Courtesy: Morning Traffic

Value: Courtesy May 4th, I was on the I-15 first thing in the morning and found six lanes of heavy traffic. Upon entering the freeway, I stood still for 2 minutes and then I was able to proceed to 20 mph. Cars would try to change lanes and something unusual was happening. Cars parted and they were also allowing others to change lanes. I was amazed – was it the full moon. I maybe witnessed the honk for a car not jumping at a green light left turn but, hey, the day started great. Yet, the next day, I needed an extra dose of patience. The day started with every intersection hearing a horn honked and every lane of traffic had its clown who needed to dart in and out shoving their car into the tightest of openings. I don’t think everyone who drives has had driver’s education. I can really tell! There were no blinkers used for lane changes, no proper spaces left between vehicles, no shoulder checking and no courtesy for entering or exiting vehicles – either those already there or the new ones trying to make their move. Maybe my patience has to come from within before I even begin my drive? Value courtesy!