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Roya1Je11y t1_j1ohyrt wrote

Some asshole really let me have it for being in the wrong lane when I was trying to get on the bridge. My fault for that. He really let me have it, carrying on with multiple extended honks, flashing high beams and swerved towards me when I pulled over. I admit it was dark and I was trying to listen to the GPS. But I would have let it slide on Xmas, just really derailed us after a nice dinner.

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cpr4life8 t1_j1om1ca wrote

This can be a really difficult city to drive around in sometimes and people like that only make it worse.

That's the kind of person who gets mad at people who find themselves in the wrong lane needing to get over, but when he's in the wrong lane needing to get over then he's pissed off at anyone who makes it more difficult for him.

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hopeliz t1_j1ot1y3 wrote

Exactly - I'm relatively new to the city, but know some confusing areas and assume everyone else is freaking out about what lane they are in and we all just want to find the right one without an accident. No reason to be mean and in fact, a reason to be kind and let people over.

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cpr4life8 t1_j1ovvvf wrote

Yup...we've all been in the wrong lane and needed someone to let us in.

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Dani_and_Haydn t1_j1pxwfb wrote

I'm a cyclist who begrudgingly drives when I have to. As we were driving from Ben Avon home to Wilkinsburg last night, I said a little atheist prayer for all the new Pittsburgh transplants learning to navigate the city. It's not easy! Folks could all slow down and chill out a bit on the roads.

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sebileis t1_j1pvibo wrote

Was the asshole in either a lifted pickup or a sports car?

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Roya1Je11y t1_j1pw7wd wrote

It was some huge SUV like a Tahoe and we were in a Volkswagen Jetta. My wife was terrified when they swerved toward us. People are really crazy

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sebileis t1_j1pwbnk wrote

I’ve noticed a lot of people nowadays who drive big cars like that think they own the roads. It can seriously be scary when someone loses their shit on you like that for a very small mistake. Stay safe out there!

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