This is something I've been wondering about for five-ish years, give or take. It has absolutely bewildered me to the point I want to roll my car window down and ask. Why do people drive to a red light and not coast? It's red. You aren't going anywhere quicker. You are only wasting gas speeding to do nothing but stay idly still. Why? Is there a logical answer that I'm skipping over? I've always been a coaster. It's always made more sense then to continue, say 55mph, then stop at the light. Most of the time, the place I am going isn't so important that I drive like my life depended on it. I enjoy the radio (usually) and take my time. So please, if you're out there non-coasters, and I know you are because I witness it on every commute, why do you not mellow-out on your gas pedal? At least when there is nothing but a red light ahead.
Oh! Another thing that I've noticed when I am that person in a rush, here let me set it up for you:_______ ____ _____________
l 3 l l 2 l l 1 | <-----CARS
Now please tell me this has happened to you. You're driving a long a two-lane road,you being car #3, you and car #2 are behind a large vehicle (#1 usually semi) and car #2 refuses to make the move and pass #1. Now usually a double pass isn't too intricate but of course this two-lane highway is hopping today. Today, I rode #2's tail for a good 20 minutes until finally, the glorious moment occurred when #2 made the move and passed the semi. I clapped and whooped. Ah the small victories in life.
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