View Poll Results: If a car has a green light should you cross in front of them, even if waved to go?
No
21
72.41%
Yes
8
27.59%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll
I HATE when cyclists stop cars with a green light
05-27-23, 06:18 PM
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If you voted "yes" on this poll, you're promoting dangerous behavior. You're also probably a driver who makes a u-turn at a traffic light with a green left turn signal. It MIGHT be legal, BUT should you really be doing it??
05-27-23, 06:48 PM
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This thread should be locked. It's obviously just a vent for your pointless aggression.
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05-27-23, 07:02 PM
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Often the right turners opposite of you have a green right turn arrow. Also, you're supposed to "yield" to oncoming right turn traffic. If you are "yielding" to oncoming right turn traffic, you're preventing cars behind you with a green left arrow from proceeding because you're trying to make a u-turn at a traffic light.
05-27-23, 07:03 PM
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Ok, let me wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes long enough to actually reply.
I voted "no" on the stupid poll but I'm definitely a driver who makes legal u-turns. Made one about six hours ago, in fact, and have seen no negative side effects at this time. Any other behaviors you'd like to presumptively accuse us all of before this thread gets locked?
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Oh PLEASE don't lock it! So much entertainment. Just let ONE goofy thread exist until it dies of natural causes. Pretty please.
Watching people embarrass themselves makes some of us very happy.
Oh PLEASE don't lock it! So much entertainment. Just let ONE goofy thread exist until it dies of natural causes. Pretty please.
Watching people embarrass themselves makes some of us very happy.
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You're in a world of your own, and most of us here are totally incapable of following your logic.
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05-27-23, 07:29 PM
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Ever wonder why someone doesn't address and counter the specifics of your argument and just spews general insults at you?
05-27-23, 07:38 PM
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Often the right turners opposite of you have a green right turn arrow. Also, you're supposed to "yield" to oncoming right turn traffic. If you are "yielding" to oncoming right turn traffic, you're preventing cars behind you with a green left arrow from proceeding because you're trying to make a u-turn at a traffic light.
05-27-23, 07:59 PM
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05-27-23, 08:06 PM
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Ever wonder why the same people even though you have addressed them in no way, keep coming back on your thread to harass you without making any point, and somehow blame you for their miserable existence?
05-27-23, 08:13 PM
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I confess that I've never really considered the possibilities about what might go wrong, as I attempt this legal maneuver. What horrible consequences can I expect in the future ?
You might be saving me from a horrific event, with blood on the road, and people gawking out their windows, as they drive past.
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05-27-23, 08:15 PM
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Somehow, you managed to find something even more lame to whine about than the previous ridiculousness.
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05-27-23, 08:16 PM
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But you can cross my miserable existence off your list of things you're getting blamed for.
My existence is pretty much on me, miserable or not. So you're good to go, on that front.
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...so seriously, what's this thread about ?
...so seriously, what's this thread about ?
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Often the right turners opposite of you have a green right turn arrow. Also, you're supposed to "yield" to oncoming right turn traffic. If you are "yielding" to oncoming right turn traffic, you're preventing cars behind you with a green left arrow from proceeding because you're trying to make a u-turn at a traffic light.
I’m starting to wonder if you’ve ever actually ridden a bike or driven a car.
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05-27-23, 08:26 PM
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So let's summarize what I believe and have been incessantly attacked about on this thread.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
05-27-23, 08:27 PM
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So let's summarize what I believe and have been incessantly attacked about on this thread.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
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05-27-23, 08:44 PM
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...never mind. I researched it myself and came up with this:
As exemplified here:
and here:
This is a difficult disorder to treat.
I will assist you by using the behavioral technique of not continuing to respond. All sources report an associated degree of depression, so I guess if you can get out there and get some sunlight and aerobic exercise, you might feel better. I am sorry for your misery. But I'm hoping you'll stop blaming me for it.
Passive–aggressive personality disorder
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Grumbling, petty, testy, cranky, embittered, complaining, fretful, vexed, and moody; gripes behind pretense; avoids confrontation; uses legitimate but trivial complaints.
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Grumbling, petty, testy, cranky, embittered, complaining, fretful, vexed, and moody; gripes behind pretense; avoids confrontation; uses legitimate but trivial complaints.
So let's summarize what I believe and have been incessantly attacked about on this thread.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
This is a difficult disorder to treat.
Psychiatrist Kantor suggests a treatment approach using psychodynamic, supportive, cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal therapeutic methods. These methods apply to both the passive-aggressive person and their target victim
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So let's summarize what I believe and have been incessantly attacked about on this thread.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
1. Cars with a green light should assume they should keep moving forward unless there is an emergency.
2. You should not stop traffic behind you while attempting to make a U-turn at a green left arrow.
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05-27-23, 09:00 PM
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If it is legal for me to make a u-turn, and I have to wait for it to be clear and safe for me to do so, the cars behind me will be inconvenienced for a few seconds, and I don’t care. You are making a ridiculous complaint…but it’s probably intentional.
Your victim card play has been thoroughly unsuccessful.
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