Emotional Drivers
Just a little vent this morning on the emotional state of drivers in general out there. It absolutely kills me how so many drivers seem to think they are the only ones with lives and schedules that need to be at a certain place by a certain time. A simple observation of how many people are on the road with you is a good indicator of how not alone in the traffic world we are.
When I take my daughter to school every morning it is a very in the face reminder of a large group of people trying to get places on time. There are lines coming from both directions all waiting their turn to reach the drop off point. Once the gate is opened and kids are let on the school grounds the line moves fairly efficiently. But waiting for that moment causes a lot of upset people who do stupid things. It may only be the difference of 3 minutes or less but you’d think it was hours for the reactions. Some fly past the standing traffic to use the parking lot to drop off instead. Others try to cut each other off instead of taking turns. In short, many people are so inconsiderate of anyone besides themselves and it always amazes me. These people still haven’t learned that even the craziest, fastest driving in busy areas only buys a difference of 5 minutes or less. However they risk causing accidents which would delay many people for many minutes/hours not to mention the negative impact on another’s life and/or health.
As I was rounding the corner coming back home a car came screaming down the way going the opposite direction. She was clearly not expecting to have anyone else be at the corner because when I rounded it she started honking her horn and motioning for me to move out of the way.
I can never find my horn when I want/need it. The fact that she was on hers and motioning wildly the very moment she saw me tells me she’s quite well versed in using hers. I hate sharing the road with people like this. A quick review of my position showed I was on the right side of the road so it must have been a habit based reaction for the other driver. What a waste of training.
Like this article? 
Gee, you mean it doesn’t only happen in Riverton, Utah (that’s where my son’s school is)?
I’ve got stories, too, of moronic drivers!!! No wonder we Idaho-trained drivers grew up thinking Utah drivers were the worst. They’re pretty bad…
Although I DO recognize everyone can be pretty bad…
Comment by Laura Bybee — August 29, 2006 @ 3:18 pm
[...] Have you looked around lately to observe those around you and their temperament? I’m finding some interesting generalities. People who don’t have to care for or be responsible for a child generally are less civil. The world is still about them and their needs/wants. They have a low tolerance for everything and anything that upsets their expecations. There is so much of negative in the world, so much of unkindness and complaining. As a parent you get a double dose because your child falls into this bracket for many years. But it is this very experience that teaches you how to be a better person. Crazy how that works but it does. [...]
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