What's your biggest pet peeve?

[AnotherKD]

I think another problem with the drivers around here is that people often drive in areas where they just aren't comfortable. For instance, I'm good with everything DC and NoVA. Anything in MD? I have no idea where I'm going. Where I used to live in other cities and be comfortable with the city and the surrounding areas in kind of a concentric circle, and stay in that area for the most part, people are forced to go in different areas almost every day around here, it seems.

And I love it when people make a left from the right lane and vice versa.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

Michigan? You've never had the pleasure of driving around DC. Out of DC, MD and VA, I think Maryland drivers are the worst. I think that they were never taught that a turn signal exists.

Although people not using turn signals can be somewhat annoying at times, that doesn't nearly frustrate me as much as the slow starts and driving 10-15mph slower than the speed limit. I think the reason why I'm so annoyed with it is because I've never witnesssed anything like this in other states. And it's not like it happens on occasion like it has done in other states I've lived in, but it happens every time I leave the house at least 3-4 times before I get back home.

Originally Posted by AGDee

I admit it... I won't go more than 10 over and people get really ticked off and get on my tail when I'm going 80 already. I think if I'm going 10 over, I get to be in the fast line, deal with it. Besides, the car in front of me isn't going faster than 80 either so Mr. Impatient Ride My Tail isn't going to get very far if he gets past me.

I really hate when all the lanes are going about the same speed (over the speed limit) and some joker is crazily going from lane to lane, as if they will break some magic spell and be able to get through if they keep switching lanes. I can't begin to imagine how tense these people are. It makes me want to sing Bob Marley to them "Don't worry, be happy".

It's not on the freeways, it's on the streets and at stop lights that it happens. When I'm on the freeway, I just flow with the traffic or do the speed limit. I never do below unless the weather is bad. I agree with you, I don't like impatient drivers especially if I'm doing the speed limit or flowing with the traffic, but I have issues with people who will not do the speed limit and rather than doing 50mph (the max speed limit) on a two lane street, they would rather do 35-40 and in both lanes. I don't get that. I've never witnessed this until I moved here. It's insanely ridiculous and it drives me up a wall.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

It's not on the freeways, it's on the streets and at stop lights that it happens. When I'm on the freeway, I just flow with the traffic or do the speed limit. I never do below unless the weather is bad. I agree with you, I don't like impatient drivers especially if I'm doing the speed limit or flowing with the traffic, but I have issues with people who will not do the speed limit and rather than doing 50mph (the max speed limit) on a two lane street, they would rather do 35-40 and in both lanes. I don't get that. I've never witnessed this until I moved here. It's insanely ridiculous and it drives me up a wall.

Honestly? 95% of my driving is on the freeway. Other than that, it's pretty rural roads where I am so it's not bad. There are two roads/intersections that I avoid if I can because they are loaded with businesses and traffic is slow there. I stick to open roads mostly. But, that's part of why I choose to live way down here instead of where you are. Seems like most of the jobs I see posted are up your way though. I could be in for a helluva commute if I get a job up there.

[ADqtPiMel]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

I think another problem with the drivers around here is that people often drive in areas where they just aren't comfortable. For instance, I'm good with everything DC and NoVA. Anything in MD? I have no idea where I'm going. Where I used to live in other cities and be comfortable with the city and the surrounding areas in kind of a concentric circle, and stay in that area for the most part, people are forced to go in different areas almost every day around here, it seems.

And I love it when people make a left from the right lane and vice versa.

Totally. I don't drive often, but I'm totally fine in DC proper. Put me in Virginia and I'm a total wreck (though I blame Virginia's aversion to ANY KIND OF SIGNAGE).

My main pet peeve is people being inattentive to their surroundings. I have to run about a half mile through my neighborhood to get to my running paths and people weaving around the sidewalk staring at their phone, walking four abreast, etc. piss me off. Share, dammit!

[AOEforme]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

Totally. I don't drive often, but I'm totally fine in DC proper. Put me in Virginia and I'm a total wreck (though I blame Virginia's aversion to ANY KIND OF SIGNAGE).

OMG. You are so not kidding. In Wisconsin, there are road signs like every two feet. I'm perpetually afraid of getting a speeding ticket because it will be miles before I see a sign.

I'm loving the 70 mph speed limit on the highways though.

[ADqtPiMel]

Originally Posted by AOEforme

OMG. You are so not kidding. In Wisconsin, there are road signs like every two feet. I'm perpetually afraid of getting a speeding ticket because it will be miles before I see a sign.

I'm loving the 70 mph speed limit on the highways though.

I've lived in DC for 5 years and I still haven't figured out how to get on the GW Parkway going south BECAUSE THERE ARE NO FREAKING SIGNS. I always end up at the Pentagon somehow. Once I get turned around, I can get on the parkway from the other direction, so it's just become an expected part of the journey. Ha!

[sceniczip]

People who see a cop and then go 10 under the speed limit. Seriously Mr. Cop is not going to pull you over for going the speed limit, I promise!