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09-27-2012 , 10:14 AM

#1776

trob888

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People who automatically slow down when they see cops even if they're already driving the speed limit (or even slower sometimes)

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09-27-2012 , 10:15 AM

#1777

Coasterbrad

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When I'm driving and I see the light a half mile ahead is red or just turned red I will take my foot off the gas and start to coast. This seems to piss people off behind me and in turn that pisses me off, but it shouldn't. It all works out in the end though because they switch lanes to speed up to the red light and stop. Then I am driving right by them as they are at a complete stop and need to accelerate again while I never lost my momentum because I didn't speed up to the light and break. Justice.

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09-27-2012 , 10:31 AM

#1778

trob888

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^^ I do the same thing. For some reason I really enjoy seeing people fly by and then have to slam on their brakes, but at the same time it makes me sad that I among so many ******s.

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09-27-2012 , 10:38 AM

#1779

rakemyblind

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Originally Posted by Rolando Blackman

people that slow down really hard on the freeway when getting off on an exit. especially when there's a long ramp with which to slow down on

Yes. I drive a truck and this tilts me to no end. Sometimes they come from 3 lanes over at the last minute and slam on the brakes in front of me. But I am supposed to keep a safe distance. Sometimes it's difficult to do with people with no respect out there.

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Originally Posted by trob888

People who automatically slow down when they see cops even if they're already driving the speed limit (or even slower sometimes)

Especially when the cop is on the other side of the divided highway with a car already pulled over. It's like they think the cop is going to drop what he's doing jump the median and pull them over too. lol

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09-27-2012 , 10:40 AM

#1780

27offsuit

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Originally Posted by trob888

People who automatically slow down when they see cops even if they're already driving the speed limit (or even slower sometimes)

my personal favorite in regards to this is people jacking up their brakes on the highway when they see a cop who has someone pulled over going the other ****ing direction with like jersey ****ing barriers between the two sides.

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09-27-2012 , 10:42 AM

#1781

-chopper-

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sandwiches

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09-27-2012 , 11:42 AM

#1782

SirGaribaldi

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

there is a (german) stand up comedian rant on youtube who goes on for 5minutes why people who do this (slowing down when they see a redlight) are the scum of the world and the biggest morons out there.

that tilted me so f hardcore i couldnt stop screaming (in my head) "WHO IS THE REAL ****** HERE ONEONEONE!"

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09-27-2012 , 11:45 AM

#1783

lonely_but_rich

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You?

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09-27-2012 , 12:08 PM

#1784

dukemagic

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

Coasting when you see that the light is red is just good driving, but only up to a certain point. A half mile is way beyond that point. At 45 mph, that'd be 40 seconds of coasting. There's a very good chance that light is going to change well before you get there, and slowing down that early can also be dangerous since you're disrupting the normal flow of traffic.

I'm not sure what the cut-off point is, it depends on the speed of traffic, the specific stoplight's cycle time, etc. I'd guess it's closer to 1/8 mile, but I haven't thought about it too much.

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09-27-2012 , 01:55 PM

#1785

JuntMonkey

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Originally Posted by dukemagic

You also have to be conscious of whether you, by coasting, are blocking people trying to get into a turning lane before the light changes.

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09-27-2012 , 02:42 PM

#1786

stinkypete

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Originally Posted by Rolando Blackman

people that slow down really hard on the freeway when getting off on an exit. especially when there's a long ramp with which to slow down on

[ ] things that shouldn't piss you off
[x] but do

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09-27-2012 , 02:46 PM

#1787

stinkypete

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

if "half mile" is accurate, you're the ****** in this situation, but i'll assume it's an exaggeration.

it's mostly the same people who accelerate/brake into red lights and tailgate to the extent that they're riding their brakes more often than necessary who complain about gas prices. if only they weren't ******ed, they could save 10-20% in fuel costs with basically zero effort.

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09-27-2012 , 02:58 PM

#1788

skJacob

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When people use the term "depression" as an equivalent to "being sad".

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09-27-2012 , 03:59 PM

#1789

Coasterbrad

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Originally Posted by stinkypete

Half mile was definitely an exaggeration, 1/8 mile is probably more accurate. I'm not stupid about it and I will be considerate if there's a chance the person behind me is turning and I am slowing them from doing that.

Driving smart can save you so much though, as you said. I'm getting about 30mpg in a 95 Avalon. No freaking need to speed up to red lights.

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09-27-2012 , 05:22 PM

#1790

Rolando Blackman

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Originally Posted by stinkypete

[ ] things that shouldn't piss you off
[x] but do

is there a thread titled 'things that should piss you off and do'?

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09-28-2012 , 02:53 AM

#1791

CornStalker

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That Bounty commercial with the dude saying"What a deal the juicer was"then it starts leaking.Dude sounds like a pilled out Dbag!

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09-28-2012 , 10:18 PM

#1792

DeucesAx

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Originally Posted by SirGaribaldi

Which one? do you have a youtube link?

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09-29-2012 , 02:04 AM

#1793

Golden_Rhino

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When I see an adult hold a fork like a child (make a fist and hold fork).

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10-01-2012 , 05:07 AM

#1794

-chopper-

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toothbrushes

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10-01-2012 , 10:55 AM

#1795

MFCMark

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Cyclists jumping red lights.

I don't even drive, am fully aware of the danger of them trying to accelerate away from the lights at the same time as cars, and am not even especially referring to them cutting across junctions.

For some reason, seeing cyclists ride through red lights, even with all the care in the world, tilts me no end.

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10-01-2012 , 01:07 PM

#1796

Dyenimator

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Originally Posted by TBadr

People who can't differentiate between a trash can and a recycle bin. We have at work, labeled, differently colored containers that have written in big bold letters : "TRASH" and "PLASTIC/PAPER". It's really not that ****ing complicated. Why is there a half eaten bagel in the recycle bin and an empty unrinsed milk jug in the trash? FFF UUUUU

But how if you need to throw something away and that's the closest receptacle?