Hollywood | L.A. Can't Drive - Part 2

Selfish, Senseless Merging Habits

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter This likely native in an old Toyota Corolla (license plate 4KDY) seems to have gotten the asshole freeway merging tactic down to a tee.  I was traveling on the 101 Fwy N. during rush hour near the Gower off-ramp.  First of all, I can’t stand the multitude of freeway on-ramps and [...]

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Don’t Install Navigation Systems Directly in Front of Your Face

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter A couple weeks ago I talked about how so many drivers in this town either don’t know or don’t care that they’re not supposed to drive around with a handicap placard hanging from the rearview mirror.  You can actually get a citation for doing so, but then again that would require [...]

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We Are the City of Daydreaming Drivers

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter We’ve all checked out at a red light at one point or another and have failed to realize that the traffic lights turned green.  However, I sh*t you not, the driver of this Mercury Milan sat at the green arrow at Franklin and Highland for a good 4 to 5 seconds–no [...]

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Ignoring the Safety of Pedestrians in Hollywood

Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Is it just me or does it seem like drivers are paying less attention to pedestrians as the weather gets warmer?  I’ve noticed a pattern over the few years I’ve lived here full-time: in colder weather, the drivers tend to be more idiotic; in warmer weather, they [...]

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Yield the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter You know what I find sad in L.A.?  The number of drivers who blatantly disrespect and disregard the safety of pedestrians.  I find that very ironic, especially in a town where so many people try to pass themselves as fitness conscious.  Hmm, are you really taking yoga for your health, or [...]

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