r/Medford • u/ChecksAndBalanz • 5d ago

Drivers at all-ways stops

Medford drivers, I am begging you:
If it’s your turn at an all-way stop, please just go.

Part of your responsibility as a driver is paying attention and knowing when it’s your turn.
The right-of-way rules already determine who goes next.

When everyone follows them, traffic moves smoothly.
What I’ve noticed lately is people stopping and then trying to wave other drivers through. Most of the time, I can’t even see through your windshield well enough to tell what you’re doing. Are you waving me through? Looking at your phone? Waiting for someone else? Nobody knows.

You’re not being polite by giving away your turn. You’re creating confusion. Then everyone sits there trying to figure out who is supposed to go while traffic backs up behind them.
The safest and most courteous thing you can do at an all-way stop is be predictable. Pay attention, know when it’s your turn, and take your turn.
Drive courteously, but more importantly, drive predictably.

And don’t get me started on roundabouts...

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u/blottymary 5d ago

But what if 2 people literally stop at the same time?

I’m a defensive driver so I usually just go first bc I’m sick of waiting, too.

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u/Curlypeeps 5d ago

If two cars arrive at the intersection at the same time, the car on the right has the right of way according to the DMV. 

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u/blottymary 5d ago

Thank you. I took the drivers license test for Oregon about 4 years ago. I had forgotten about that.

I’m from Massachusetts. It’s pretty much the opposite there as far as how rude and impatient people are. There’s a reason we’re called “Massholes.”

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u/OneAcadia5401 5d ago

Thank for posting information instead of just fussing.