Dumbsh*t driving move number 9,293.

@TheHorse (231698)
Walnut Creek, California
September 14, 2022 8:02pm CST
You are at a stoplight in the left turn lane. The light turns green and you can't move because the dumbsh*t coming from the left of you (I live in the USA) went through the light without making sure that they would not wind up stuck in the middle of the intersection, blocking traffic if the light changed. So there you sit, taking in demographic information about said dumbsh*t, and kicking yourself for having forgotten to bring you flamethrower. Have you ever experienced this particular dumbsh*t driving move?
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josefina
@josie_ (10032)
• Philippines
15 Sep 22
A lot of stupid and reckless drivers around our streets too. Instead of a flamethrower, an RPG launcher would do a quick and more thorough job.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Sep 22
Can I get one (whatever it is) from your local government official?
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josefina
@josie_ (10032)
• Philippines
15 Sep 22
@TheHorse Rocket-propelled grenade. Our gov't got it from your US gov't as part of military aid.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
@josie_ Do you have a spare on hand?
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Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (48069)
• Staten Island, New York
16 Sep 22
In NYC, I see this happen often. Drivers speed up to try to make the light before it turns red even though they know they will get stuck at the intersection. And yet they do it anyway. And if they see they have nowhere to go they will keep on driving, even if they will block traffic. Also, as soon as the light turns green, if you don't start driving that instant people behind you start honking. Whatever happened to having patience?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
I remember NY drivers as being a tad impatient. I haven't driven in Manhattan in years.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Sep 22
Note: I edited a comment I previously wrote on my cell phone. That thing does not always give me what I type.
Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (48069)
• Staten Island, New York
17 Sep 22
@TheHorse Many people hate driving in Manhattan.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (50533)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
15 Sep 22
I don't drive.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (50533)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
16 Sep 22
@TheHorse Are you saying that I have no character?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Sep 22
@BarBaraPrz Hmm. Let me think about that. No, there are other projective tests out there.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
Vanny might call you "Innocent." Character is revealed by driving styles.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (485788)
• Italy
15 Sep 22
There are many stupid drivers on the road, they are not dumb, just selfish and careless.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (485788)
• Italy
16 Sep 22
@TheHorse I thought that many more people I know are below average... I am surprised only half.
The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Sep 22
@LadyDuck Heh. There are a lot of bobo heads out there.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
I think some are just dumb. Or entitled. "Half of the people you know are below average" --Stephen Wright
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (364810)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Sep 22
That happens occasionally here. Certainly, it's very annoying.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Sep 22
There are certain (poorly designed?) intersections here where I've seen it happen repeatedly.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (364810)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep 22
@TheHorse We have so-called 'black spots' which maybe you do too. Places which seem prone to more accidents than might be expected.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (204414)
• United States
15 Sep 22
No. Usually the dumbsh*t goes through the red light.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Sep 22
@LindaOHio I really do.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
I look left and right before proceeding through a green light. I have saved my life at least thrice by doing so.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (204414)
• United States
16 Sep 22
@TheHorse Yes, you must practice defensive driving!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (197893)
• United States
15 Sep 22
I have, and it happens often.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
"Half of the people you know are below average." --Stephen Wright
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Fleur
@Fleura (32976)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 22
Oh yes. We have what are called 'box junctions' indicated by cross-hatching on the ground, where you should not enter the 'box' unless you can clearly exit it, otherwise you may be left blocking the junction. You won't be surprised to know that people often ignore these, just like your fellow driver.
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Fleur
@Fleura (32976)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 22
@TheHorse Currently they are certainly not here!
The Horse
@TheHorse (231698)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 22
Were are the police when we need them?
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (58465)
• Philippines
30 Sep 22
I'm not a driver but my son-in-law is our family driver. What we had experienced in turning right and it says turn right anytime. We are on the outside right lane a following a car. We thought it would turn right. But to our dismay, it waited till the light turns green and went straight. It's a waste of time. Inconsiderate!