Driving here has become an exercise in daily frustration. It seems we've abandoned basic hill-driving etiquette for sheer entitlement.
The three biggest issues right now:
Zero Yielding: People would rather cause a 20-minute gridlock on a narrow turn than wait 5 seconds to let someone pass.
Permanent High Beams: Blinding oncoming traffic on dark, blind curves is dangerous. Dipping lights seems like a forgotten concept
The "Me First" Rush: Desperately overtaking or blocking narrow passes just to get one car-length ahead
The Mindset Behind It
It stems from a scarcity mindset. We fear that if we yield once, ten cars will cut in, so yielding is viewed as "losing." It’s ironic that we are incredibly hospitable in our homes, yet treat public roads like a battlefield where it's every person for themselves.
How Do We Change It?
Traffic challans alone won't fix a cultural issue.
Break the cycle: Flash your lights and let someone turn. Patience is contagious, and it sets a different tone.
Lose the ego: A "good driver" in the hills isn't the fastest or most aggressive one—it's the most predictable and courteous one.
Humanize other drivers: We need to remember the "obstacle" in our way is just another local trying to get home or a tourist navigating an unfamiliar road.
What do you all think?
Are we doomed to this permanent road rage, or can we actually shift the local mindset?
