Can you really drive?

Honestly,does any one out there really know how to drive.And if so perhaps you could tell me where and when the rules were ammended to quit using signals and asking permission to change lanes.Comman courtesy seems to be out the window here.Can you really drive?
Frustrating situation. Move to the country. You'll see all the same behaviors, but less often.



In Tennessee cops hand out tickets for any infraction (I think its a revenue generating activity since there is no state income tax). The result is that drivers are quite courteous.Can you really drive?
Well, Guv, here's how it works, since you asked. I always signal, but it is absolutely not to ask permission, it is for notification. This is why I always signal as I am changing lanes, not before. When you see my blinker, be informed that I am changing lanes. Perhaps it will be in front of you, perhaps behind you, perhaps to another lane that you are not in. But make no mistake, I am changing lanes. If you should happen to take offense that I am changing lanes into your lane in front of you, and you should happen to object by speeding up in order to enforce some misguided (read ';wrong';) notion that I need your permission before proceeding, you can expect to find that I will not under any circumstances change my plan of changing lanes into the lane in front of you. You will find yourself in the undesirable position of rear-ending me, at which point your car will be totaled and you and all you own will belong to me. Not to mention that you will be forced to deal with your wife, if you have one, which will entail explaining why you wrecked the family car as a direct result of being a dick. Girlfriends do not appreciate this kind of behavior either. Wives and girlfriends look at it as childish, irresponsible and reckless, none of which is good for your sex life. Why would I ask your permission to change lanes? You do not own the road, and you do not have the authority to grant permission for lane changes. It is common courtesy to let other drivers know where I am going, so they can make appropriate plans.
Yeah, I can drive; been doing it for nearly forty-five years, as a matter of fact. As far as signaling before lane changes? Don't sweat the small stuff - and it's all small stuff. Here in Texas if you put on your signal when you want to change lanes, 9 out of 10 drivers behind you will not allow it! Get over it; it's not worth the agita!
I have a license, and I can drive, but I don't know all the rules that you're ';Supposed to know.'; I still use my blinker for lane changes and all, but I agree that common courtesy is out the window and I don't know what to do about it. could you tell me?
you obviously have never driven in Manhatten....people laying on the horn even before the light changes.....well, at least you're taking your road rage here instead of behind the wheel.....i agree with the above; don't sweat the small stuff....just keep youself safe and be aware that no matter where you go, there will always be an AH.
Yes.... I would say that I do know how to drive. I'm not sure as to why so many people don't signal, it creates a hazard for the people who do signal and care about vehicular safety. The other topic that I wonder about is why people refuse to slow down in construction zones???? Its a bad situation for the construction crews who are working and for those of us who drive as an occupation, we don't appreciate being tailgated through work zones.



I always use a turn signal both in my personal car and in the company truck that I spend most of my week in. When I put on my turn signal, it means I'm coming over and the person behind me should please either speed up and pass or let me over. I certainly don't cut in abruptly or very close like an aggressive driver, but I change lanes confidently and safely. Going back to construction zones, please feel free to tailgate me if you must, I plan on going the posted speed limit as they carry double fines and points which I really don't care to become involved with. Many work zones near Tampa, FL have lane shifts that require stradling a shoulder drop off and therefore unsafe to drive a 75,000# tractor trailer very fast on.



Conversely, if you signal to shift ahead of me or need to get ahead without driving like a complete jerk, I normally do what I can to leave enough space for people to pass. If you plan on passing a string of cars and then cutting in front of me from the right and narrowly between my front bumper and the rear end of the car in the slow lane.... I try to make sure that I close the gap and you have to pass on the left. Reasoning is that there are already cars passing me on the left, no need to set up a dual side impact collision right in front of me.
Guv, you are really getting on our nerves. Police cars and emergency vehicles are not asking for permission to pass when they turn on their flashing lights and sirens. They can and will bust you if you don't clear the way. Red Light, Move Right? Perhaps you've heard of the rule. And since when did lights and sirens become turn signals? Man, you are stupid. Dangerous as well. My driver license is a PRIVILEGE that gives me the RIGHT to drive on public roads. Read your DMV manual again, and for God's sake learn to write and spell. People will take you much more seriously if you can put a coherent sentence together. How old are you, anyway? You're acting 15.
Ok,2 pieces of info for ya,

1. you have to drive for every-one else on the road and

2. just concentrate on what YOUare doing and keep at least a 3 second gap between you and the car in front,i.e ';Keep your eyes on the road and your hand's upon the wheel.';



I used to be a lot like you,getting pissed off when people ';cut me off';,until i realised they had a destination to get to also and would more than likely want to get there in one piece as well.



I would also like to add that i have been driving cars for over 25 years,and have recently just got my motor-cycle licence,what an eye opener that is !!!!!

At least when your in a car you have some protection around you,trying putting up with tail-gaters,people on the wrong side of the road,people that cut corners,4wd's towing caravans etc.....
Women should Drive . We would be safer.
well this is one heck of a question.i do know how to drive and belive i do it well.i dont think i have ever ';asked for permission'; to change lanes i use the turn signal to inform others im gonna change lanes and ive developed a personal rule about that its ';3 flashes and im coming over'; so i really wouldnt recomend being on the side of me too long. obviously if there is a soccor mom in a mini van im not gonna run her off the road.i also ALWAYS pull over for emergency vehicles.the house,life ect. i save might be my own family.i also have been known to stop to let pedestrians cross the street in the city.or to let someone pull out. if more people would use some sence it makes for a much more pleasant drive.btw im 39 been driving from the age of 16 and have an accident free driving record.