Sorta funny--but it makes the blood boil too!!

[12voltman59]

It seems that over the course of the past week--no matter when I go out and it seems that it happens more when I am in a hurry to get to my destination--but I swear I have gotten stuck behind every damn slow driver on the road!!! LOL

The other night--I got stuck behind someone driving a new Mustang GT--that is the model with a V-8 engine--I was driving my little four banger Nissan--and I wound up passing the car--a car that should blow my doors off--I was driving on a state route out in the country--it was dark but the weather was clear and all of that with light traffic---this car--as so many
"poker" drivers do--he was in a rush to get out in front of me and I had to hit my brakes to prevent hitting him--the speed limit on the road is 55 MPH--and the person would only do like 45!!!! If I was the driver of that car--I would hang my head in shame that a little four banger Nissan Sentra passed me!!! I did not have to pass him doing 55 only going like 50 or so!!!

I have this one road I go on with a speed limit of 45 and invariably I get behind someone driving 30 when I take it--but the other day was the worst-I got stuck behind someone going only 25 and the oncoming traffic prevented me passing til I was almost to my turn off and it did not matter.

And on Saturday morning--on another back country road--a man driving a new Cadillac Escalade pulled out on me---this time I was driving the GMC Envoy---but since the road was winding, hilly and such--it was double yellow line and lots of oncoming traffic--so it took me a bit to pass this guy-once again--he pulled out suddenly on me and only went like 40 or 45 on a 50/55 mph road----when I got the chance to pass him---I blew on past him!!!

I don't know what is up with the slow drivers--its like with some of them--they can't get up to the speed limit since they are afraid to go faster than the limit---

I don't have a problem with someone say going 50 on a 55 mph road---but my God--35, 40 or 45 on a 55 mph road????!!!!!!

I don't ask much--just please do the speed limit or close to it for God's sake!!!

Why does someone have a powerful car like a Mustang GT or Cadillac Escalade and not use that power to at least drive the speed limit??--I know that it is dangerous to drive too fast---and you can sure get speeding tickets which hits the pocketbook in two ways--the ticket itself and worse--your auto insurance rates go up for at least three or four years---

The interstate is a whole other matter--drive 75 when the limit is 65 and you get passed like you are standing still!!!

So--what situations do you face when driving that gets your BP up a few points??

[DiamondDog]

I don't like idiots who constantly ride in the left lane on the highway and stay there at all times.

You're supposed to only use the left lane for passing ONLY.

I also don't like the people who will suddenly switch lanes or make turns, and they don't use turn signals.

I don't like idiots who talk/text on their cell phone while driving and then wonder why they get into a car accident.

I don't let these people stress me out and I don't let them make my blood pressure rise.

[shameless agitator]

I feel ya on the slow driver bit. We really get a lot of that here with the summer tourists. I still say if they're going to call it tourist season they have to let us shoot them. Tailgaters piss me off, but the one that just absolutely drives me ape shit is when people don't know how to merge on the damn freeway. People here will try to merge into 70 mph traffic at 40. I've actually seen people stop at the end of the onramp!

[the mage]

I spent 20 years as a heavy steel hauler truck driver...
I've seen every kind of stupidity on the road.,

The MOST dangerous drivers on the road are the ones that are afraid!!!

If you're scared behind the wheel you do NOT belong there!!

[darkeyes]

I don't like idiots who constantly ride in the left lane on the highway and stay there at all times.

You're supposed to only use the left lane for passing ONLY.


Thats only cos ya all drive on the rong sida the road ova ther.. silly billy's.:bigrin:

[12voltman59]

I have another pet driving peeve---I hope I don't piss anyone off with this but I HATE--yes HATE that kind of motorcycle they call "Crotch Rockets!!"--those high powered, sleek Japanese motorcycles with names like "Ninja"

I don't really hate the machines---just the freaking idiots the that seem to buy them--

Always a over testosteroned young guy who does really stupid shit like ride them doing a wheely down the interstate at 120 mph or they weave in and out of traffic at breakneck speeds--

And here in the states-at least Ohio--you don't have to wear a helmet and they don't require you to wear any special safety clothing--

I regularly see these guys riding these things in nothing more than jean shorts and nike shoes--no helmets -they have great bodies and they usually have a hot little chickadee sitting behind them--she dressed only in short--shorts and a bikini top-

Now estectically--they are great to look at but that is so bloody stupid as to not be believed.

I don't know what the laws are in Europe regarding the wearing of safety clothing -but from a past visit to several European countries--everyone who rides motorcycels seems to wear 100% body protection--full face shield helmet, leather riding gloves, tops, bottoms and boots---now that may not be sexy like riding 3/4 naked is --but then again full body leathers are kind of sexy really!!! and they sure as hell make much more sense--

Those pretty bodies those crotch rocket riders like to show off would not look so good after falling off the thing at 30 let alone 100---

So damn stupid!!!

[12voltman59]

I have another pet driving peeve---I hope I don't piss anyone off with this but I HATE--yes HATE that kind of motorcycle they call "Crotch Rockets!!"--those high powered, sleek Japanese motorcycles with names like "Ninja"

I don't really hate the machines---just the freaking idiots the that seem to buy them--

Always a over testosteroned young guy who does really stupid shit like ride them doing a wheely down the interstate at 120 mph or they weave in and out of traffic at breakneck speeds--

And here in the states-at least Ohio--you don't have to wear a helmet and they don't require you to wear any special safety clothing--

I regularly see these guys riding these things in nothing more than jean shorts and nike shoes--no helmets -they have great bodies and they usually have a hot little chickadee sitting behind them--she dressed only in short--shorts and a bikini top-

Now estectically--they are great to look at but that is so bloody stupid as to not be believed.

