LANE COURTESY, ANYONE???.......

Well, I have just about had it with people--ADULTS--who should know better!!! I am so tired of almost getting killed on the highway because so many people are selfish, ignorant jerks who can't seem to use lane courtesy whlie driving! I was getting on the highway today from a difficult ramp, and this person was coming down the traveling lane. There wasn't anyone in the passing lane. Do you think he would move to the left so I could get on?? No, I almost ate the bridge because he wouldn't move!! I was taught to always pull over to the left lane near ramps so the other cars could get on. I almost lost a freind back in the 70's because some idiot never moved over. Mike ate the bridge going north on 395 at exit 82 and was in the hospital for months. Look ahead people--when a ramp is coming up--move over until you pass the on-ramp. It's not a hard thing to do. Well, I guess it is when your talking on your cell phone (illegally, I might add) and not paying attention to your driving!!

And then, how about the people that drive in the passing lane ALL THE TIME!! It's called the passing lane for a reason--SO YOU CAN PASS A CAR and then get back into the traveling lane. When behind a car doing this, you have two choices: stay behind them getting angry or pass them on the right (which is illegal). Even when you flash your lights, honk or ride their butt (which you shouldn't do), they still don't move. That just makes the crazy drivers start to weave in and around them. I can't tell you how many times I have almost witnessed an accident happen because of this. Where are the cops when you need them??!!??

Speaking of weaving, do the people really think you are going to get far by doing this??? It's bad during a traffic back-up, but even worse when the traffic is moving. I can't believe the risks that some people will take to get one or two car lengths ahead. The other day, a young guy came up behind me and started weaving in and out at a fast pace. Guess what??? We both ended up at the light at the same time!!! All that wasted gas, almost putting me and other people in the morgue, to arrive at the same time!!! What an idiot!!!

Guess what!!?? There are these little lights on your car. They are controlled by a switch--and they are called--drum roll, please--BLINKERS!!! Learn how to use them!! It would really help other drivers to know when you are going to cut in front of them!!! And, TURN THEM OFF when you are back in the correct lane.

Lat I knew, there is a rule here in Connecticut, that you can't talk on your cell phone any more (hand held, that is). I can't begin to count the number of people I have seen holding their phones and talking!! I guess they don't realize that when they do this, they start to weave and go slower on the road. Just another accident waiting to happen!!

I sometimes think of the days of horse-and-buggy. Maybe the Amish have it right. Take life a lot slower and it will be safer!!!

Have a great day, and stay safe.

Me