If you could revoke the drivers licenses of bad drivers... what would be the offenses?

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Anonymous wrote:I cannot stand people who drive down the breakdown lanes to fly past a traffic jam. It is so unsafe (this is how motorists on the side of the road get killed), and no one is so special that they get to endanger others to cut the line.

It is so satisfying to get up the road a bit and see one of those jackasses being ticketed AND losing all that extra time they bought themselves by pulling that maneuver.

Do you mean....the shoulder?

Are you from the US?

Yes. The shoulder, the emergency lane, the breakdown lane... I was not aware that using a common identifier for the lane would be confusing to the educated, high HHI populace of DCUM. If it is confusing to you, a simple google search will turn up multiple results to explain it.

I am from the US, are you?

No need to get your panties in a bunch. I've never heard that term before. Not really a "common identifier".

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Anonymous wrote:-Last second mergers who know full well they should have merged earlier, but want to cut in later.

I hate these people will all of my being. Nothing gets my blood boiling more. Why do you think it's ok to cut in line?? Would you do it at the grocery store?

It’s not like the grocery store. There’s no “line.” If there are two lanes and one is backed up for miles, I’m going to cruise up closer to the exit and take a gap. I’m breaking no laws and endangering no one. It’s easy to find a gap these days since many of you are looking at your phones anyway. Now THAT’S the real danger.

Uh, that "backed up for miles" is called a line. I agree that people shouldn't be looking at their phones, but two wrongs don't make a right - you are an entitled, selfish jerk. And probably a Maryland driver.

No, that’s not a “line.” There’s no such traffic control or motor vehicle definition. And I’m breaking no law.

You may not be breaking a law. But I’m not breaking a law when I don’t let you merge either. I’m not letting you in. Some sucker will, but it won’t be me.

That’s the point. Nobody has to let me in. The natural flow of traffic will easily accommodate more vehicles slipping into the gaps than that single column of vehicles backing up in the right lane. Anyway, when you aggressively speed up to try to block me, all you’re doing is creating a nice gap behind you for me to slide into, so thank you very much!

I think that you are just proving PP's point that you are an entitled, selfish jerk.

Not PP but no matter how selfish and entitled you think we are, there’s always going to be a lowest common denominator who lets us in. So you might as well relax and not get so mad about it.

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Anonymous wrote:ive got one. if you are turning right or left onto a 4 lane road.

you turn into the lane of travel nearest to you.

So if you are turning right you turn into the right most lane.

if you are turning left, you turn into the left most lane.

you don't need to be mario andretti and nail the apex of the turn and drift out into the far lane.

YES - and if you are the black/yellow car turning left you don't need to wait for the red/blue car to finish turning. You each should turn into your own lane.

This drives me nuts.

I always learned that when you are turning left, you do not have the right of way. Is this not true anymore?

But if you are turning into the correct lanes, both can turn at the same time. Yielding doesn't mean coming to a complete stop.

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv39.pdf

To make a right turn you should be in the lane furthest
to the right. Signal your intent to turn by using the proper
turn signal. You should signal at least three or four seconds,
100 feet, ahead of the turn. Look to your left and right to
check the intersection for pedestrians and traffic. Then brake
smoothly before and during the turn. If there is a red traffic
light or a stop sign at the intersection, come to a complete
stop before you make the turn. Turn into the lane closest to
the curb unless pavement markings lead you otherwise, and
then change lanes if needed.

To make a left turn you should be in the furthest left lane
possible, turning into the leftmost lane on the intersecting
road, unless pavement markings lead you otherwise; or,
unless multiple left turn lanes are provided. If multiple left
turn lanes are provided, you should choose the lane that will
best serve your need once you enter the intersecting road.
Signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal. You
should signal at least three to four seconds, 100 feet, ahead of
the turn. Look in all directions, checking the intersection for
pedestrians and traffic coming from the opposite direction.

So yield if the person turning right does not turn properly, but you don't need to sit there and wait for them to fully complete their turn.

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Anonymous wrote:So yield if the person turning right does not turn properly, but you don't need to sit there and wait for them to fully complete their turn.

I’m doing it to piss you off, since your impatient ass has been tailgating me for the last couple of miles. Chill out a little and find something else to be outraged about. Honestly drivers are so erratic that I assume nothing. It might possibly you off, but I’m not putting myself in danger just so you can make the light.

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Anonymous wrote:So yield if the person turning right does not turn properly, but you don't need to sit there and wait for them to fully complete their turn.

I’m doing it to piss you off, since your impatient ass has been tailgating me for the last couple of miles. Chill out a little and find something else to be outraged about. Honestly drivers are so erratic that I assume nothing. It might possibly you off, but I’m not putting myself in danger just so you can make the light.

Huh? Are you delusional?

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Anonymous wrote:-Last second mergers who know full well they should have merged earlier, but want to cut in later.

I hate these people will all of my being. Nothing gets my blood boiling more. Why do you think it's ok to cut in line?? Would you do it at the grocery store?

It’s not like the grocery store. There’s no “line.” If there are two lanes and one is backed up for miles, I’m going to cruise up closer to the exit and take a gap. I’m breaking no laws and endangering no one. It’s easy to find a gap these days since many of you are looking at your phones anyway. Now THAT’S the real danger.

