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Autos > Driving & Safety Whatever happened to driving etiquette?

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Where have all the courteous drivers gone?

It does seem that poor driving manners are commonplace these days and it is probably caused by a combination of factors. Before examining those factors though, what are examples of bad driving etiquette? Here are some:

1. Tailgating
2. Cutting people off
3. Blocking the intersection
4. Driving slow in the left lane
5. Not staying within your own lane
6. Changing lanes without signaling
7. Not allowing other drivers to pass easily
8. Holding up drivers behind you while you look for parking
9. Keeping your high beams on as other drivers...

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