A regular visitor to the Arrive Alive website sent a link to an article that appeared on The Times. The story was titled “Jo’burg’s 10 most irritating driver habits” and in this story The Times Online lists 10 irritating (and dangerous) South African driver habits.
I would like to share these habits on this Blog as well:
1. Reversing along the highway’s emergency lane after missing an off-ramp.
2. Ignoring the ’four-way stop rule’ when traffic lights aren’t working.
3. Drivers who perform U-turns on the highway (crossing the middle strip and turning into the fast-lane in the opposite direction) to avoid traffic jams.
4. Straddling lanes or the solid white line when driving around a corner.
5. Speaking/SMS-ing on a cellphone while driving.
6. Tailgating and headlight flashing.
7. Stopping halfway into an intersection when waiting for the green light.
8. Turning in front of oncoming traffic cars at intersections.
9. Performing U-turns and 3-point turns in the middle of intersections.
10. Throwing rubbish out car windows.
I would like to invite visitors to share their thoughts on other examples of dangerous driving in their cities and neighbourhoods!!