Guess having the Student Driver sign doesn't make a difference

[Anonymous]

OP, recognize that some people are struggling with severe mental illness, as this thread proves. Unfortunately when you are out in the world you have to deal with them, and that's something your kid had to sadly learn early. But all you can do is pity them.

Also, was this in VA? That's where I've noticed the least amount of letting people merge

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on home many people refuse to say thank you for letting them merge, pull in front of me, etc...I 100% REFUSE to let anyone pull in or merge in front of me now.

How would I say thank you to you, while we're both driving?

Just guessing, genius, that it would be by the commonly recognized raising of the hand if you feel comfortable with that.

That's all I'm looking for - even a half ass-ed raising of the hand as a thank you. Then again, I'm not looking to let anyone in anymore, once again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, recognize that some people are struggling with severe mental illness, as this thread proves. Unfortunately when you are out in the world you have to deal with them, and that's something your kid had to sadly learn early. But all you can do is pity them.

Also, was this in VA? That's where I've noticed the least amount of letting people merge

Thank you. Yes, this can be a scary place sometimes! I think I will close my laptop for a while and let these people continue to stew until the thread dies out

It happened in Maryland. Tuckerman Lane driving west, after crossing Old Georgetown Road.

[Anonymous]

Maryland. LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, recognize that some people are struggling with severe mental illness, as this thread proves. Unfortunately when you are out in the world you have to deal with them, and that's something your kid had to sadly learn early. But all you can do is pity them.

Also, was this in VA? That's where I've noticed the least amount of letting people merge

Thank you. Yes, this can be a scary place sometimes! I think I will close my laptop for a while and let these people continue to stew until the thread dies out

It happened in Maryland. Tuckerman Lane driving west, after crossing Old Georgetown Road.

We also had an influx of admitted trolls from Fairfax Underground yesterday and it seems to be still going to a certain extent today. Luckily Jeff has taken care of some of them but they are a a bats**t crazy bunch that always comes back. The best thing to do is remind yourself these are professional trolls and IGNORE. They have done this in other threads.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on home many people refuse to say thank you for letting them merge, pull in front of me, etc...I 100% REFUSE to let anyone pull in or merge in front of me now.

How would I say thank you to you, while we're both driving?

Just guessing, genius, that it would be by the commonly recognized raising of the hand if you feel comfortable with that.

That's all I'm looking for - even a half ass-ed raising of the hand as a thank you. Then again, I'm not looking to let anyone in anymore, once again.

And I'll get in anyway and when you try to block me- you ain't getting a thank you. You might get a finger though

[Anonymous]

Your child isn't ready for the roads you are taking them on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If a merging car appears timid at all, I don't want them in front of me. Who wants a timid driver in front of them on a single lane road?

OP here. I feel I need to clarify the circumstances of the "merge." We were not merging into traffic. We were in one of two lanes that merged together into a single lane. Every other car would take turns, and we were supposed to be next. Unfortunately, for the person in the right lane (us), there is no way to yield to someone because of the flow of the traffic and the fact that my DS would have had to come to a full stop due to the fact his lane literally came to an end, which is why he almost hit the curb. He was being neither aggressive nor passive. He did the right thing by not slamming on his breaks and not panicking and I commend him for that.

What infuriates me is the the driver persisted after my son got in front with the tailgating antics. The level of anger on the road is horrifying....even toward young innocent new drivers. It is baffling.

You are way too fixated on "turns" and what other drivers are "supposed" to. Like it or not a lot of people don't drive that way, even though they should. For safety, your son should know what to do if the other driver doesn't drive "fair."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If a merging car appears timid at all, I don't want them in front of me. Who wants a timid driver in front of them on a single lane road?

OP here. I feel I need to clarify the circumstances of the "merge." We were not merging into traffic. We were in one of two lanes that merged together into a single lane. Every other car would take turns, and we were supposed to be next. Unfortunately, for the person in the right lane (us), there is no way to yield to someone because of the flow of the traffic and the fact that my DS would have had to come to a full stop due to the fact his lane literally came to an end, which is why he almost hit the curb. He was being neither aggressive nor passive. He did the right thing by not slamming on his breaks and not panicking and I commend him for that.

What infuriates me is the the driver persisted after my son got in front with the tailgating antics. The level of anger on the road is horrifying....even toward young innocent new drivers. It is baffling.

It is horrifying. As is the defense of said driver on here. Many, many people than you would know or want to know are struggling with various forms of mental illness, and that is the truth. Seething with anger because they hate their lives.

[Anonymous]

I just move over when it's my turn to merge.

You have a choice to either extend the established courtesy of letting me in as the alternate vehicle, OR, we can make contact. But I'm merging.

I drive an old, beat to shit truck, and I don't care about it. I've had two merge-sideswipes in three years. One I was found at fault for, and the other, the other driver was cited and I wasn't. I guess it depends on the opinion of the officer.

Anyways, I'm coming over when it's my turn. No one will get hurt, but if you don't want to let me in, your gonna lose some paint. And I'm ok with that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just move over when it's my turn to merge.

You have a choice to either extend the established courtesy of letting me in as the alternate vehicle, OR, we can make contact. But I'm merging.

I drive an old, beat to shit truck, and I don't care about it. I've had two merge-sideswipes in three years. One I was found at fault for, and the other, the other driver was cited and I wasn't. I guess it depends on the opinion of the officer.

Anyways, I'm coming over when it's my turn. No one will get hurt, but if you don't want to let me in, your gonna lose some paint. And I'm ok with that.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If a merging car appears timid at all, I don't want them in front of me. Who wants a timid driver in front of them on a single lane road?

OP here. I feel I need to clarify the circumstances of the "merge." We were not merging into traffic. We were in one of two lanes that merged together into a single lane. Every other car would take turns, and we were supposed to be next. Unfortunately, for the person in the right lane (us), there is no way to yield to someone because of the flow of the traffic and the fact that my DS would have had to come to a full stop due to the fact his lane literally came to an end, which is why he almost hit the curb. He was being neither aggressive nor passive. He did the right thing by not slamming on his breaks and not panicking and I commend him for that.

What infuriates me is the the driver persisted after my son got in front with the tailgating antics. The level of anger on the road is horrifying....even toward young innocent new drivers. It is baffling.

I completely understand what the situation was. I find myself in this situation often - I slow enough to let the asshole in and merge behind them. I'm not risking MY safety or my child's, in order to "win" in the merge war. There is one scary spot where I have driven on top of the line when possible to reserve my space, because the end of the 2 lanes is not clear, and there is no warning.

Defensive driving in this area is a MUST, and you gotta be good at it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on home many people refuse to say thank you for letting them merge, pull in front of me, etc...I 100% REFUSE to let anyone pull in or merge in front of me now.

So you would cause an accident just because some people don't say thank you? I always wave thanks. You would never know it though since you wouldn't let me in!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was this really worth posting about?

Are you always so controlling? OP can post what she likes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on home many people refuse to say thank you for letting them merge, pull in front of me, etc...I 100% REFUSE to let anyone pull in or merge in front of me now.

So you would cause an accident just because some people don't say thank you?

Yes.