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Old 09-02-05 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by OC Roadie
"Confused" may lead to an unpredictable or irrational reaction. I don't think it's really about caring if a driver is confused or not. It's about making your intentions clear to drivers, so they don't do something stupid in mis-judging your intentions.
What is there to be confused about? I am in front of them, in the lane, balanced and waiting (as they are) for the light to turn green or for the car in front of me to proceed. I have already signalled that I'm braking,
and I am claiming my rightful spot as a vehicle on the roadway. I think the idea that I need to also put my foot down implies great stupidity on the part of drivers, and if that's the case I want to be clipped in and ready to move as soon as the light goes.
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