Child On Board - Bunch O Hypocrites

Since having valuable passengers in my vehicle I"m the one getting honked at cause I won't floor it into an intersection so they can turn. Though I know sometimes when we are running behind we do not err on the side of caution as we should. And yes it is wrong, but it happens. Glad everyone is ok. Maybe the sign should of read Lead Foot w/ ATTITUDE On Board?!?

I drive like Grandma Moses when my kids are in the car. I consider myself a very good driver and a defensive driver at that. Of course our oldest son has been driving for a few years now, but our next child who can't wait to turn 15 and get his learners permit will be driving with a month. We try to set a good example for our children and teach them they have to try to guesstimate what other drivers are going to do. My children always think I am crazy when I try to teach them about how other people drive like crazy people. But now, thanks to you I can prove my point. I had the kids read your discussion. I think kids think us parents just try to preach to get on their nerves, what they don't realize is we have seen the crazy drivers and seen the terrible accidents that they cause because of their "whats it to you" attitude. My first thought when I read your discussion was to respond to the girl when she said "whats it to you" could have been "nothing, but maybe it will be something to the Department of Family Services".

Wow!! This is unreal. To comment this way and to have a baby on board. I think personally I would have been a little offended, and wondered if she is going to be a good mother to act like this? What type of person would not care how they are driving and almost cause an accident with their baby in the car and then act like this? Need to hope something has happened to wake her up to be more caring.

That sounds like a very frustrating experience to me. It seems like even using common courtesy gets your head bit off. Sounds like she cares more for the accessories of mother hood than she does for the child. That is really unfortunate and does not speak well for the future.

You got hurt, isn't???because you forgiven her, of her mistake and went to check the well being of kid and the so called decent lady(???), instead you should have yelled at her so that she wouldn't have repeated her mistake. Some people learn the lesson the hard way.

I know that what she did was wrong, and dangerous. And that she should have been more careful because of her baby inside the van. And if I was in your place, I would also be angy, but like in the title of your discussion, I would not like to be a hypocrite. I'm sure I may have done something similar when I am in a rush, or was running late. I don't want to pass judgement on her. Instead, I will take this discussion of yours hardworkinggurl, as a reminder for me to be careful specially I have my kids in the car. Even if I am going to be late, I should remember that there are other people on the road trying to be responsible in their driving too.

Oh that's one inconsiderate and selfish fool down there! Sometimes when you care for other people, they may think otherwise. They just don't accept feedback or criticisms. It's no use talking to them.

Hello Gurl, I feel sad by this. It seems that she doesn't believe that there's still a few caring strangers in this world. and you happened to be one of them. that last line proved that she was thinking negatively and probably to her thoughts that you are up to something. i hope you don't take that personally, but i admire you for being concerned. But it's her baby and her responsibility.am sure it will be her own suffering if something did happen to the baby. you were kind enough to be concerned. too bad she didn't realized that because she was completely insecure.

In the UK, I once did a training course called "Defensive Driving" which basically teaches you to keep a cool head, even if the other drivers around you are being jerks and driving dangerously. This basically means keeping distance, mirrors and signals, watching the speed limit and never, ever, ever tailgating the vehicle in front, even if it is going too slow. I found some of the principles a bit difficult to master, especially when there is a car driving very close behind you (tailgating). If someone crashes into the back of you, it is usually their fault and any insurance claim will reflect that. However, the risk to life and property is very high considering that there are many drivers out there who are totally unfit to drive, and think that a driving licence means permission to drive like a maniac.

Well that lady really should not be a mom if that is how she is going to act.Not only did she endanger you but her own baby in the van.I think that she should of looked more carefull and not driven so fast and none of the the stuff would of happened in the first place.I'm glad that nothing bad happened to you or the child and well her to.Hopefully she has more sence on the road later and does not do something like this again.

I know what you mean, many expoit the use of the sign and think it grants them extra concessions and sympathy. It just helps them to get away with the naughty things - a lot of new parents soon realise that holding a child in their arms gives them a rule-breaking pass to everything, e.g. get offered to get on first on public transport, distracts people and make them go gooey and soft on you when they're supposed to be vigilant with the rules, and the list goes on...

There are all kinds of drivers like that around who are in a big rush and not really paying attention. I got my driver's license late in life, so I went to driving school because I wanted to learn defensive driving so I would feel a little saver on the road being new and all. I really never had much interest in driving but when my hubby got so sick that he couldn't drive then it was time for me to put my big girl pants on and learn to drive. I did very well in class and in the car, my instructor asked me why I didn't already have my license. I have been driving a couple of years now. So far I've seen cars pass other cars on the right shoulder of the road, cars driving on the wrong side of road, cars driving in the double turning lane (don't know if everyone knows what they are, its lanes we have here for turning its used by cars going in both directions, you are only suppose to move into them to get out of traffic and wait till its safe to turn), people talking on cell phones while driving(this is suppose to be illegal here), going through stop signs, going through red lights. You have to have eyes in the back of your head! Most react the same way, they do something stupid then smart off at you, crazy!

People are in such a hurry now days. They don't take the time to slow down and enjoy the little blip in time that we are all here for. I agree that yes people make appointments and stuff but how insane do you have to be to put yourself or other in jeopardy just to make it to the church on time. I am confident in the way that I drive.. its the rest of the psychos out there that make me nervous..