Driving is so much fun, right? But dealing with people on the road can be very annoying, to say the least. You're constantly making gestures at these people, yelling through your windshield, and literally pulling your hair out. Here are some of those road rage thoughts we can all relate to in some possible way.
1. "Nice turn signal!"
It turns out there was no turn signal involved. Sarcasm is a beautiful thing.
2. "Maintain your speed!"
This happens to me daily. It happens the most on the highway. I'll be minding my own business in the right lane and someone will pass me. No big deal... until they merge in front of me and slow down. Drives me insane, pun intended!
3. "Why are you braking?"
There's nothing in front of you! Why are you tapping the brakes? What are you so worried about, though?
4. "Tailgate me, and I'll brake-check you!"
If you drive so close to me, you will be the victim of a brake-checking. You don't want that. So back it up, dude.
5. "Get off your phone!"
Yes, I am a young adult. No, that doesn't mean I'm attached to my phone 24/7. Yikes. Put the phone down and drive. Don't take the risk of destroying your life or somebody else's. That grinds my gears.
6. "Nice muffler, you're so cool."
Damn, the sarcasm strikes again! Isn't it funny? To all the dudes who have giant trucks with rad tires, your obnoxiously loud motor system is not impressive. I wish I was as cool as you.
7. "SLOW THE HECK DOWN!"
We all experience it. We see those speed racers who want to show off going through a residential zone of 25 MPH. To me, it's stupid. You're not impressing anyone, so please lower your speed!
8. "What's with the traffic?"
I get it, there could be accidents or something like that. It happens. But if someone started a parade of traffic just to look at some birds on the shoulder, I will get mad.
9. "Turn off your high beams, jerk!"
You don't have to read the manual to know that you should never drive with your high beams on when other cars are in front of you or coming towards you. They will blind someone for sure.
10. "UGH, more traffic?"
Yes, traffic is the worst. Regardless of experience, everyone has reacted like this. How common.
11. "I'm going to be late because of you!"
We tend to blame everyone else for our problems. For example, an old lady can innocently drive slow and you're already lagging behind in your day. You blame her for making you late... when maybe it was your fault in the first place. We've all been there.
12. "There could be cops."
No matter how fearless we can be, we are on the constant look-out for police officers. Watch your speed, and do not drink and drive.
13. "Why did you have to turn out right in front of me?"
There is nobody behind me! What are you doing? You're slowing me down. You could have waited the two seconds it would have taken to turn right behind me. It makes zero sense.
14. "It's a four-way stop, not brain surgery!"
Yes, the classic four-way stop sign. Don't you just love this? It's not hard, people. Just go when it's your turn to go. Don't wave me on when you clearly got there first! You're going to hold everybody else up.
15. "I hope no one is watching as I sing and dance."
I've had people watch me dance at stop lights, and let me tell you... it was embarrassing. But no shame because I actually love singing and jamming in the car. It's fun, and no one can tell you what to do.
16. "Gas, gas, gas... how am I on gas?"
I worry dangerously about getting low on gas. I am one of those freak drivers who get anxious about having half a tank. It's bad.
17. "Oh, hold your horses and stop honking your horn!"
I've had the horn honked at me for not going on a green light IMMEDIATELY. It wasn't good enough for the guy behind me. I'm not a magician; my car can only speed up so quickly. She's old. Give us a break.
18. "Give me the finger, and I'll send it right back."
I'm a reasonable driver and I mind my own business, but when someone gives me the finger for whatever reason, I'm sure to fire back. However, for obvious reasons, I would be careful and smart, and NOT do that.
19. "Ouch! That sounds expensive!"
Whenever I run over a pothole, I say this. New Jersey roads aren't in the best condition. I try my best to avoid them, but it's so difficult.
20. "But the light is like half a mile away! Why are you braking so early?"
I hate the drivers who brake early before traffic lights or stop signs. Read the manual for the real rules! It makes me want to bang my head against the steering wheel.
21. "Illegal... that was illegal."
I say this all the time because many people blow stop signs, run red lights, and turn on red when they're not supposed to.
22. "Get your head out of your ass!"
Some people don't pay attention while they're driving. Driving is an important task that shouldn't be disrupted, so when your head is up your ass, get it out.
23. "Where's the speed limit sign?"
You're going 50 in a 35, oops. Some roads don't tell you the speed right away, so you're lost for a hot second.
24. "The sun's so freaking bright!"
It doesn't matter if you have sunglasses on or if you have the sun shields down. The sun will still get in your eyes through all of your mirrors.
25. "Literally, what the hell!"
What is wrong with people?