One Slow Driver Can Ruin The Bunch

People wonder why it bothers me when one person manages to cut in front of me. Well, that one person can turn into a dozen. Today I had one person in front of me drive just under the speed limit. In the course of .5 miles, 3 school buses and a landscape truck managed to get in front of us. With their combined slowness and stopping at every railroad track, I'd say it accounted for an additional 15 min to get to my destination. I know it's only 15 min, but when you're driving 1 hr and 15 min to work each day, every minute out of the car is precious.

Ugly is in the Eye of the Driver

So I'm driving along the highway and saw another reason of why driver suck: their sense of style. What is the appeal with those aftermarket spoilers?! Really?! You know it's not going to make your '91 Dodge Neon go any faster, or make it aerodynamic. It's just going to make your car look uglier than it already does. And the bigger it is, the uglier it looks. Really?! Your friends told you it looks good? You spent money on that?

And while we're on the subject of ugly, what's with the people with the really bad tint jobs? Do you guys see all the bubbles, or is it just a style you're going for. It looks horrible. Remove it. Why didn't you read the application instructions?! You need to use soapy water.
Some people, sheesh.

Dumb Animals

This isn't necessarily a 'drivers' post, but more a 'driving' post.
So after 21 years of driving and hitting 6 birds in flight, I finally ran over my first squirrel. I can't believe it has taken this long due to the amount of residential roads I consistently drive. While I'm not too fond of squirrels, it's not my goal to run them down when I see them trying to make a split second decision. This one was dumb though. Standing in the middle of the road, it ran in front of me instead of the other way. Needless to say, it was a weird sensation. Do I feel bad? A little, but then again, it's one less dumb rodent. Darwinism.

Old People, Enough Said!

Old people (I'll go as high at 72yrs old) should not be allowed on the road during rush hour. If teens have a curfew, older people should too. They can be just as dangerous.

Non Driving Decision Makers

This entry is dedicated to the geniuses who contribute to the already difficult workday commute. The first group I’m thinking of is ABC Tree Removal. Why on earth would you decide to start trimming trees on an already busy stretch of road through Princeton at 8:30 AM?? Don’t you realize that it is still prime morning commute time?? Can’t you wait until after 9AM when the traffic dies down? Why?! Why before 9 must you block one lane of traffic?
At least that’s a one or two day occurrence. What’s with the new traffic circle at Alexander Rd in Princeton? Not only did the geniuses not help with the evening rush, but you made the typically free-flowing morning commute through this section a real pain in the ass. Why did you put that circle there? Was that really your only option?

Helpful Drivers

So a friend of mine asked if I was always going to rant about drivers. I thought about it and realized that it wouldn't be good karma to always be so negative. So I'm going to take this moment to thank those thoughtful drivers who warn other drivers of speed traps. A simple flash of the high beams can save someone time and money.
Keep up the good work, and "Damn the Man, save the empire".

Snow on the Ground

So a dusting of snow has fallen to the ground,
You're driving like there's no one around.
You either drive too fast, or drive too slow,
Just maintain your speed and go with the flow.