Thoughts

I was honked at today. I had a gentleman who was absolutely furious with me today as I was on my way from work to home.

It is the classic scenario of two lanes may continue straight through the light, though the right lane will end shortly there after. I do not believe this concept is new to anyone.

Another part, which I am sure you will all be familiar with as well is that this guy opts for the right lane through the light in hopes of a merge before his lane ends. It was only a few days ago that I brought this exact point up in the Pet Peeves thread on the forum.

Why is it that when this guy makes no effort to merge (despite the large space between me and the car behind me) before he just starts sauntering into my lane. This guy ASSUMES I am going to let him in. What gives him the right to my lane? Just because he is going to try and take it? I think not.

I know I am not alone in saying that I stood my ground. I will not let you into my lane like that. Sure, if there are times when I let people in. I am not saying that I rule the roadways. It is this situation that gets under my skin, however.

Oh, right, so he just starts to move into my lane casually as if I might not notice him coming over. He sees that I make no move to offer him the spot and brakes hard (he had no more lane) and gets behind me while honking and flailing his arms wildly.

Can anyone explain the mentality of this guy? There are million other drivers that do this same thing. I admit that I will be that guy, but I will get over only when there is room. Never do I assume it is my DMV given right to change lanes.