Behind The Wheel In West Texas: The Top Traffic Violations Revealed
The 432 has spoken. I'm pretty sure we are all well aware driving in Midland-Odessa is no joke. It is not for the faint of heart. You always have to be on the defensive because some people seriously think they are NASCAR drivers! Then on the other end of the spectrum, Grandma Moses is driving to get her hair done for the week. There is truly no in-between!
So here is a question that every single one of us has asked ourselves time and time again, especially when you are driving down any street, road, or highway and see the craziness all around you. Geez, how many things can I witness today that I would never do but have become the norm? Find out what West Texas say are the biggest traffic violations they witness daily.
WHAT IS THE #1 TRAFFIC VIOLATION YOU SEE WHEN DRIVING IN WEST TEXAS?
According to West Texans via our B93 Facebook, these are the top 5:
1. speeding
2. running red lights
3. distracted driving (texting and driving)
4. driving slowly in the passing lane, instead of moving to the right lane on the highway
5. not using a turn signal
West Texas drivers speak. Check out some of the comments from our B93 Facebook:
Stephanie says: Getting into the left lane to merge into traffic when people are actually trying to turn
Elsa says: Texting and driving
Lori says: Distracted Driving
Chez thinks that: They don't know how to merge on the highway/freeway! Your suppose to speed up or slow down to oncoming traffic!!!!
Ana says: People in the passing lane not passing. There’s a right lane and a passing lane.
Do you agree with the top traffic violations in West Texas according to Midland-Odessa drivers?