[Itsme]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

I swear the driver and road user standards have gotten worse over the last few weeks! Just far too many sketchy choices being made by those using the road, from cyclists, to cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians.

This morning, I had a guy in a local water board company vehicle look me in the eye as he pulled out in front of me, if I didn't brake he would have been T-boned. He copped a WTF hand gesture.

Yesterday, a lady in a late model Nissan was parked sideways in the middle of the road waiting to turn into an adjacent street, meaning the traffic behind had to swerve or wait to get by. She copped an earful.

Every night on the way home, idiots who weld themselves to the right-hand lane for km after km, usually at 10 kph under the limit. I assume they need to be in that lane to turn from, but don't be a "I'm entitled to be here" d.ck and move over to that land when required! Just so lazy. Nine times out of ten, the offenders are people over 50. A lot is said about the "entitled" younger generation..............well, I would question that being particular to the young.

Another observation of late, people who commit to an intersection WAY into the orange and beyond the red light, often turning across incoming traffic. Again, an entitled attitude of "they will wait for me". Maybe one day someone wont have waited, landing them in ICU?

Also, what is with pedestrians deciding to cross the road knowing full well the car will need to slow down significantly to not hit them. I had a group of people step onto the road and strolled across in front of me this week, neccistating a brake and swerve. Again, WTF?

We all know there are dills on our roads who will test you every time, just the sign of the times I guess, chill out and take it easy.
I know it's hard but hey, drivers inattention is common these days.

Cheers.