AAGH! Okay, when you've got a mile-long exit lane, why do you need to wait until the exit ramp has already, well, exited before making your move? I was nearly plowed into an embankment by a careening silver Dodge Ram as I got off the freeway this evening.
I slam on the brakes as he crosses the solid white lines and squeal out of the way. Then, of course, he has the gall to pull up next to me at the light and yell and give some big thumbs up sign or something (well, didn't seem to be the middle finger, at least).
*sigh*…
Certainly resets the thinking process…
Well, anyway, I tried driving home today without the cruise control on (which I normally do). I figured it would help me to react more smoothly when cars come up in front or behind me. Besides, I tend to do a better job of keeping a consistent speed than the cruise does. In addition, driving without the cruise on makes me pay more attention to my car and the environment around me, which is a Good Thing™
I keep tweaking my personal rules for driving to try to make things better for me and for the people around me, but there's only so much I can do.
Posted by mike at July 28, 2003 06:15 PM | Car | TrackBack