Thursday, January 29, 2004

Total commute to home: 1 hour, 56 minutes. Granted there was a 10 minute zig to get gas. But really, that 10 minutes was nothing compared to the rest of it.

1. To the people who drive on Duke Street, headed from the Landmark Mall direction to the exit to I-95: there’s a quicker way than waiting in that one lane that’s held hostage by the traffic cop at the crucial light just before the off ramp. Continue past the exit to the mess of construction just before you head into Old Town and turn right. Pass the courthouse and continue to follow the signs to I-95. Trust me, it’s much faster and at least you’re moving.

2. To the jerk who cut me off and proceeded to drive 15MPH in a 35MPH zone: What is your problem? Put your foot on the pedal and move it!

3. What is it with people who persist in driving below the speed limit in the left lanes? Why? WHY??? Listen, I know you have a left exit up ahead - it’s 10 miles up ahead! Move to the right if you’re going to drive 40MPH in a 55MPH. Because the people who are tailgating and passing you really want to drive 70+MPH, especially in that left lane and most especially on the Beltway.

4. Actually, what is it with people who persist in driving below the speed limit period? Why? WHY??? If there’s no other traffic ahead of you to keep you from driving at the full speed limit, why are you driving 10-15 MPH below what you can legally drive? Do you think you’re safer? I’m here to tell you that you’re a menace. Put your foot on the pedal and move it.

So the point of this post? A little venting, a little driving lesson for those in need. Although too many people who need remedial driving lessons don’t think they need remedial driving lessons.

That is all.