These traffic signals (most of them) are state of the art systems with cameras and in road sensors. They can "talk" to other traffic lights and yet it seems our street department doesn't know how to set them. They might as well be set to Christmas tree timers and with gas nearing 4 bucks a gallon, there is nothing like sitting and idling while watching the light turn so the drive thru at Arby's can empty out. Think we don't sit at lights? Just take a trip out and notice all the cars with burnt out brakes lights. They are all over the place which is a violation the big bad police can pull you over for. Those brake lights are out because of over use. Did you know you can get out of your car and have a discount marlboro while waiting for the light at Lake and Knoxville?
OK, to the people that have to talk on a cell phone while driving. If you can pull it off, fine but most can't and it is really hard to do when you are smoking a cigarette also. I mean shit, keep yakking and smoking but don't worry about turn signals or lane usage. You only have 2 hands and neither really needs to be on the wheel, that's what knees are for. What is more important, your personal conversation or navigating a 2 ton automobile through traffic? And yes, these people weave like it was a NASCAR race. I have noticed that when honked at for cutting someone off, you can still hold the phone, turn , and give the finger. That does show skill I guess.



