Hi All, pretty new to the forum. Just felt like venting about some of my pet peeves with drivers.

Tailgaters - I don't understand why anyone feels the need to do this. It's very dangerous and illegal. I don't care how slow the person in front of you is going. There's no reason to put their and your lives at risk because you are impatient and reckless. I don't remember this happening much 20 years ago when I got my license. Over the last 5 years, I've lived in a few parts of the country, and am shocked to see how often this happens to myself and other drivers. I'm not one to drive slow, but I'm not a speeder. My max is the speed limit or no more than 5 MPH above.

Speeders - Sometimes I think people read the speed limit signs as speed minimum. The other day, I'm on the highway doing 75 in a 70, in the middle lane, and I have people riding my bumper like crazy. Why? This makes me especially frustrated when my pregnant wife is in the car, and I will be even more frustrated when I'm riding around with our baby boy in a few months.

Left Lane Tailgaters - For some reason, some folks seem to be so entitled that they don't think the rules of the road apply when they are in the left lane on a highway. Yes, the speed limit signs still apply to you. Yes, no tailgating also applies in the left lane. If the speed limit is 70 and I'm doing 75 in the left lane, that doesn't give you the right to blow your horn, swerve, wave your arms, scream, and otherwise act like a moron. The only thing you get to do is SLOW DOWN. If the left lane is passing only, that doesn't mean you get to hang out there doing 90 so you can pass the safer drivers.

HOV Lane Violators - Love when you see the HOV lane signs saying 2+ passengers only or any # of passengers if you have a hybrid or electric vehicle. Then, you see armys of SUVs and pickup trucks with one occupant - doing 80-90mph no less - in the HOV lane. Really?

4 Banger Pedal Mashers - I have respect for whatever car you drive. What I don't like is when people disrespect me by putting my life in danger. What I don't get is when I have a Civic, Accord, Corolla, Camry, or other 4 cyl vehicle riding my tail. I drive a V8 Audi. Dude, what are you trying to prove by breaking the law and over-revving that little toy engine?

Ok, hope I wasn't too offensive. I'm done.