Why are there so many idiots on the road who don't know how to drive?

Question

The question says it all. People almost get into accidents and one guy rolls down the window and starts insulting the other guy rather than being relieved knowing that they are both ok. I'm that guy, (the one that is relieved that both me and the other driver is ok). Then... theres those people with road rage, tail gaters, U-turn and assault an innocent by-passer on bike, foot, or another car. We need a way to prevent idiots from driving a car. But how? It is nearly impossible with all these idiots on the road? Why are there even this many? Its like a lot of people just cheated on their test and started driving!

I personally ride a bike, and I do not mind slamming my brakes or ruining them just for pedestrians to go, rather than being one of those idiots out there running stop signs and red lights, almost killing pedestrians and cyclists.

Answer 1

Everyone is in such a hurry and talking on the phone, smoking, eating and drinking. It really isn't safe to be on the streets these days. Be very careful riding your bike and watch out for those crazy drivers. Try to stay out of the highway if at all possible.

Answer 2

First, let me congratulate you on a very impressive best answer percentage there.  Keep up the good work.

While I agree with you about about how many idiot's there really are out there on the road, all I can think of is this analogy of a short riddle I once heard...

What you call the person who graduates last in his class at medical school?

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A Doctor.

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Half the drivers on the road were in the bottom half of those who did graduate from their driver's training class.  You can't help but wonder how many times it took them to pass their road test.

Answer 3

Since the invention of the car people have developed a complex system to make sure everyone can drive a car where they need to go safely any time they choose.

While this system lacks in many areas, and while we still have to spend long periods in traffic, it works for the most part.

I can expect not to crash into someone today, and it is probably safe to say it won’t happen tomorrow either.

But, even after all this time we have had to get used to the driving lifestyle, some people just can’t seem to grasp the rules of driving.

Answer 4

I guess everyone doesn't do what you perceive so that makes them idiots. You have already seen a lifetime of problems, now how many did you contribute to.

Answer 5

I absolutely agree. I will not lie I have used a few curse words but never out loud to the other driver cause he could be carrying a gun. I think there should be a few key mental stabilty q's added to the test but asked in a way you can not tell thats what the are. So no cheating. And what about the drivers that are way to old to be behind the wheel? Crazy on the roads these days! I do not drive anymore BTW. I gave it up to scary.