Canadians might have a reputation for politeness, but they are some of the rudest, entitled, whiniest, and most lackadaisical drivers I’ve encountered anywhere.
Drive in busy areas in the US and there’s always a flow to it (even when you’re in traffic for 2 hours). People cut in and out of lanes, take space available, lane split, whatever. There’s no stress. The odd time I’ve seen an incident of road rage, granted, it’s much worse than here, but here is just a constant din of people who are mad at everyone else on the road.
People here will give you the finger for just about anything, cut you off on purpose for some perceived slight, close gaps, or just generally refuse to let you in as though somehow you being in front of them is some slight to their character or will cause them to be delayed to their destination by two hours. It’s nonsense. Especially when they’re driving like the road is theirs, no hustle, and still get annoyed when you prefer to set your own pace.
Driving in the US is like a breath of fresh air.
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