Why do people feel the need to hold up traffic because they made a traffic mistake? Everyone makes mistakes, but I think it's wrong to impose your ignorance on other people. Sometimes people make it seem like it's the end of the world if they have to drive around the block a second time or merge into traffic. I'm just curious if anyone else thinks this is rude.
2006-09-04 10:02:40 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Rude? Yes...but you're writing about "consideration", which most folks DON'T have - especially behind the wheel of a car.
Human nature - and the way we train people to think that a license is a RIGHT and not a PRIVILEGE - big difference here as compared to most of Europe.
2006-09-04 10:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by KennyW 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you take into consideration that the person may be lost and is not quite sure of the area and they are trying to get their bearings?I am a truck driver and see rude drivers 15 hrs a day..,to me rude is people passing on the shoulder of the road,people not yielding to highway traffic,people moving in and out of traffic on a busy highway with no use of signals and moving 80mph,not only is it rude..,that is stupidity..,,quick way to end a life.But yes..,if someone is waiting for a parking space and holding up traffic etc that is rude..,Its this wonderful society we have now.Its all about me and the hell with other people.
2006-09-04 17:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by halfbright 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with dawn the trucker. Except for when I'm waiting for a parking space that took me 15min. to find. Don't drive down the aisle if you see a car like me waiting. Go down the next aisle or try being patient like me. Now there's a concept...patience! Definitely something a lot of drivers could learn. But everyone is in such a hurry these days. Spend less time in the bathroom primping yourself and you won't have to speed to get where you're going. Or if you're a really impatient person and you have to sit and wait, talk on your cell. You know you do it when you shouldn't be anyways.
2006-09-07 00:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by palebeachbum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha it's rude! And dangerous.
I hate making mistakes too and I seem to make a lot of them but you won't see me slamming on the brakes and doing some crazy, last second U-turn or anything. No, I may curse and grit my teeth but I keep doing what I am doing and quickly plan a recovery... one that others can expect and see what I am doing.
In my way of thinking, this is part of defensive driving techniques. Let's hope more will start thinking this way... don't hold your breath.
2006-09-04 17:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Les 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Annoying true but consider driving in the majority of europe, the people behind will do anything up to the point of slamming u off the road to get you out of their way especially Germany's world famous auto bahn! For even bigger mayhem try venturing into Russia, australia
2006-09-04 17:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by will j 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's rude but there is very little driving etiquette when you drive
2006-09-06 05:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those people are self centered and inconsiderate when they are out of their car, as well.
2006-09-05 14:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