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August 14, 2017 at 12:41 pm #891855
lizw80ParticipantI am so upset right now that my hands are shaking and I am hoping (with a very slim chance) that the driver who didn’t want me to legally zipper merge in front of him on southbound 35th at Holly reads this.
I don’t understand why this guy thought it was so important to get ONE car ahead that it was worth shoving me into the middle lane when I was already zippering into the single lane. He refused to yield and kept pushing me over to the point where I was forced into the turn lane and had to put on the brakes to get over behind him. A long honk on my part did nothing–not even eye contact from him. I know he did it on purpose and didn’t care. I just really don’t understand why people do this. Keep in mind that I was merging legally–every other car. I didn’t shove my way in. (Also, he’s really ultimately contributing to poor traffic flow if this is the norm for him. The whole point of zipper merging is to keep traffic moving smoothly and not force people to slam on their breaks just so you can “get ahead”.)
I’m a combination of enraged and on the verge of tears. If this guy is willing to drive like this on a weekday at noon on surface street, what’s he like in substantial traffic? I can’t imagine he’s a safe and courteous driver.
Dude in the silver SUV with a UW sticker on the back who did this, if you’re reading this, I truly believe that the way a person drives can indicate a person’s true colors. I wouldn’t be surprised if you weren’t the most patient or thoughtful man. Watch out for Karma!- This topic was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by lizw80.
August 14, 2017 at 5:27 pm #891881
angelescrestParticipantI am so sorry. I can imagine how shaken you feel. It’s really awful out there. If it helps, two people (2!!!) gave a wave of thanks when I let them in driving back from UW. There are good, kind, aware drivers out there, but it often feels like we’re in a sea of a-holes.
August 15, 2017 at 9:02 am #891970
newnativeParticipantedited after finding out from WSB that Judy’s post was bogus.
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August 16, 2017 at 9:50 am #892097
PonderosaParticipantLiz, I am sorry to hear about this. I completely understand where you are coming from.
Just yesterday, I was honked at for slowing for a yellow light, while the driver behind me honked and veered around me in the other lane to run the then-red light. I was also boxed out by someone who attempted to pass me by speeding around me through a painted median to get around a traffic backup on westbound Lander, while I attempted to legally enter the turn lane (waiting until the legal opening, blinker on, etc).
Seattle is the worst driving I have experienced in the United States, tied with the Miami area (for different reasons). The driving I have experienced here is inattentive and aggressive, somehow at the same time, and I have experienced your feelings more than once after being on the road. I am looking to spend less time behind the wheel, but I know walking and biking more won’t keep me from experiencing these issues. I’m at a loss as what we can do as citizens except for improve our own driving, which only goes so far. We need enforcement in place for everyone. I have written to SPD (not sure who or the pathway, it was a few years ago), but received nothing back. I don’t know the inner workings of the SPD or how hiring and funding gets prioritized, but something needs to be done.
August 16, 2017 at 12:02 pm #892105
JanSParticipantPonderosa…just curious if you have driven in Connecticut…
August 16, 2017 at 2:55 pm #892125
GracianoParticipantYou should get out more, This happens all the time…
I like the signal, then they just move over…expecting you to make room for them.
Most of the bad drivers don’t even know it’s them…August 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm #892158
Seattle ScofflawsParticipantIt’s pretty bad here and just getting worse. I feel like I have to just yield to everyone regardless of the law, just to avoid an accident or road rage. Police should pull people over like back in the day but they don’t. The problem is way too big now anyway.
Liz, I get the shakes once a week based on what I see or based on what happens to me. I remember when people were nice on the roads in Seattle/ West Seattle. Wasn’t that long ago.
August 16, 2017 at 8:28 pm #892159
Seattle ScofflawsParticipantWell said. I love those mergers too, thinking a signal is all they need or the half look no look slight shift of the head. It’s amazing there aren’t more accidents.
August 16, 2017 at 8:28 pm #892006
anonymeParticipantI was immediately suspicious of “Judy Mellon”, especially after the attempt to stir things up with a deliberately racist remark.
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