. When the speed limit is 45mph, it does not mean to drive 25mph. If you cannot maintain the proper speed, then get off the road and let those who can get around you.

6. If you can't fit a phone book between your front bumper and my rear bumper, you are probably too close

7. Last, but certainly not least, if you don't know how to drive GET THE FUCK OFF THE ROAD.

If you think of anything I have forgotten we can add it to the list.

Damn bro, you forgot the main one. THE LEFT LANE IS FOR FASTER TRAFFIC! IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS THEN RETURN TO YOUR HOME AND BEAT YOURSELF IN THE HEAD WITH A HAMMER.