Jul 25, 2007 -
The "Pez" effect...
I bet you're wondering what a Pez dispenser is doing in a "car" blog; even though I've indicated that I'm going to go beyond those borders- I assure you it's relevant.
I'd like to introduce you to my annoying traffic concept: the Pez effect. It deals with slow drivers in the fast lane that are oblivious to the fact that they need to move over or drive faster. Why do I call it the Pez effect? Well, if you're the unlucky person behind the slow moving vehicle, other cars get "slotted" in front of you- essentially moving you further and further back. Yes, theoretically you're still moving but you could've been a lot further ahead. Now I was caught behind this person because they cut me off to get into the fast lane. I figured, okay, that's fine- just move at our pace. Well, they didn't. Trying to be courteous, I just drove behind them for a few miles. Now LA traffic is horrific around 7am, so I wasn't happy when I started seeing the "Pez effect". After finally being able to get around them, I just drove off into the proverbial sunrise. Why am I writing about this? Well, if you're a slower driver, please- I beg of you- please be courteous and mindful of the people around you and move over if it seems that you're holding people up. Thanks everyone!
