The Absurdity of Vancouver Drivers
I was woken up yesterday by a phone call from a close family friend of mine: he had gotten into a serious car accident. Luckily, apart from a fractured sternum (chest bone), he’s mostly scratch-free. Long story short: a truck drove into his path.
This is a follow-up on my defensive driving posts.
Last night was particularly foggy. On my drive from UBC to Victoria Dr. via SW Marine drive, I noticed the following: watch out, there are stupid drivers out there. On a foggy night like last night, people continued to drive as if they were on a race track. I saw drivers swirling in and out of traffic, speeding, tail-gating… it’s bloody foggy out there for cryin’ out loud!
No wonder accidents occur.
Today, I was driving on Kingsway towards Royal Oak. As usual, a handful of speeders and tailgaters. I find it really amusing how these drivers speed off, zoom in and out of traffic, brake a ton, and then end up getting stuck at a red light, while I cruise past them without even accerlating.
Please, my beloved fellow Vancouver drivers: use some common sense!
I even saw a guy in an old Honda Civic doing a bit of a burn-out start from a red light, before braking hard to prevent himself from ramming into the car up front. Sigh.
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16 Responses to “The Absurdity of Vancouver Drivers”
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Chrystal K. on December 2nd, 2008
Driving in the fog is definitely a time to be extremely cautious.
Air Jordans on December 2nd, 2008
I’d kill myself if I drove in fog. No joke. Bad eye sight.
Phoebe on December 3rd, 2008
It’s all those Richmond drivers influencing the Vancouver ones I say!
Hehe I see your relationship with Google has worked out… may you have a bountiful future together XD
Eastwood on December 3rd, 2008
You bet!
Bowen on December 3rd, 2008
You are sounding like Eastwood is married to Google.
İlyas BAT on December 5th, 2008
It’s good i like. I am waiting for the others:)
Tim on December 6th, 2008
I always like to leave comments when I see a good looking website. Keep up the great work.
David S on December 8th, 2008
I like never visit your site. I remember last year I used it for practice provincials haha. And don’t ask me why I ended up here tonight.
Anyways, on to my point.. I KNOW! Bad drivers are everywhereee and they go super fast, risking their lives just so they can be like a car ahead of you at the next red light.
Overall gain: zero.
It just doesn’t make sense. But (don’t) worry, it’s the same in pretty much every country.
Anywho.. Good luck on the cs111 exam in 14 hours.
Eastwood on December 9th, 2008
Hey David, thanks for dropping by! Phew… I survived 111!
Anonymous on December 8th, 2008
This blog is dead!
Eastwood on December 9th, 2008
Oh thanks for the positive publicity Bowen…
Expect something new and exciting in the new year!
Eastwood on December 9th, 2008
Oh, he who claims the death of the blog: you shall see a resurrection from the ashes.
Tysune on December 29th, 2008
3 cheers for l’autobus!
Eastwood on December 29th, 2008
Though, after experiencing the cruel wind and snow… 2 cheers for the bus and 1 for cars?
Curt on February 23rd, 2009
i don’t want to be the victim on an accident where a truck runs over me. so please be careful while you drive.
orsche parts on February 24th, 2009
Accidents happen when we don’t have a discipline in ourselves. So please, lets be more careful.