Driving

I must be getting old because I am sounding like my dad, but there a lot of stupid drivers out there.  Driving is a privilege and should be treated that way.  The car or vehicle you are driving is a very dangerous machine that does not work by itself, it needs to have competent people to operate them.

I have not always been the best driver, I have been known to go a little fast and not pay attention at times, but not so much anymore.  Maybe I am getting older or maybe it is because I have kids and that has made me more aware of what is going on, whatever the reason I know I am a much better driver then some of the people on the road today.

I don't think people know what a yield sign means or even a stop sign for that matter.  I sure know people don't know how to drive in a round-about, especially the circles of death we have down the road from here. With that being said  I have one thing that drive me crazy when driving and I have been know to yell and or fly a bird or two. That is paying attention to what you are doing.

You are not alone on the road, so pay attention!! Just because you are behind the wheel does not mean you are the only person out there.  For instance when driving down the highway stay in the right lane unless you are passing.  The left lane is for passing and if you are slower than the person behind you then get out of the way;  however if I am in the left lane passing someone, don't get right up on my but, just let finish passing and I will get over.  Even in parking lots, you are not the only one there, in this country we drive on the right side including in parking lots. The next thing, don't pull out in front of people, we should not have to stop when you pull out.  If you do happen to pull out in front then push the gas and get up to speed, we should not have to slow down to a crawl either. 

For me, one of the worst things is the use of cell phones. Now cell phones will be another post all together but for driving I do not like them. Yes I have one and yes I have talked on one and drove, but not for  long periods of time and not very often.  The problem is there are way to many people who can't walk and chew gum yet alone drive and talk on a phone, you just need to put the phone up until you reach your destination or stop to talk.  Now for you  people who are crazy enough to think you can text and drive, you might just as well carry a loaded gun with the safety off, because you are going to kill someone.  There is nothing so important that you have to text about while you are driving; however my kids and my family and friends are important enough for me to yell at you if I see you doing it.  If you are using your phone and you hear someone yell or a horn honk or you see a bird flying your direction, GOOD, you deserved it.

So for your safety and the safety of others pay attention when driving!!  Learn the rules of driving!!  Be courteous when driving!!  Don't drink and drive!! Don't text and drive!!  When you are in the car, the car should be the most important thing to you because an out of control car is just as deadly as that loaded gun.

If you don't like my opinion then you are probably one of those I am talking about, but hey its just my opinion.