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      01-14-2021, 10:52 AM   #23
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People that slow down for bends in the road and/or for oncoming cars
I’ll add to that: people who slow down to ~1 mph about half a mile before where they are going to turn into. Then literally come to a complete stop before turning in - as if they might change their mind!
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People that merge onto the interstate and then immediately zoom across 3 lanes of traffic to get to the left lane when the other lanes of traffic were already open anyway…
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The list is sooooo long, but here are my top 4.

1. Drivers that won't GTFO of the left (passing) lane.

2. Truckers, who should know the rules of the road better, when they pull out in front of me (when I'm in the passing lane) within 5 feet of my car (at 75 mph), and then make it worse by staying in the left lane long enough to fit 2 trucks gap before moving back to the right lane. How many times have I started to pass them on the right only to have them nearly run me over? Innumerable.

3. Just general not paying attention because of their phone, eating, reading, or trying to make their vehicle an extension of their home.

4. Being slow. This one is my fault. When I'm driving, I'm driving, and nothing else, and when the light turns green, I'm off, and I'm just generally paying a lot of attention and like to get to where I'm going at a quick pace. It's not required by law for others to do the same, so that's why I said it's my fault. But damn, just GTFO the way!!!
You and I were cut from the same cloth!! That's my list in THAT order. I spent 11 years as a fleet manager for a trucking company......GTFA from big trucks on the road. Seriously, I have horror stories for days!!!
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      01-14-2021, 02:58 PM   #26
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the left lane hogs. I will tailgate them hard until they move. i dont give a shit when im in my civic. now if im in the m3 or 911, i stay back and wait or pass on the right. tailgating = rock chips

truckers staying side by side and not letting anyone pass. honestly can't wait for elons self-driving semi trucks. they will follow the rules and actually do the speed limit uphill.

people like my gf who constantly speed up and slow down with traffic up ahead. we aren't getting there any faster and you're wasting gas by constantly being on and off the throttle. just wait it out, find an opening, and make a move.
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      01-14-2021, 03:08 PM   #27
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people like my gf who constantly speed up and slow down with traffic up ahead. we aren't getting there any faster and you're wasting gas by constantly being on and off the throttle. just wait it out, find an opening, and make a move.
Again, women are brutal with this.

I find women drivers are extremely hard on the gas and brakes, zero mechanical sympathy.
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      01-14-2021, 03:26 PM   #28
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People who wait until the last second to merge...
That's arguable, when a zipper merge has been proven to reduce congestion
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ts/1748026001/

There is 2 sides to every coin, not everyone running up to the lane closure to merge is trying to be a dbag. I can add those drivers who feel that they always have the right of way when someone's only trying to merge be it from a ramp or a closure ahead, and intentionally speed up to prevent that from happening.

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Again, women are brutal with this.

I find women drivers are extremely hard on the gas and brakes, zero mechanical sympathy.
Wow sexist much? The amount of women and men drivers who are jerky, and cannot hold constant speed seems about dead even to me.
Common thread of these people? Usually distracted
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      01-14-2021, 03:43 PM   #29
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That's arguable, when a zipper merge has been proven to reduce congestion
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ts/1748026001/

There is 2 sides to every coin, not everyone running up to the lane closure to merge is trying to be a dbag. I can add those drivers who feel that they always have the right of way when someone's only trying to merge be it from a ramp or a closure ahead, and intentionally speed up to prevent that from happening.
I'm talking about the people that pay zero attention to an upcoming lane that's ending or a lane closure ahead. They then come to a full stop and sit there trying to edge into traffic posing a hazard to everyone. If you want to use the full length of the merge lane and properly slip in, by all means that's what it's there for.
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I can relate to most of the things already mentioned.

The one thing that drives me crazy is when people speed through a parking lot in a plaza cutting through every empty parking spot instead of driving in the aisle or outer roads.

I also partially blame people that design these parking lots. I have seen so many strange designs that leaves me wondering if the person who came up with the layout has ever driven a car.
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Around here.... basically people who drive that are not me. They are all idiots. Every single thing they do is idiotic.

When I'm pulling the RV I'm much more chill, but my biggest issue then is fucking assholes who are merging onto the highway who apparently don't realize they are in a tiny fucking car that can EASILY get ahead of me or behind me. Apparently they see a big ass truck and trailer and think hmmmmmm.... maybe I should ride right beside this big ol sob until I run out of road and then freak the fuck!
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Anyone who is overly aggressive and impatient on the road to other road users.

That includes people who tailgate, road rage people, people who aggressively honk those who duck and weave through traffic. It's like people forget they are operating fast dangerous machinery that can kill. Just chill, relax, enjoy life.

Much of the job of being a safe driver is driving for other people (watching out for bad driving) and avoiding it.

Driving into work this morning someone in a CLA45 just started drifting into my lane. No indictor nothing. He obviously had not checked his blind spot, so I slowed down and let him in.

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      01-15-2021, 01:58 AM   #33
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People in front of you who use their windshield washers on a clear day.
Always happens right after you've washed your car too. Fuckin idiots.
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      01-15-2021, 08:20 AM   #34
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People shooting at each other on the interstate. It's a Memphis thing.
I don't know....I think it's more of an LA thing.

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People in front of you who use their windshield washers on a clear day.
What is the issue?? I use the windshield washer on days to clean the windshield as dust settles on it or after a light rain that leaves spots.

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All the major pet peeves have been said and they all drive me crazy.

