Every weekday I make the Boston commute. I've noticed a few things.
Observations about driving in Boston Traffic.
1. If the person in the car in front of you is wearing a hat, avoid them. This is refered to as "The pot holder on the head theory".
2. Don't worry about your kid in the back seat throwing cereal. Worry about me, the car behind you.
When you stomp on the brakes to get your kids attention, It causes me stress. Which is not good for you or the kid in the back seat.
3. On the highway, If you are going to cut me off, please step on the accelerator, not the brakes, when you do this.
This allows us all to stay with the flow of traffic. Again, reference back to my stress level.
4. On the street, If you are going to cut me off, look at me.
At least then I know you have seen me, are aware of me and not completely oblivious to my presence.
5. There is a cute little pedal on the floor of your car. It is called the Accelerator. Yes, the one on the right. USE IT!
Going 65 in the PASSING lane is not passing. If you want to drive the speed limit, please stick to the breakdown lane.
(and, yes, we will speed in that lane too)
6. Women and convertibles are a bad combination. Avoid them at all costs.
7. Fix your hair when you arrive at your destination.
If you continue to comb/stylize/adjust/touch/mess with your hair, you're going redo it when the police arrive at the accident YOU caused.
8. While you may be worried about the car in front of you, pay some attention to the car behind you.
That's me. Remember, YOU are the car in front of me.
9. If you see stuffed toys in the back window, keep an eye on the vehicle. If you see stuffed toys on the dash board, give a wide berth.
10. Old guy in expensive car. He's not thinking about the other cars on the road.
11. Traffic will "surge". For no apparent reason. Deal with it.
12. We will pass state police cars that are driving 65. And, Yes, we will be going 75.
13. We will use the breakdown lane. But only at certain times of the day.