Please tell a good driver story. We have good drivers, even in the San Francisco Bay Area.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220762)
Walnut Creek, California
June 10, 2022 7:42pm CST
Statistics tell us that half of all drivers are below average. Smart drivers are aware of this fact and try to maintain their distance from that particular 50%.
Today, I encountered a driver who was trying to merge into my lane. He was coming from the right and it was unclear whether he would merge in front of me or in back of me.
I accelerated and put my hand up. He merged behind me. We both waved as he passed me on the left.
Are there good drivers where you live? What is your theory as to what makes good drivers and bad drivers?
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
12 Jun 22
Think 880 merges onto and off the freeway--short and fast--way too many drivers going waaaay too fast into the merges--
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@TheHorse Isn't that something!!!?? What the heck is wrong with people????
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@TheHorse I am not a fan of those darkened windows--but it seems like the shootings happen randomly--I stay off the highways if at all possible--
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@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
11 Jun 22
Well, we drive in challenging conditions a lot.
Wrong side driving, Lane cutting, over speeding and even jumping red lights.
We have to manage driving in such conditions.
Somehow it seems that the administration never does enough to be stricter in implementing the Traffic rules.
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@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
15 Jun 22
@TheHorse
Both employment and revenues.
Why not employ Immigrants from other countries in traffic enforcement?
Governments must give more attention to traffic rules enforcement everywhere.
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@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
18 Jun 22
@TheHorse
Traffic Management is not a very high skilled work.
It's more of an alertness and common sense.
@LindaOHio (183044)
• United States
11 Jun 22
My husband is not a good driver and causes me high anxiety when I ride with him. I hardly ever drive anymore (I now hate it); and I am a very defensive driver.
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@TheHorse (220762)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jun 22
@LindaOHio Is it time for him to "retire"?
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@LindaOHio (183044)
• United States
12 Jun 22
@TheHorse He follows too close, drives too fast and isn't as aware as he was when he was younger. He turned left and ended up in oncoming traffic about a month ago.
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@BarBaraPrz (47819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Jun 22
I don't drive so don't pay attention to traffic.
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@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jun 22
There are good driver's here, too. But, I think it's a matter of a person's temperament. How they drive can be a reflection on their personality. Someone who's typically impatient, is more likely to drive poorly. Having the mindset of everyone needs to be someone but I need to get their first, is never a good way to think.
@xander6464 (44477)
• Wapello, Iowa
12 Jun 22
A big part of the problem is that a large majority of drivers think they're really good. I have no idea why they aren't.
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@xander6464 (44477)
• Wapello, Iowa
12 Jun 22
@TheHorse But even those numbers are wildly shiftable. A very good driver can temporally become a very bad driver due to some factor such as a bad day at the office or a fight with the wife. Even something as innocuous as driving to a dental appointment can put good drivers on edge to the extent where you can't tell them from a bad driver.
Likewise, a bad driver can do a credible driving job when having a good day.
There are many variables...Probably so many that there can only be estimates rather than concrete numbers.
@wolfgirl569 (108858)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jun 22
I am a good driver as I havent tried to run anyone over yet this year 
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@wolfgirl569 (108858)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Jun 22
@TheHorse Stop there or you may get caught. There is eyes everywhere (looks under the table to make sure I am not being watched)
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@TheHorse (220762)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jun 22
@wolfgirl569 There's a Commie in my TV set! I know it!
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@TheHorse (220762)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jun 22
@JudyEv Which terms are or are not common? Here in the US, a flash of brights means feel free to merge in front of me. I use that especially with big trucks, a I know they're experienced drivers. But in Italy, a flash of brights from the fast lane means "pull to the right. Here I come!"
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