I hate making left-hand turns with an UNPROTECTED green light

I get to the light slightly before a big F-350, but there was a car coming on his other side so I had to stop completely.

There is no cars on my side of the street but instead of him making HiS left hand turn, he sits there, flashing his lights at me, signaling me to go.

I motioned, while he continues to flash his lights.

I had no visibility on his other side at that point...

If you MOVE your big truck and go ahead and turn, I can proceed safely!

I had to inch and inch and inch, all while he sat, then turned after I turned. Completely pointless as my side was clear the while time.

Ugh
Rant over

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Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

Yeah sometimes other drivers think they’re being courteous and they don’t realize they’re putting you in a precarious situation.

NativePortlander1970

@Jenny1234 Exactly, if you cannot see past them because of their size, turning left can be a disaster in the making, never trust another driver if you don't know them.

NickyLee · 41-45

For what it's worth. Whenever I do that (i also drive an F350) I am also watching the traffic behind me to make sure you really are safe to go.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@NickyLee I'm too skeptical of people to trust that, but thanks

NickyLee · 41-45

@iamnikki I can understand that.

I make it obvious that I am watching the traffic coming up behind me. Whatever I do must make people feel comfortable, because they always seem to trust me.
(Not like this happens regularly or anything)

I absolutely understand what you're saying though. Stay safe out there

NativePortlander1970

I got hit by a red light runner at full speed from my driver's side at one while waiting for an oncoming car to pass, YET the cop REFUSED to give him a ticket, claiming I was at fault for being in a left turn lane, this happened in Las Vegas in 2009. One more foot forward I would have been hit directly instead of my front driver's side quarter panel, it most likely would have killed me sonce he was going 45mph.

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NativePortlander1970

@iamnikki Nope, they do the opposite.

Bob0Bob

@iamnikki My insurance just went from $28 a month to $31.24 a month, no reason why. No problems or issues since at least 2010, but am with a different insurance company. They told me, we'll never raise your rate unless an accident or something like that. Okay, then why did my rate just go up 5 bucks??

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Bob0Bob Mine is $95. It was $62-67 for a while.
I called them and asked why. All they could say was that it was due to price increase all around.
They mentioned I could drop my comprehensive coverage, but I feel like, as soon as I do that, something may happen.
I still think it's time to shop around.

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