Why do people find it okay to cut in line while driving in traffic? What I mean is, if there is a line of cars that is backed up trying to exit from the highway or merge onto another highway, why do some people think it's okay to drive alongside the entire line and then cut in at the last possible moment? I suppose the truth of the matter is that people feel safe and brave when they're inside a two ton piece of metal but when in face-to-face interaction (standing in line at the post office) no one cuts the line because they don't have the protection of a car around them and they fear being reprimanded and/or getting hurt. Anyone else find it odd that most people only seem to grow a pair once they're inside their car?
2006-11-08 15:19:04 · 7 answers · asked by I Am Legend 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
you are absolutely right. it is because there is no personal confrontation involved. you are behind metal and steel in your car. in a line...say..at a grocery store...you would be personally addressed by people if you cut in line.
2006-11-08 15:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by AT 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How would you feel if you were the one sitting on the exit waiting to merge? It makes more sense to make some room and let them in with the flow of traffic, then the people behind them on the exit can move up and keep traffic flowing. See how it works? If they didn't stick the nose of the car out into traffic, they would still be sitting there, waiting for uncooperative drivers to give them some room.
2006-11-08 15:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the sheet metal gives them the courage. I wish that everyone would stay close to the person in front of them and simply not allow any of those jerks to do that. After a couple of weeks, there would be no problems.
2006-11-08 15:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny Q. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they are new to the area and doesn't realize which lanes to drive on until they get close to the junction and need to get across? You can't assume they are all jerks. Some are, but some people just honestly forgot to change lanes earlier or just didn't know.
2006-11-08 15:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by trafficer21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are various ways people reveal their true character. This is just ONE fine example.
2006-11-09 06:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usaualy BlocK them so they cant pass and then get outof the car and kick their *** all over the freeway
2006-11-08 15:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are just ignorant people who think that what they have to do is more important than what you have to do. The solution is to not let them in line.
2006-11-08 15:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