Scott en Aztlán wrote:
> On 18 Jul 2005 05:30:51 -0700, "N8N" > wrote:
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>>I don't understand this obsession with "sloth coasters..."
>
>
> It's pretty simple: they needlessly block the road, reducing overall
> capacity and throughput. I can't count the number of times I've missed
> a left turn arrow because some inconsiderate Sloth Coaster saw a red
> light up ahead and decided to just roll up to it at 20 MPH (in a 50
> MPH zone). By the time I can get into the left turn pocket, my window
> of opportunity is closed, and I have to wait through an entire light
> cycle - and all because some asshole thought HE was the most important
> driver on the road.

Had you not had your left turn signal on, the driver in front of
you would have sped up to allow you to catch the green.

(yeah right)