Friday, September 19, 2014

Bad Driver

She was a bad driver.
She was first in line in the left turn lane, I was right behind her as we waited for the light to change.
Her right turn signal was flashing.
When the light turned green, she waited patiently for the oncoming traffic to clear.
Then she waited some more. I could see her looking at the stopped cross-traffic, apparently unsure if they were going to suddenly lurch forward.
Finally, she eased into the intersection and completed her left turn. Her right turn signal mercifully quieted.
I followed.
We came to a four-way stop where she slowed slightly before ignoring the other traffic and entering the intersection to complete a wide right turn. No signaling this time.
Again, I followed, reluctantly.
I was just beginning to wonder if I would follow her all the way to work when she abruptly turned right.
From the center lane, across the lane specifically for right turns.
Again, no turn signal.