Coming back from town this afternoon I was driving EXACTLY at the speed limit - 30, 35, 40 then 45 along a very winding, rather hilly road. Red convertible in back of me wants to go faster so it stays right on my tail, blowing its horn. I ignore. Finally there is a straightaway so I edge as far as possible over to the right and slow down so she could pass which she did - then she (the driver) stuck her hand out the window with one finger pointed in the air. Then she slammed on her brakes.
She turned into the same subdivision (it turns out she went to a house about 3 houses away from mine and I assume it's hers because she raised the garage door from within the car. As we were driving down my quiet side street she swerved her car from one side to the other. If a child or an animal had tried to cross, they would have been hit. Before she turned to go to her house she pulled over and yelled "you ought to learn how to drive." That did it. She had three very small children in the back seat.
With all the grace and kindness of this holiday season, I said "you're a moron and you have no right to be driving like that - especially with kids in the car. If I see you do it again I will call the police and you can deal with that." Her finger once again extended in the air she sped away.
What possesses people? Especially with kids. I'm still so mad I could spit.
Thanks for letting me vent.
She turned into the same subdivision (it turns out she went to a house about 3 houses away from mine and I assume it's hers because she raised the garage door from within the car. As we were driving down my quiet side street she swerved her car from one side to the other. If a child or an animal had tried to cross, they would have been hit. Before she turned to go to her house she pulled over and yelled "you ought to learn how to drive." That did it. She had three very small children in the back seat.
With all the grace and kindness of this holiday season, I said "you're a moron and you have no right to be driving like that - especially with kids in the car. If I see you do it again I will call the police and you can deal with that." Her finger once again extended in the air she sped away.
What possesses people? Especially with kids. I'm still so mad I could spit.
Thanks for letting me vent.
you did the right thing. Now that i have started my driving classes i have noticed how many people break the law and get away with it, or do crazy things that i hadn't realized were so dangerous before. I think the same thing you do "What possesses people? Especially with kids?'
Gosh, she really had an attitude didn't she! I really have to watch my driving now that I have a 16 yr old with a new license and my 15 yr old will be getting his driving permit in a few months...they mention every little thing....."mom...your hand aren't at 10 and 2.....mom...you pulled up past the stop sign....mom....you are going 37....the speed limit is 35....
