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re: Another day, another gridlock-causing crash in BR

Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:45 am to
Posted by Festus
With Skillet
Member since Nov 2009
85044 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:45 am to
I go in early before 7 to try and miss what I can. But truth is, I will still get caught in some clusterfrick a few times a month.

A few observations:

Most BR interstate drivers are borderline mentally retarded.

I am constantly behind females that are putting on makeup while merging on interstate, and driving.

So many people text and drive on the interstate it's ridiculous.

18 wheeler drivers DGAF about anything or anyone else on the interstate. They consistently drive slow in the passing lane, or switch lanes whenever they feel the urge, regardless of who or what is in the lane beside them.

There are numerous imbeciles who fancy themselves citizen cops and feel it is their duty to drive the exact speed limit in the passing lane, not allowing anyone else to pass, to prove a point that they will not let anyone speed on their watch.

After an accident, drivers on the opposite side traveling the opposite direction slow down to 5 mph to stare at the wreck, causing both lanes gridlock.

I wonder if it's like this in other cities, or if BR is just a cursed shithole of driving retards.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:46 am
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
96418 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:47 am to
Baton Rouge has a history of stupid drivers.

OTOH, they aren’t nearly as aggressive as drivers in any other big or medium sized city.
Posted by caro81
Member since Jul 2017
4953 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:52 am to
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After an accident, drivers on the opposite side traveling the opposite direction slow down to 5 mph to stare at the wreck, causing both lanes gridlock.


This. I hate this so much.
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
99298 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:58 am to
quote:

I wonder if it's like this in other cities,


It is, people are by and large complete idiots.
Posted by AlbertPoolHoles
Member since Jun 2015
176 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 10:11 am to
Ever notice it’s always trucks carrying box vans?
Posted by winkchance
St. George, LA
Member since Jul 2016
4128 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 10:42 am to
State police will tell you almost ever wreck is caused because of the driver (occasionally weather). People are not taught how to drive anymore and very few realize how important it is to pay attention and be in control of their vehicle. The recklessness of drivers is amazing and it is never their fault (In their minds)
Posted by mofungoo
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2012
4583 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:07 am to
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BR is just a cursed shithole of driving retards.

YUUUUUP!
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81225 posts
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:16 am to
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So many people text and drive on the interstate it's ridiculous.



This is one thing.. Los Angeles gets shite on for all kinds of stuff (including the traffic), but texting and driving is a huge no-no there. Also, since their interstate is stop and go at all times, you have no issue switching lanes when you need to because people understand they have nowhere to go.
In BR, if you try to switch lanes and have your signal on, the person in the next lane will purposely stay up where you can't get over.. just to be a dick. Just because HOW DARE YOU get in front of them.
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