What Irks You The Most?
#11
I dunno. One comes to mind, is folks not using their turn signals.
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Not actually a semi driver but when husband took me on my first trip I waved a lot. Mostly because it was so cool being up so high. Felt like you are above everyone and could see so far ahead. I loved it, no one blocked my view so when another truck passed I waved. Sorry.
Oh feel free to disregard my post as I am not a super driver or a wanabie. Trip was just eight hours and my butt hurt so bad that I need a pillow just to get home, no thanks. Hats off to all of you
#13
Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379
I dunno. One comes to mind, is folks not using their turn signals.
That is also my pet peeve! I can't read your freakin' mind!
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#14
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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The thing they really gets me at times is the people who stop 90ft from a redlight. Example..Light turns Red, they Slam on there brakes. but theres a 90ft gap between them and the crosswalk section, It's like Hello?!?! can you move up? then when they realize how far back they are..they move foward. Those people really irk me.
Or the people who think..Oh Just because I have a blinker on, I can go over with no problem. Or the idiot who thinks I have a blinker on, But won't move over, after you leave a pretty big gap for them. Or how about the guy who is doing 35mph on a 50mph road, you pass them on the right, then they realize everyone is passing them and they speed up. But what can I say I love driving, so I can't really complain, leave your space and it's all good =)
#15
Originally Posted by Random_Facts
Or how about the guy who is doing 35mph on a 50mph road....
#17
Good one, continental. I used to blow smoke about them 2 fellers, but now, I drive trucks every night that only run 65. :|
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,801
People who talk on there cell phone right next to you and are loud and act like no one else can hear them when they are practicly yelling. guy was talking about going and spankin someone right next to me and my kids I just about spit my drink all over.
I think he was talking to a guy or maybe his mom. idiot
#19
How about when we are pulling hills, part way up a hill doing 20-30 below the speed limit, driver in back figures he can out pull driver in front by 1-2 mph, jumps out in passing lane blocking all trucks that can pull the hill and all the 4wheelers. Finally crest the top and they are neck and neck now its a down hill side by side high speed race to see who gets to the bottom first.
Also tailgating BBR's, this happens WAY to often whether they tailgate other big trucks or 4wheels, cant figure the logic, it never works. Or they manage to "push" the hapless 4wheel into changing lanes right in front of me, putting me in a tailgating position. (Anybody see the 2 big trucks yesterday, westbound side I80 at the 161 in the Keystone. Truck in back ran the nose up to the firewall clean under the trailer of the truck that was in front.) Then there is the construction zone, lose a lane rolling road blocks, two BBRs blocking traffic, thinking they are doing a favor, would make more sense if we just got in to correct lane well in advance, and left sufficient spacing to allow the resistent 4wheels(and the renegade BBR's) to merge. Blocking the traffic only enhances the "negative" image we continue to give ourselves. Phew!!!, that feels a little better, just had to get that off my chest. (Hey, you guys asked) |


