Sometimes I wish I could communicate with other drivers - not via a bumper sticker or a wave, I mean really tell them what I think. Like this:
Hello Whoever You Are,
I can see that you are frustrated at driving behind me. I know that you would rather be in front, but right now there is nothing I can do about this situation. In the meantime, let me tell you a few things.
Firstly, I am not a slow driver and chances are that I am sneaking over the speed limit anyway, so I must ask why you feel the need to drive so closely behind me.
Secondly, your stress and rush do not affect me. Once, in a previous life, it would have. I'd have been braking slightly, to annoy you, and perhaps gesturing and glaring at you in my rear vision mirror. But, since having my child, I cannot be bothered with your anger. I do not wish to put her at risk over some ridiculous road rage. My new approach is one where, at the first available opportunity, I will pull over to let you past, so that both of us are happy and a little less stressed. So, please, just wait a few minutes.
And finally, please try to remember I have a child in the backseat, or if she is not here with me at this moment I need to make it home to her and my husband in one piece. I have a life to live and I would appreciate it if you'd just let me get on with it.
At my own pace.
Megan
5 comments:
I like your approach. Mine tends to involve a lot more muttering to myself and swearing under my breath. I am also guilty of talking out loud to people who cannot hear me - 'What ARE you doing?' etc. But you're right, it's all about staying peaceful in your own vehicle and getting them out of your lives as quickly as possible.
Love this! And I love your attitude towards it. I'm still in the angry driver stage as the only precious cargo on my backseat is a pair of $180 boots. But if you get up my arse, expect some evil eyes in the rearview mirror! You're right though, it definitely isn't worth driving like a maniac and putting peoples lives at risk, just so we can cut 30 seconds off our travel time. Great post xx
I'm with life in a pink fibro - I mutter under my breath a lot. Tailgaters REALLY peeve me. It's so dangerous - especially when it's a truck (they are often the worst offenders).
Great letter. xx
You said it perfectly!
You know what I've always thought would be great? A big digital board on the top of every car where your thoughts for other drivers become written words. I'd want to say exactly what you just said but it's probably a bit wordy for the screen so I'd just say "Back off Buddy!!!"
Love it Megan. You could have pulled the words out of my head!
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