Folks, we really need to get together as a team and try to stop driving like a bunch of assholes. We're killing ~32K of each other Every. Single. Year. and I'm tired of it. That's about three or four every hour, none of whom woke up expecting this kind of ultimate bullshit. That's not even counting the "injuries," a word that can mean anything from a sprained wrist to the complete loss of all four limbs and also a bunch of burning. (Hey, I'm sure it's happened - it was just the worst thing I could think of off the top of my head.) In an effort to cut back on this number, if only by one, I say we have a talk about what shitty drivers we all are. To keep it balanced and introspective, for every complaint you sound off about what other drivers are doing wrong, confess some of the ways in which you're either an Idiot or a Maniac. It doesn't have to be one-for-one, but if you're gonna bitch, confess.
I fall under the category of "idiot." I obey every speed limit, take my sweet time pulling into turns, and generally just piss off everyone that's behind me. I'm also fucking terrified the whole time I'm driving, which I'm sure has a detrimental effect on my reflexes and attention span. I need to learn how to relax and trust at least myself when I'm on the road. Any advice on that is welcome.
One of the deadliest mistakes I see SO MANY other people making is vigorously trying to do anything besides navigate a steel and glass cage at breakneck speeds among other humans who are attempting the same miracle of courage and technology. Put that phone down immediately, wrap that cheeseburger back up until you're home, and pull off the road if you need to administer justice and order to the Backseat Brigade! I realize that small multitasking is possible to the point of being almost safe, so I'm not passing on judgment on everyone who lights a cigarette, changes the radio, or takes a sip of their drink.
Who else has pet peeves and shortcomings when traveling upon The Road.