Comment on Welcome to petty lane
herrvogel@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
The only reason I accept to not let these people pass is if it forces you do something unsafe, like throwing yourself over to the next lane and slamming on the brakes to match speed with the other cars. Otherwise just give them the lane and let them be a reckless ass somewhere else away from you. Safer that way. It’s not your job to enforce traffic rules.
forkDestroyer@infosec.pub 3 weeks ago
Exactly. You have no clue why they’re speeding either. Sure it could be some a-hole, but it could also be someone with a medical situation, or someone that’s about to poop their pants.
When I was younger I used to stay in the lane. Now I move over if it’s safe, and let them pass. Not worth the chance of accidentally upsetting a psycho.
Lemzlez@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I agree it’s safer to let them pass, but a medical (or personal) emergency does not give you the right to endanger other people on the road by driving fast and/or recklessly. That’s why they paint priority vehicles in bright colours and put flashing lights on them - to make it safer for everyone.
If you have a medical emergency, you call an ambulance. Yes, they will have to drive to you first, but care starts when they arrive. If the emergency isn’t big enough to get an ambulance, there’s no reason to drive fast either.
Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Have you seen how expensive an ambulance ride is?
Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
Being in the US, I’d order an uber before I call for an ambulance. Even with insurance I’m afraid to test that debt machine.