I will admit that I am guilty of doing this on a rare occasion...but very rare, mind you...talking on a cell phone and driving.
I was stuck behind a truck on the entrance ramp to the interstate doing about 45 mph the whole way down...you are supposed to excellerate on the ramp, not just dawdle along. Then the truck, upon nearing the interstate itself, brakes, and pulls towards the shoulder, for no apparent reason. Probably not paying attention. I pass the truck as I get on the road and head home. I get off the interstate and head down Jackson Blvd.
The truck I passed is now riding alongside me. He's pretty close to the dotted line, but I have plenty of room, so nothing to worry about. Go through the stop light, and approach the bridge. I notice the truck is looming awful close to me. Then I realize the truck is trying to merge into my line. Or more appropriately, into ME! I hit the brakes and slam on the horn, which wakes the phone-stupid driver out of his zone and puts him back in his own lane. Do I get an apology wave? Anything? No. As I pass the truck and consider flipping the driver off, I notice the passenger doesn't even look over to see if I'm okay or give me an "I'm sorry" look. Nope, nothing. Jackass.
Pull your head out of your ass, hang up your phone, and DRIVE.
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See, I follow them to their destination and confront them if it is in a well lit public place. I know one day I will regret it, but so far not yet. Nothing much good comes out of it, but I feel better and the docs say it is best not to keep things bottled up. Not to sound sexist, but I guess that would be hard for you to do. A bit too dangerous.
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