What's Driving You Crazy? A viewer complaint about people driving on freeway shoulders
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – A viewer has a few words for 'that guy' on the freeway.
Christina writes:
'What's up with people intentionally driving on the right shoulder / exit lane then cutting into freeway traffic just before the exit? It's dangerous and just plain rude. Wait your turn. That lane is for people exiting only, not to bypass traffic because you think you're entitled! You just create chaos by being impatient. Notice how people don't want to let you in when you're trying to cut? You are a crash waiting to happen!'
Couldn't have said it better, Christina. Thanks for writing.
Nevada State Police sometimes look specifically for shoulder drivers when southbound I-15 backs up at the California state line at Primm after holiday weekends.
Buckle up, drive carefully – and please put down that phone.
You can join the Driving You Crazy conversation: traffic8@8newsnow.com.
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