I've caught people driving erratically on the highway only to find them texting! I honk at them because they almost hit me in the side of my car and they then flip ME off! They were the ones texting, driving erratically and almost caused an accident. F-them!
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What is the issue?? I use the windshield washer on days to clean the windshield as dust settles on it or after a light that leaves spots.
The issue is when you're behind someone while driving at speed. It sprays in the air and onto your freshly washed car. Common courtesy dictates that they wait until at a standstill. But as we know, most don't possess common courtesy.
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Around here.... basically people who drive that are not me. They are all idiots. Every single thing they do is idiotic.

When I'm pulling the RV I'm much more chill, but my biggest issue then is fucking assholes who are merging onto the highway who apparently don't realize they are in a tiny fucking car that can EASILY get ahead of me or behind me. Apparently they see a big ass truck and trailer and think hmmmmmm.... maybe I should ride right beside this big ol sob until I run out of road and then freak the fuck!
I feel you!

I have a 3 ton truck pulling a 4 ton camping trailer. Some people have no idea what 7 tons of weight at 65MPH will do to them. My stopping distance isn't exactly brisk. It's like getting hit with 5 cars at the same time.
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The issue is when you're behind someone while driving at speed. It sprays in the air and onto your freshly washed car. Common courtesy dictates that they wait until at a standstill. But as we know, most don't possess common courtesy.
"common courtesy"? Please. Stop trying to be manager of the universe.
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What is the issue?? I use the windshield washer on days to clean the windshield as dust settles on it or after a light that leaves spots.
While not really a peeve to me and I drive a vert, I can see the issue others will have, clean car or not. And had plenty of people that would empty the cleaner tank cleaning a fly on their windshield while travelling at 60+

And yes, I have been over sprayed plenty of times, windshield fluid tastes like shi*t
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I've read all the pet peeve responses so far on this thread. Back in the day, each and every one of these was a pet peeve of mine too. After being in an accident (other driver's fault) that experts say my wife and I should not have survived, I've taken a different approach and attitude about driving. The kid that almost killed us was 18, impatient, speeding, tailgating, and weaving in and out of traffic just to move up a spot when there was clearly no where to go since there was no space in front to take off. He was simply being an 18-year-old ass hat.

I used to be that kid. I used to get pissed when the guy in front of me was not keeping up with the guy in front of him or pull out of the fast lane. I used to tailgate to get them to move over. After a near-death experience, I've drastically changed my attitude and driving style. Why? I don't want to be that kid that caused an accident that ends in tragedy.

What do I do differently? I leave early so I'm not in a rush. I expect idiot drivers to be idiots and don't worry about it. I leave 2 seconds between me and the car in front of me. I signal all the time. I go with the flow of traffic. If somebody has to be a dick and cut in, I just simply slow down and let them in. I can't describe how much better I feel and how much more relaxing it is. Result: My anxiety issues have reduced significantly and I get to my destination at the same time I would have anyway.
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Never thought about cleaning the windshield while driving as being a problem honestly. It's annoying when my car has just been cleaned.....but....I can't see that persons windshield. I guess I'd rather they have it clear so they can see and not cause an accident versus waiting until the next exit. I'll try to be more aware going forward! Lol
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Again, women are brutal with this.

I find women drivers are extremely hard on the gas and brakes, zero mechanical sympathy.
Conversely, my GF is WAY nicer to the brakes and easier on the gas than I am. My attitude? Brakes are meant to be used and I'll replace them when they're worn. Not trying to set any records in brake lining longevity, but she always seems to be. Gets super annoyed with me if I drive her Rav4 too hard



For my pet peeves:
Speeding up when I try to go around

First time this has happened to me but some asshole did this ^ and then used his windshield washers when I got behind him, just to further annoy me. Well my car was already rained on and I haven't tailgated someone as badly as I did to him after that in many years. He kept doing it too. Fucking Chevy Cruze....I told a friend the story and he was like "eh he drives a chevy, his life couldn't get any worse, right?" I fully understand I was not exercising my ability to be the bigger person here.

When people get on a freeway and feel the need to IMMEDIATELY get out of the right lane, either before getting up to speed or pointlessly because there's no one in front of them

When people leave their turn signals on forever. Just don't even use it. Honestly.
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Other drivers' irritating behavior generally all boils down to a lack of awareness/attentiveness.

That manifests itself in a variety of behaviors, all of which are infuriating:

1. Phone use / distracted driving

2. Slow merges onto a crowded freeway

3. Being in the wrong lane (i.e. when a lane becomes turn only and you try to force your way into a through lane because you weren't paying attention) and holding up lots of traffic because you are selfish rather than going around the block

4. Going under the speed limit when you can see from the ped heads that the signal is about to change, causing those behind to miss the light (and subsequent lights in sequence)

5. Not paying attention when a light (especially a left turn signal) changes, causing those behind you to miss the light

6. Driving 10-15mph over the speed limit when a 1-lane road has a passing lane, then slowing back down to the limit when it returns to 1-lane

7. Failing to allow faster traffic through on mountain roads with pull-offs

8. Driving in packs / blind spots. E.g. If I'm going 85mph and pass someone who is going 75mph, but suddenly they speed up and maintain pace with me

9. Driving without regard for speed limit changes or keeping inconsistent speed - people will go 75mph on the interstate in a 55 zone and maintain that same speed in a 70 zone. I try to keep my speed relative to the limit (10-15mph over the limit at all times)

10. Pulling up short to a light when there is a right turn lane, blocking the lane and making those who want to turn right wait for the entire light cycle

Driving in Atlanta for a decade plus has made me hate 99% of other drivers, in case you couldn't tell from this list.

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