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I’m angry at drivers who know that a lane is ending but wait until the last minute to merge. Instead, they drive as fast as they can to the front of their lane and then expect someone to let them in. I can understand if someone is unaware that a lane is coming to an end but if you are passing construction and see large signs with “RIGHT LANE ENDS IN 500 FT. MERGE NOW” do it.

I’m angry with drivers who turn in parking lots the wrong way then look at you crazy when you try to get past them to exit the lot. You know, that’s what the directional arrows are for. This includes those who drive through one spot in the other lane and into the parking spot in the lane that you are in. If you want this spot, then do like everyone else and drive around to the lane that it is in.

I’m angry at drivers that either drive too fast or too slow. If the speed limit is 45 and I’m going 45, get off of my bumper and go into one of the other available lanes. If you want to go 30 mph when the limit is 45, and I decide to pass you, don’t wait until I start to pass you to speed up.

I’m angry at drivers who turn out in front of you (tires screeching) across three lanes of traffic and get right in front of your vehicle, when the other two lanes were completely empty. Then they slow all the way down and go below the limit. If you were in such a rush to get out into traffic, then don’t slow down now.

I’m angry at drivers who don’t use turn signals, especially when changing lanes.If you want to get over, turn on your signal and I will let you in. Don’t drive side by side with me for half a mile and expect me to get the idea.

I’m angry with drivers who speed in school zones while the light is flashing, the crossing guard is directing traffic and kids are out and about. Or the ones who don’t speed in front of the school itself but once they figure they are a safe distance away begin to resume normal speed. Just because you pass the school building doesn’t mean that you are in the clear. There are signs posted that read “END SCHOOL ZONE”, at which point you may continue at your regular pace. If I am still going 20 before I reach the end of the school zone, do not honk at me. I am in the right. Be patient, wait the 50 yards, then go about your way.

I’m angry at drivers who run red lights. Two or three cars may be able to make it through the yellow light but if you are fourth or fifth don’t attempt it. You know that by the time you get to the light it will be red, so slow down.
I’m angry at drivers who are waiting to turn left when the green arrow is on but miss the arrow. Instead of allowing the opposing traffic (which now has the green light and right of way) to go, they catch on to the tail end of someone who was in the process of turning while the green arrow was still displayed. Sometimes they make it, sometimes they get stuck in the intersection and sometimes they get honked at by the oncoming traffic. How would you feel if you had a green light but could not go because someone decided that they did not want to wait their turn?
I’m angry at drivers who stop to have a conversation with another driver they know (who is in the opposing lane) and block traffic from getting by. Pull over or get on your cell.