aranamac t1_iwgi5a2 wrote on November 15, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Reply to comment by MalyutkaB in Curious about drivers merging onto the highway by EthicalBribes

Did you grow up in Mass?

I learned to drive in Southern California. I feel so much safer driving out there than here in Mass. every day I’ve got someone on 95 swerving or drifting into my lane, or suddenly drove 45 in the middle lane while everyone else goes 75, or the “can’t slow down below 95 or I’ll die” folks who weave in and out around you out of nowhere, or the sudden stops from 85 to 0. I’m starting to get anxious and freaked out when I drive here, and I’ve driven extensively all over the country. This is the first place I’ve felt unsafe daily driving.

MalyutkaB t1_iwgqmff wrote on November 15, 2022 at 2:58 PM

I did grow up in mass. Over on the west coast it has the same problem where people merge at 10 mph followed by immediately changing 3-4 lanes to get into the passing lane then slowing down to 10 mph under the speed limit. Then someone gets mad and starts shooting at that car causing a huge accident.

Also even the most minor fender bender will cause an hour backup from the worst rubbernecking Ive ever witnessed in my life.

A 20 mile drive here always takes over an hour for whatever reason. I just hate how unnagressive and oblivious the drivers are here.

BlaineTog t1_iwh543j wrote on November 15, 2022 at 4:36 PM

I grew up in the SF Bay Area and I totally agree. Drivers out here scare the shit out of me. Not nearly as much as Connecticut or New York drivers, and then there's NH drivers who clearly have no will to live, but at least 1 out of every 5 drivers in Mass. has no business being on the road. Driving when I'm back in California is so much less stressful.