Driving in Massachusetts.
Which some of our friends call Taxachusetts since they tax nearly everything. But, they obviously spend a lot of those taxes on roads. The state had the best freeways we’ve ever driven. All the ones we drove were smooth asphalt with no potholes. It was a pleasure to drive there.
At least it would have been if not for the Massachusetts drivers. Which our daughter and her friends in Maine call Massholes. They all drive as if they have the right of way at all times. Coming down a ramp onto a freeway? Not a problem. Just keep coming at whatever speed suits you. Never mind that there is a big motorhome towing a car in the space you are headed for which has no room to change lanes; just keep coming anyway. We had so many near misses I almost had to change my underwear and my jaw hurts from clenching my teeth.
And it’s not just on the freeways. Right turn on a red light? No problem. Just do it. We actually had one driver honk at us because we stopped before making our right turn.
We enjoyed a lot of things in Massachusetts but I’m glad to be out of there. Just driving across the state line into Rhode Island made a huge difference. People on the freeway ramps actually adjusted their speed to that on the freeway. Whew!
TTYL,
Linda
We had a couple of idiots like that today that made me try and use that non-existent brake on the passenger side. Then we had one guy that did such a perfect merge I wish I could have stopped him and thanked him. Stay safe.
You are so right!! We found the same thing driving in Mass. And Ed is from there!!!
We again traveled up and over the Blue Ridge Parkway today..up very curvey road and then down the same! I need to go change my panties now!
Well, we would swear the worst ones are here. I can’t believe how inconsiderate and rude these people are. Put on your blinker and they try to cut you off. The traffic may make us leave before our time!
Silly me, I thought the worst drivers were the ones on I35 in Dallas, TX. 😎
I’ve lived here in Cambrige, MA for 12 years. The reputation for agressive, rude driving is deserved. I do think the older narrower streets creat some frustration but it’s no excuse.