Driving

After a very close encounter with a 16 wheeler this morning, I feel the need to express my concern about the way some folks drive. Here are a few things that we learned, but have forgotten in the years since school.

1. If you're in a bigger vehicle and can't move because of a smaller vehicle, let the smaller vehicle move to safety before attempting to move on. Driving forward as the smaller car is driving backwards, thus giving the smaller car's driver a small heart attack and fear for the life of her baby in the backseat is unacceptable.

2. When someone leaves three car lengths between herself and the car in front of her, that doesn't mean zoom up and cut her off. The space is so that if someone slams on their brakes, she has enough time to brake and not destroy the car.

3. Tailgating for no reason is ridiculous. While my perfume is lovely, you cannot smell it through the vehicles. Back off my behind, you're scaring me and making me angry.

4. When there's an opportunity to let people merge, DO IT. Not letting people onto the road is selfish and rude. Common courtesy is each car on the road lets one merging car in, in zipper fashion, to keep things smooth. Stop being an idiot.

5. Be aware of your surroundings! Merging without looking is dangerous! Your blind spot is a real thing. Do a spot check before almost causing a car crash.

6. The biggest one- YOU ARE NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON ON THE ROAD. Everyone is equally treasured, with families who will miss them if they're gone. Stop driving like the rest of us peons are expendable and we'll all get along.