Why Other Drivers Annoy us

We know. You are the best driver out there and everyone else needs to learn how to do it right! Instead of flying into road rage when a driver forgets to turn on their blinker to turn right into the area you are trying to leave, take a look at what other drivers think of you. It goes both ways! Here are some of the most annoying things WE do when driving.

1.       Talking on a cell phone – One hand on the wheel, the other holding the phone, the other changes the station, the other grabs the drink. Oh…wait… 4 hands? Are we drunk? Actually, statistics show you are as likely to cause an accident while on the cell phone as when you are drunk. Distracted driving is a huge issue. Use a Bluetooth or, even better, don’t talk on the phone.

2.       Staying in the left lane on the highway – The left lane is for passing. Period. If you stay in the left lane, you force other drivers to do something unsafe – pass on the right. Drivers in some states are notorious for staying in the left lane (Wisconsin). Just use it to pass, and then move back.

3.       Leaving the “brights” on – This is more dangerous than annoying. The high beams hitting your eyes can blind you for a split second. Check for the high beams when you turn the lights on.

4.       Double parking – OK…this isn’t driving, but…really…why do people take up two parking spaces in parking lots?

5.       No signaling properly – It’s a common courtesy. We can’t figure out what another driver is going to do and then end up calling insurance. Going to switch lanes, hit the blinker. Going to turn, hit the blinker.

Let’s all try to be courteous out there. It makes for a much easier commute.