Skidmark #4 - Scared of the Suicide Lane

I was driving with my boss and some idiot driver stopped his car in the left lane of a 55 mph highway. Mr. Florida Buick driver, you are the Skidmark of the Week!

Move into the center turn lane BEFORE you stop. Preferably before you slow down, if it is safe to do so. Of course, be aware that oncoming cars may also enter the center lane, which is why they call it the "suicide lane.". Be cautious, but NEVER stop your car in the fast lane before you enter the suicide lane. If you don't like the suicide lane, go down to the next traffic light and turn around. You will reach your destination safely and avoid the title of Skidmark of the Week.


Everyone can use a refresher. Ask anyone driving a Buick to follow me at www.drivelikeme.com

This is Rob G, asking YOU to Drive Like Me.

Skidmark #3, the whip-around passer

Okay, you have a hot sports car. So do I. That doesn't mean I want to race. I will not race. Period.

So you taunt me with your Porsche, Florida tags. I don't take the bait. So you speed away and weave between cars. You made it safely but probably scared some older driver. You are such a skidmark!

THINK! Try to have some human decency and driving courtesy. Take your time and change lanes only when you can see the car behind you in your rear-view mirror. That means it is safe to change lanes when you can see all of the car's front bumper in your rear-view mirror.

Everyone can use a refresher. Ask your crazy uncle with the sports car to follow me at http://www.drivelikeme.com/

This is Rob G, asking YOU to Drive Like Me.