Great minds think alike.
Alert “06880” reader Scott Smith sent this story idea along. But I’ve thought of it often. So, I’m sure, have you.
Scott says:
Like most alert “06880” followers, I’ve enjoyed your postings about sloppy or selfish parking jobs.
And like any modern motorist, I’m aware of the dangers of distracted driving. I try to keep my best to keep my cell phone in my pocket when I’m on the road.
But I haven’t noticed any attention paid to a peeve that’s getting worse: The habit of some drivers to wait until they’re at a light to check their phone.
I’m sort of fine with that — except when the light turns green, and the driver in the car ahead of me still has his or her head down.
The car in front of theirs moves — but they don’t. The worst is when you’re in a quick left-hand turn lane. The driver in front of me usually notices the green arrow just in time to speed up and be the last car through.
This strikes me as a frustrating and growing trend. I wonder what the policy to counter such behavior should be. Do we give the cell phone driver a light tap on the horn?
Or do we just accept that traffic lights are a moment in time when you check your texts (or Google Map or Mapquest) for directions?
Either way, it’s driving me crazy.
“06880” readers: What’s the solution? Be creative — but not profane. Click “Comments” below to weigh in on this First World problem.