Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
I often beep at other motorists while driving, if I feel they are doing something dangerous. This includes speeders or tailgaters. (Yes, you can honk someone behind you) I'll also sometimes honk at cell phone yackers, (especially if they're smoking at the same time) or people reading / putting on make up while driving. I do it for all the reasons you mentioned. Basically it just makes me feel better, because at least I had my say about their unsafe behavior. I'm very calm about it and never allow it to get me worked up. I'd feel a lot worse if I held it in. Is that bad?
No badder than the other jerk motorists who honk their horns at cyclists because it makes them feel better to express their displeasure at seeing such a "dangerous" activity as cycling in their presence. Talk about childish behavior!