I don't know what the laws are in Europe regarding the wearing of safety clothing -but from a past visit to several European countries--everyone who rides motorcycels seems to wear 100% body protection--full face shield helmet, leather riding gloves, tops, bottoms and boots---now that may not be sexy like riding 3/4 naked is --but then again full body leathers are kind of sexy really!!! and they sure as hell make much more sense--

Those pretty bodies those crotch rocket riders like to show off would not look so good after falling off the thing at 30 let alone 100---

So damn stupid!!!

So--I don't like crotch rockets---but I do like nice cruisers like a BMW!!!

[Daviecurious]

As a motorcyclist, those people make me (and other MC people) angry also. We call them "squids", 'cause they go really fast in a straight line, then get to a corner and tippy-toe around, then blaze off at great speed in a straight line again. And then wonder why lots of folks don't like bikes.

Not to mention what they do to my insurance rates! Ah, well, there is more focus now on taking such actions off of the street and into organized venues. And a lot of them seem to grow out of it before they become Darwin Award winners. Doesn't make the skin grow back any faster, though.

[Doggie_Wood]

........I don't really hate the machines---just the freaking idiots the that seem to buy them--
- - - Always a over testosteroned young guy who does really stupid shit like ride them doing a wheely down the interstate at 120 mph or they weave in and out of traffic at breakneck speeds--

I agree Volty - they are sleek looking powerful machines........ but they still sound like an insect on steroids ;)


- - - - - - - -I regularly see these guys riding these things in nothing more than jean shorts and nike shoes--no helmets -they have great bodies and they usually have a hot little chickadee sitting behind them--she dressed only in short--shorts and a bikini top- - - - - - - - - -

again, I agree, but oh so nice to look at as they speed by.... :tong:


. . . . . . . everyone who rides motorcycles (in Europe) seems to wear 100% body protection--full face shield helmet, leather riding gloves, tops, bottoms and boots---now that may not be sexy like riding 3/4 naked is --but then again full body leathers are kind of sexy really!!! and they sure as hell make much more sense--

When I was over there I noticed the same elements. Not sure that it is law or more so common sense seeing that in places like the autobahn where speed limits are virtually non-exsistant and they may well know the raptures of a motorcycle slamming the pave at 80+ mph / 170+ kph.

As a seasoned motorcycle rider (street only & Harley, of course) of 30+ years, I have never worn anything less than full leg cover and a shirt. Never have I warn the flip-flops, sneakers or sandals but always riding boots (gotta protect the ankles and feet- thats what ya standup on). They're not as hot but offer no protection what-so-ever.
I will admit that I don't wear full leathers all the time (at least not during the summers here in Texas) but they can sure save a lot of hide should an unexpected event unfold before ya and ya have to lay it down. And they do keep ya dry and warm in the wintery months I'll have to admit.

As for helmuts. My stance is now as it has always been and will always be:


!!! LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE !!!

as always,

:doggie:

[12voltman59]

I guess if someone does not want to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle-that is their business--when I rode motorcycles I had not choice even though I lived in places where you could ride without one--I was in the service then--the Navy base had rules that you had to wear one on base and the Coast Guard made it clear-if you have an accident on a motorcycle and live--you are subject to a Court Martial under some article of the UCMJ --

Hell--I only ride a bicycle now and I always wear a helmet when I ride it--I have people who give me shit about that--but I know of one person--he took a header off his bike at 12 mph---bonked his head and he's now basically a vegtable and most likely always will be--so if a helmet helps riding a pedaled bike--I would never ride a motorized one without either

And this--expect insurance companies at some point to tell you--"OK--we have insured your motorcycle--now we need to talk about the one million dollar minimum personal insurance policy you need to take out for your personal care-and here is the bill $10,000 to $20,000 per year for that policy--we are not going to pay out for you baby boomers messing your head up

[HighEnergy]

When I was an occupational therapist I treated a couple of men after motorcycle accidents. One was going 20 mph with no helmet and will never be able to read or write again among other tasks. The other was doing 50 mph wearing a helmet and leathers and needed only a splint for a broken finger.

I am all for socialized medicine and taking care of those who cannot, but I also believe in survival of the fittest. If you are stupid enough to ride without protection, then don't expect the insurance to cover your accidents and us to pay for your inability to feed yourself the rest of your life.

I hate those folks in the middle lane of the highway doing the speed limit or less. Get your ass (or arse) over there in the slow lane!

If you hate folks who stop at the end of the on ramp, don't go to Columbus, Ohio. Cannot for the life of me figure out why they do it, but they all do, at almost every on ramp.

[MarieDelta]

The people that irk me the most are the ones who speed up , only to cut you off (with out a turn signal) and take the exit, often when there was room behind you.

What was it Carlin said about people driving faster than you being manics and people driving slower than you being jerks?

Safe Driving

Non illigitamus carborundum(don't let the bastards get you down)

[hudson9]

...I regularly see these guys riding these things in nothing more than jean shorts and nike shoes--no helmets -
My wife is a nurse, and in the hospitals they have a term for those guys... they call them Organ Donors.

[HighEnergy]

Oh Marrie! Ohio is full of 2 lane country roads and I HATE those idiots who pass you only to slow down and turn within a mile. And I drive like the speed limit is for the slowest you are allowed to drive.

[Doggie_Wood]

Don't be mistaken about me Volty, I do wear a half shell helmet when I ride now, and I also halve one for my passenger as well.
I just believe that it should be the decision of he rider as to whether to ride with or without a helmet, not the decision of Big Brother.
And as far as the rules and regs of the UCMJ, I am well aware of the court marshal threat - while on active duty (and technically inactive as well) you are the property of Uncle Sam (as long as you take their money) and if you damage Uncle Sam's property, you suffer the consequences.

:doggie: