In the two months I’ve lived here, I’ve never seen a city have such utter disregard for driving etiquette. Parking wherever and whenever they please, not following marked lines, driving recklessly at crazy speeds down the freeway, using the shoulder lane as an actual lane, not letting one merge, stopping in the middle of the freeway after a minor accident, stopping in the middle of the freeway to yell at someone who just honked at them, motorcyclists who use the bike lane, busting u-turns whenever and wherever they feel like it…. The list could go on and on but it’s never been so nerve wracking that any day, something could happen to you or your car. And then the nerve of these idiots to lash at you as if YOU’RE in the wrong, after you’ve called attention to their idiocy. I’m ashamed of these people who represent our capital. I’m already embarrassed by those who govern us. I’d expect more from these people. Maybe all of DC is one big virus that spreads stupidity to all those it can reach.
DC driving has been fairly lawless for the past 16 years I’ve been here, but I’ve learned to anticipate the lawlessness: U turns anywhere/anytime to get a parking spot; Going through a light 1-5 seconds after turning red; Disregarding lanes etc.
But I will say DC drivers seem to be more respectful of pedestrians than NYC or Richmond VA. Not saying DC drivers are good, but I feel safer as a pedestrian in DC compared to some other cities.
It’s now become whoever doesn’t come to a full stop has the right of way. It’s ridiculous
I’ve seen several cars basically blow through stop signs recently. It’s insane.
The light m at chain bridge is really just a suggestion it seems. People will block the intersection to just be sitting in the middle of the road fucking everyone else over so they not have to wait for the next light.