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Maleficent_Rope_7844 t1_j83liqp wrote

Reply to comment by random_vermonter in Can we stop with the antagonistic road rage bullshit on 89 please by whaletacochamp

>too defensive

What do you mean by that? The whole polite thing is annoying (and dangerous)- "no no, you go, even though I have the right of way".

But that isn't defensive. We could use more defensive driving.

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kapntug t1_j83phoc wrote

>The whole polite thing is annoying (and dangerous)- "no no, you go, even though I have the right of way".

I hate that just follow the right of way so we can all stop sitting here, you weirdo!

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random_vermonter t1_j842ld6 wrote

Does driving 10-15mph below the speed limit count as over-defensive driving? The person is being cautious to the point where they're putting others in danger when trying to drive around.

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Maleficent_Rope_7844 t1_j844f63 wrote

That isn't defensive driving, though. Defensive driving is staying alert, anticipating others actions, and not taking risks. I'd argue "going with the flow" is a part of this. Going excessively slow for the conditions can be just as risky as going excessively fast.

Riding motorcycles has taught me more about defensive driving than I've ever learned driving a car. Ride as if nobody can see you, anticipate other drivers actions. That sort of thing.

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eddiesmom t1_j854v20 wrote

from..."staying alert, anticipating other's actions, not taking risks" I could tell you were a motorcyclist! 👍

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random_vermonter t1_j844uj6 wrote

Regardless of what it is called (I really don't care), I'm describing a situation that is often cited by out of state drivers as one of the worst traits of Vermonters. I usually only slow down for the conditions or when there's a traffic backup.

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