I think MOST people are decent but there is definitely a certain percentage of self-centered jerks in our midst. In addition, a lot of the newer cars and SUV’s have HORRIBLE visibility and are driven by distracted drivers. I pretty much pay 100% attention to everything going on around me in all directions anytime I am in my car; even if I am stopped at a light. I NEVER EVER drive beside anyone – I’m either passing them or they’re passing me or I keep back a little in case they realize at the 13th hour that they’re about to miss their turn and swerve over into my lane. I also try to park in places in parking lots where I can get in and out as quickly as possible to minimize the odds of someone backing into me. I love walking so I don’t mind if it’s a couple hundred extra feet. All of the above is just part of how I drive and is no big deal for me at all. Much easier in my mind to avoid dealing with a smashed up car and wasting my time at the body shop because some idiot hit my car. I think people get into trouble when they assume everyone else is a good alert driver and has a car that they can actually see out of. Oh, and I witnessed an accidenty recently as well; lady realized she was about to miss her turn and swerved over into the lane to her left – only problem was, another car was driving along side her at the time.