2008 September | L.A. Can't Drive ss_blog_claim=5e5ab821d1329d2eb37ef85c05213cff

Watch Out for Old Fogy in Cream-Colored Ford Van

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Alright, so this old guy is going to have a coronary if he keeps raging behind the wheel.  This photo was taken around 3:00 in the afternoon on Riverside in North Hollywood–ie., no traffic whatsoever.  So why the hell did this senior sporting a pearly white Tom Selleck mustache feel the [...]

Be Smart: Don’t Drive When You’re Angry

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Hey, dickhead, how about this for a bright idea?  Don’t get behind the wheel if you’re angry!  Why should other people have to pay for your inability to control your emotions?  If the average Joe on any random day can succumb to road rage, it doesn’t take a genius to know [...]

Cop Tailgating SUV Tailgating Sedan

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Do you want to know a big reason why there are so many bad drivers in L.A.?  Many law enforcement personnel drive the same way and often fail to enforce infractions that happen right in front of their eyes.  Lack of manpower is one thing.  Tending to a more serious emergency [...]

Idiot Lane-Splits into Oncoming Traffic

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter California is the only state where lane-splitting is legal.  Though my friends who love riding their bikes in this state will kill me for saying this, I think lane-splitting/lane-sharing should be illegal because there are too many idiots and assholes who either don’t know how to split safely or flagrantly abuse [...]

Road Raging Prick in an Old Chevy Pickup

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Mater!!!  At least that was my first thought when I saw this old Chevy pickup on Cahuenga.  What can I say, I loved Cars and am pretty much a sucker for any Disney/Pixar animated feature.  However, any warm feelings I had toward this vehicle quickly vanished as the hillbilly behind the [...]