The four-way stop sign or the riddle of the Sphinx? Or perhaps the Bermuda Triangle?
I am beginning to wonder if it's something in the water around here, or if people at NAS Somewhere have no concept of the rules put forth to make the four-way stop sign work. Since arriving here, I cannot even count the number of near fatal collisions between me and some housewife in a mini-van because she didn't know that it was my turn. (Just to add, I have no issues with either housewives or minivans).
I am not the greatest driver (hello, fourth time's the charm!!) but I do know what happens when you slow your car and pause at a stop sign. Whoever got there first, and then if there is a discrepancy, the one to the right gets to go. If all else fails, just wave the other person the right of way to avoid a crash! Stop sign etiquette does not include rolling through slowly and then gunning it with your eyes closed. You do not get to go just because you feel that your turn is "entitled".
Wondering if I should teach a class, in addition to all of the other classes they offer on military bases, about the mysteries of the four-way stop. Think of how many minivans I'd save!
Hypothetically speaking of course, I think borrowing a tank and seeing which one of you wins (tank vs minivan) might be the most efficient solution. Don't run over the whole van, just gently knock it about.
ReplyDeleteSince we're talking about drivers...Northwest drivers are agonizingly slow. Like 5mph under the speed limit. Which you can imagine, having had the unfortunate experience of driving with me, drives me wild. I've already gotten a ticket :(
funny thing about four ways stops. everybody gets there first. at least in california they do.
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