Uh, that "backed up for miles" is called a line. I agree that people shouldn't be looking at their phones, but two wrongs don't make a right - you are an entitled, selfish jerk. And probably a Maryland driver.

No, that’s not a “line.” There’s no such traffic control or motor vehicle definition. And I’m breaking no law.

Maryland drivers gonna drive like Maryland drivers.

Just because you are breaking no laws, doesn't mean you aren't an asshole

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Anonymous wrote:- Drivers making a wide turn [ie, going out in some left hook maneuver before turning right. You are not an effing truck]
- Going into a turn lane at the last minute, and the butt of your car blocks the main lane
- About to miss your exit so you last second hang out in the blocked out area. STOP IT. CONTINUE FORWARD AND THEN TURN AROUND SAFELY LIKE A NORMAL HUMAN
- Last second lane changers. Who cares if you're about to miss that street? Continue forward and turn around safely.
- People who block intersections
- People who go slow in the left lane
- Breaking randomly, or because you don't know where you're going. Pull over.
- Driving after drinking, obviously
- Driving and talking on the phone - even bluetooth calls. It's showing in your random breaking and slow, distracted driving
- Repeated non-signaling offenses

What else?

Revoking driver license is definitely valid in any cases that endanger safety/life
of others. Hoverer few of the points you listed are more call for sending them back
To the driving kindergarten as you can tell some people BAG to be reeducated.

That very first case you listed when people overshoot the turn
tells me they must have die hard bike habits transferring to car driving.
Bikers often do that, to soften the curve and avoid fall at higher speeds.

For most goofy behaviors we all should right to provide discipline on a spot..
How about equipping each car in a paint gun with camera and 10 loads a yer
to spray at an offender car if they endangered you.
Paint would be unwashable for a while year and then it would disappear on its own.

You would need to video prove the fair use or you would
get sprayed and be responsible for their cleanup.

Or alternatively police should shame bad drivers with
Ugly big stickers that would have to be kept for a year.
They would say things like...
Beware my driving sucks!
Caution, I often miss the turn and hit the breaks.
Attention! I don’t care about anyone on the road
Ahead , behind or next to me and it shows.

Lastly, after three minor tickets or one speeding ticket
You would need to wear bright orange jacket to drive,
for a whole year ticket free.

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Anonymous wrote:-Last second mergers who know full well they should have merged earlier, but want to cut in later.

I hate these people will all of my being. Nothing gets my blood boiling more. Why do you think it's ok to cut in line?? Would you do it at the grocery store?

It’s not like the grocery store. There’s no “line.” If there are two lanes and one is backed up for miles, I’m going to cruise up closer to the exit and take a gap. I’m breaking no laws and endangering no one. It’s easy to find a gap these days since many of you are looking at your phones anyway. Now THAT’S the real danger.

Uh, that "backed up for miles" is called a line. I agree that people shouldn't be looking at their phones, but two wrongs don't make a right - you are an entitled, selfish jerk. And probably a Maryland driver.

No, that’s not a “line.” There’s no such traffic control or motor vehicle definition. And I’m breaking no law.

Laws of courtesy do matter just the same.
Nasty drivers often rely on courtesy of others.
Maryland drivers though show a lot of hesitation an inexperience
And some are arrogantly rude bullies.

Maryland drivers gonna drive like Maryland drivers.

Just because you are breaking no laws, doesn't mean you aren't an asshole

[Anonymous]

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It’s not like the grocery store. There’s no “line.” If there are two lanes and one is backed up for miles, I’m going to cruise up closer to the exit and take a gap. I’m breaking no laws and endangering no one. It’s easy to find a gap these days since many of you are looking at your phones anyway. Now THAT’S the real danger.

i do this as well. but if I can't find a gap. I suck it up and drive on to the next street and make my turn and get to where I'm going.

I don't keep creeping along waiting for a gap or slowly edging my way into the line. that what dckheads do... which is most of the drivers...

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Haven't read all 6 pages but has someone mentioned the folks who don't turn left when they can on the "left turn on yield" green light?

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I hate when people change lanes without looking over their shoulder to see if someone is in their blind spot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't read all 6 pages but has someone mentioned the folks who don't turn left when they can on the "left turn on yield" green light?

When I'm driving, I turn left when I think it's safe, not when the driver behind me thinks it's safe. And honking at me isn't going to get me to go when I think it's not safe.

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Anonymous wrote:Haven't read all 6 pages but has someone mentioned the folks who don't turn left when they can on the "left turn on yield" green light?

The people who can’t turn left without the explicit invitation of the green arrow. Good one.

Also not mentioned yet - the cretins who do not give a thank you wave when you go out of your way to let them in or through. Bah.

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People who drive with their highbeams on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Haven't read all 6 pages but has someone mentioned the folks who don't turn left when they can on the "left turn on yield" green light?

The people who can’t turn left without the explicit invitation of the green arrow. Good one.

Also not mentioned yet - the cretins who do not give a thank you wave when you go out of your way to let them in or through. Bah.

Yes! That is almost everyone these days. Also people who see a long line of cars trying to get into traffic where there are no stop signs/lights and just cruise past. One time I let someone in to heavy traffic and he stuck his hand out the window with a peace sign. Made my day. Now I always go out of my way to give people a break (as long as traffic is slow enough not to endanger others, as PP mentioned upthread).