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.

Skidmark #1- Lane changes near traffic lights

Hey New York driver in the Lincoln. Do not change lanes at or near the intersection. You had cars behind you and could not see into my lane, which was empty from your view. You pulled right out in front of me. Jerk!

Those solid white lines are there to indicate it is not safe to change lanes, except to AVOID a road hazard. You changed lanes to cause the hazard. It is especially bad when you are not the last car in the line, and thereby do not have good vision into other lanes. A better solution is to go through the intersection and turn around when it is safe to do so. You will avoid a crash and possibly keep your license longer.

Tell your goofy cousin to follow me at www.DriveLikeMe.com

I'm Rob G. asking you to Drive Like Me!

Skidmark #2- You Learned This in Kindergarten

Hey Massachusetts SUV driver. You looked right at my car as I was driving towards you and you stopped your car before entering the highway from that shopping plaza. Then you started talking to your passenger and pulled out in front of me without even looking again. Right in front of me!!! You are such a skidmark!

Here is a tip you probably learned in as a small child- look left, look right THEN LOOK LEFT AGAIN before you pull into an intersection.

The simple stuff still works if you focus on driving.

I'm Rob G. asking you to Drive Like Me!

Tell your teacher to follow me at DriveLikeMe.com