It sounds to me like all the driving complaints are really because of people who are wrapped up in their own world even when they drive.
1. Driving the speed limit is courteous. I often drive over the limit, but I can''t ask anyone else to do that. However, going the limit, especially on Georgia''s windy two-lane roads, is the least you can do for the many other drivers who have places to be lining up behind you.
2. If you are going under the limit, use the right lane. It doesn''t make any sense to have the fast drivers snaking around you, or driving in the right lane where slower drivers are entering the road. If you''re not passing anyone or making a left turn within like half a mile, get in the right lane.
3. A corollary to (2) is don''t pace people. That means if you are passing, don''t take 20 miles to do it. Speed up a little for the pass instead of blocking both lanes. If you''re not passing someone, um, why are you driving the same speed right next to them? You''re frustrating everyone behind you and increasing the chances of an accident (by increasing vehicle density).
4. Why do Georgia drivers speed up WHEN someone is passing them? I can''t count the number of times I''ve been riding someone''s a** going 58 only to have to get up to 75 to finally get past them because they speed up when they see me passing. If anything, slow down to let the guy by.
5. If you''re about to miss your turn, STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THROWING ON YOUR TURN SIGNAL IS NOT AN OPTION. Go to the next turn around point (it''s not far, trust me). Again, something I''ve only seen in Georgia.
6. Right of way: learn the rules.
I can say this for GA drivers: when they''re bad, they''re not mean or aggressive. Basically, they''re clueless.
