NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN...

What is the most dangerous thing a driver can do in traffic?

DUI?

No brainer! Definitely makes the Top Ten List.

What other driver actions would you nominate for the list?

Speeding up to pass in the right hand lane at the point where other traffic is attempting to merge? (Ooo, good one.)

How about those who are exiting the expressway onto the second ramp of the cloverleaf, (you know, the tight curve?) and, crossing paths with entering traffic, speeds up to get in front of said traffic, then having to slow down in front of said traffic, while said traffic is attempting to accelerate to expressway speed. Did you follow all that? I'm getting dizzy, myself.)

Then, there's the tailgater, in such a hurry to pass... after doing so, pulls directly in front of you and decides that you should be a tailgater, too, and slams on the brakes so hard that the tires are belching smoke! (Thankfully, I've only encountered one who was that stupid.)

I could go on and on, but, if I let myself do that, I'll be up all night. Why not let you do it?

If you want to start/join a discussion on this, please jump in. The grassroots traffic safety think tank welcomes caring, thoughtful, peace-on-the-road-loving, creative and considerate thinkers like yourself. (You are all that, aren't you?)

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Have you ever seen a guy by the road holding a cardboard sign,
"Will traffic safety advocate for food?" hmmm...