Okay so I am going to start this off by saying, I am one of those people who starts relaxing after work the minute I get into my car. I am not one of those people who trip out because they have to make a tedious drive home before they can relax. I like to turn up my music, sing obnoxiously, and drive home, its totally relaxing to me. SO this being said...here is my #1 thing I HATE about traffic...pretty much because this is a huge reason we sit in traffic from what I have observed...
The people who think they are more important than everyone else on the road. PICK A LANE AND STICK WITH IT! (unless of course the lane is closed for construction of course) When people change lanes all the time they are forcing the line to slow down behind them BECAUSE most drivers are only paying attention to the 10 feet in front of them and aren't aware of everyone else (don't ask me why...but its totally dangerous and stupid) SO when you cut someone off in traffic they apply brakes slightly and then that slow down grows exponentially until someone 20 cars back is now at a complete stop. I like to put it in 2nd gear and cruise because otherwise my left foot might fall off but when this stupid slow down to a stop happens I now have to downshift -.- AND YOU MESSED UP MY GLORIOUS SINGING! :) Just kidding...but in all seriousness here is what I have learned...
Pick a lane and stick with it, just sit through the traffic. If we all just get through traffic with some patience it will be over faster and we can be with our families quicker. I drive the speed limit and pick a lane, I have watched those cars who cut through traffic, cause slow downs, drive dangerously, etc. and they haven't gotten out of traffic any faster than me. I end up at the same place about 1 minute later. When driving to class and people drive radically they aren't even out of their car by the time I have parked in the same lot. Therefore the rushing doesn't help you! Just cruise!
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