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Originally Posted by VApeople

When I drive, I do not care what you want me to do. I'm going to drive how I want to and you have to learn how to deal with me.

I have had discussions about driving techniques with others on TOTV. When I describe how I drive, some of them get very upset with me, but it does not matter. I truly enjoy driving and I get to where I am going, so I am not going to change.

Originally Posted by defrey12

THAT IS THE MOST SELFISH SENTENCE I HAVE EVER READ. You should be reported to the DMV as an unsafe driver and have your license suspended! People who don’t think the rules apply to them are DANGEROUS! I was a professional driver for 35 years, so I KNOW what’s what. I hope I NEVER encounter you!

Originally Posted by VApeople

I am an old codger. When I need to turn left on Morse or BV, I get in the left lane about a mile before the upcoming roundabout.

Of course, as I pull into the left lane I accelerate so that am driving at the absolute utmost allowable speed permitted by law.

Originally Posted by defrey12

In the sentence where s/he states he drives how s/he “wants” infers a dangerous scofflaw with disregard for the rules of the road…and a disregard for others. After 4,000,000 miles driven, and having seen people like this in no less than 48 out of 50 states, I think I’m uniquely qualified to comment. I also have a command of the English language. So, yes, I know an inference…

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I have to agree that they implied their driving habits are unconventional and likely dangerous. It is easy to say, “I obey the law.” It is equally easy to say, “I drive courteously.” They said neither.

They wrote that many argue with them about their driving style but they just don’t care and others can learn to deal with it. While not a clear statement that they have dangerous habits, the implication is there. It is hard to imagine an unconventional style that others disagree with that is not a hazard.

Originally Posted by VApeople

That's because you have a very limited imagination.

Actually, one person criticized my driving because I often refuse to turn right on red.

I think, if you've seen that first poster's posts over the years, that he/she is not a reckless driver, more likely he/she drives slower than a constipated hippopotamus, and as such probably gets passed often, and generates a large number of one-fingered salutes as well. That being said, moving into the left lane a mile in advance of a left turn is ridiculous, as is the concept that all other drivers have to "deal with him". If he keeps it up, one day a driver may "deal with him" by running him off the road, or worse. And not turning on red when safe to do so will draw you even more ire from other drivers.

Next rant to follow. Hint: it involves left lane Louies