You may have heard about the hit TV show "Canada's Worst Driver" on the Discovery Channel. They're looking for new nominations. If they come to Barrie, Ontario they will no doubt find more than enough people in a matter of minutes.
Personally, I'd rather driver in New York City. I find that more relaxing that driving in Barrie. Barrie drivers are the most inconsiderate I have ever seen. For example, yesterday I was driving on Highway 90 west, approaching Tiffin. A beat up old pick up truck slowly pulled out into traffic from a driveway, narrowly missing the car in front me. He braked, and instead of waiting for me to pass, decided to slowly pull out in front. I guess he figured I had plenty of time to put the brakes on so he could take his time. Maybe that hunk of junk wasn't capable of accelerating that fast. He only got up to 60 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone.
The he turned onto Tiffin (without signaling). I was going that way too. Then he was doing about 45 km/hr in a 60 zone before eventually sauntering along into the driveway of another place (I think it was a body shop or junk yard, how appropriate).
Then, as I was getting back up to speed, a Buick Le Sabre pulled out of another driveway and eventually got up to about 55 km/hr. Again, the driver figured I could slow down to let him in. Both times, there were NO other vehicles behind me!
He turned off at Ferndale Road. Then at the next intersection, another pick-up truck (from a construction company) slowed down for his red light, then pulled out into traffic, again making me slow down to let let him in. Red lights mean stop, not slow down! At least if you make a rolling stop and pull into traffic, get up to speed and don't make others have to slow down for you, especially when there are no other vehicles behind the one you just cut off!
This was all in just a matter of about two minutes. Normally it would take about 20 or 30 minutes to see such displays of incompetent driving in Barrie. And no, I'm not an aggressive, road rageous driver. I have a flawless driving and insurance record, and drive respectfully and carefully.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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5 comments:
Well guess what. Canada's worst driver did come to Barrie. Not to look for people for the show though.
You sound a bit full of yourself to be honest. Obviously you've had a bad day. I've lived in Barrie for 14 years and it isn't a terrible place.
I moved to Barrie from the GTA 4 years ago and I LOVE IT! I would much prefer to live and drive here compared to down there. At least most of the people here who have drivers licenses actually wrote the test in english!
I have never felt such a great sense on community anywhere but here. Neighbours are considerate and will help you snow blow your driveway when they see you shovelling, when you walk into a store people genually want to help you find something rather then walking past you looking at the ground to avoid eye contact. Barrie is a place where I feel safe to let my children go to school and not worry about a lockdown due to gang violence.
Maybe you should leave. Most of the people who live here love it and are positive about making Barrie a great family community. We really do not need negativity in our fantastic city. Go move to the GTA with all of the other ignorant Canadian citizens!
Barrie is not for everyone. I've moved far away and am happier than ever!
In retrospect, it was a mistake for me to have ever moved to Barrie and it wasn't my choice. I'd have never chosen it. But to everyone who's happy living in Barrie, more power to you!
On a side note, for all you Pro-Barrie people, there are far worse places in the world one could live. I'll admit that. But, (in my opinion), there are also some far nicer places too.
Interesting to know.
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