WATCH ROAD NUISANCES

NZ Truth, Issue 1211, 14 February 1929, Page 18

WATCH ROAD NUISANCES

Selfish Drivers Are Irritating And Dangerous

Selfish driving has developed into a cankerous growth on New Zealand's motordom. A drive along any arterial road between eight and nine a.m. will convince anyone of the presence of this nuisance.

ONE of the main offenders appears to be the business man. He corners the market m his working hours and wants the wholje of the road, when driving. Despite frequent tooting, he sedately trundles along on the crown of the road at a conservative 10 or 12 m.p.h. In the event of continued blowing he may condescend to look round and wave his hand, nonchalantly inviting those behind to pass him, but .making no effort to pull to the side to allow them to do so. To pass, it is necessary -to swing to the wrong side of the road and cut-in m front of him at risk of accident. Then he is the one wh,o has the grievance, and he seldom neglects to let you know of your offence. Then there is the meanderer who

weaves his way all over the road and does not signal his intentions. Probably the most asinine of all is the "sporty boy." He will allow you to come abreast of him,, but immediately you do so he accelerates! but slows down as soon as he is ahead. Try to pass him again, however, and with a smile of glee on his countenance, he goes through the whole procedure again. Apparently, as the traffic police are unable to deal with these nuisances, and appealing to their decency is of no avail, they must be allowed to go their way, until they bring disaster on themselves, which .they will do ultimately. Selfishness is a grievous sin for any motorist to commit, and it can never bo pardoned. .