Are you, or have you observed someone being, MFFY? Here are six
scenarios that can determine that. O-fun.... (this may be a bit
long)
Scenario 1: You need to change lanes to the right, but there is
someone beside you, possibly requiring a pass to pull it off.
A) You decide against the move or drop back. 0 points.
B) You speed up to make the move. 1 point.
C) You make the move, then crush the brakes. 5 points. An additional
5 points if you flip the bird at the driver you just passed.
Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
ahead.
A) Your lane is the one ending; you move over behind the line of
traffic in the continuing lane. 0 points.
B) You pass a couple of cars, then make the move. 2 points.
C) You try to pass the entire line of cars until the end of the lane.
3 points.
D) You are in the through lane and move into the ending lane to pass
the line prior to the lane end. 5 points.
E) 5 additional points if the move causes at least 5 drivers to crush
the brakes.
Scenario 3: You are in the left-turn lane at a light-controlled
intersection. The light turns red.
A) You wait for the next cycle. 0 points.
B) You execute the Kansas City Left (turning on the red): 1 point if
first in line, 1 additional point for each vehicle further back in the
line (2 if 2nd, 3 if 3rd, etc.).
Scenario 4: A vehicle ahead signals for a turn or lane change to the
right.
A) You slow down or pass on the left side. 0 points.
B) You speed up to pass on the same side as the signal. 2 points. 5
additional points if the pass is on the shoulder, or 10 additional
points if the pass crosses an intersection.
Scenario 5: LEO pulls you over for speeding.
A) You apologize to the cop and comply with his instructions. 0
points.
B) You mention a need to have the speedometer checked. 2 points.
Hint: the LEO checked it for you. :)
C) You thank the LEO for the compliment to your vehicle's
performance. 3 points.
D) You have a sudden urge to kick the cop in the teeth. 15 points.
Scenario 6: You are in the left lane of a freeway, passing slower
traffic. You encounter a suspected LLB. There is no involvement of a
Clustertruck, nor is there a long line of vehicles in front of
suspected LLB.
A) Speed is below the posted limit: 0 points: you just confirmed LLB.
B) Speed is at posted limit to 5 over: 1 point.
C) Speed is 6 to 15 over the SL: 2 points.
D) "LLB" is going at least 90 mph: 10 points.
The rating scheme!
0 points: definitely not MFFY, but possibly leaning toward JLEDI.
1-15 points: there's a possible need for some patience training.
16-55 points: What have you been drinking? Hector may switch to that
brand.
56 points or more: GTF off my highway; you are more of a road menace
than Aunt Judy.
Hope you enjoyed this light-hearted survey. FWIW, I rated myself at 5
points.
necromancer - 03 Nov 2007 13:03 GMT
MLOM:
> Are you, or have you observed someone being, MFFY? Here are six
> scenarios that can determine that. O-fun.... (this may be a bit
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> C) You make the move, then crush the brakes. 5 points. An additional
> 5 points if you flip the bird at the driver you just passed.
My answer: B - 1 point (I hope these aren't going on my license!! :)
> Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
> ahead.
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> E) 5 additional points if the move causes at least 5 drivers to crush
> the brakes.
My Answer: A - 0 points
> Scenario 3: You are in the left-turn lane at a light-controlled
> intersection. The light turns red.
> A) You wait for the next cycle. 0 points.
> B) You execute the Kansas City Left (turning on the red): 1 point if
> first in line, 1 additional point for each vehicle further back in the
> line (2 if 2nd, 3 if 3rd, etc.).
My Answer: A - 0 points
> Scenario 4: A vehicle ahead signals for a turn or lane change to the
> right.
> A) You slow down or pass on the left side. 0 points.
> B) You speed up to pass on the same side as the signal. 2 points. 5
> additional points if the pass is on the shoulder, or 10 additional
> points if the pass crosses an intersection.
My Answer: A - 0 points
> Scenario 5: LEO pulls you over for speeding.
> A) You apologize to the cop and comply with his instructions. 0
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> performance. 3 points.
> D) You have a sudden urge to kick the cop in the teeth. 15 points.
My Answer A - 0 points
note: necromancer's guideline #1 to staying out of jail: don't mess with
cops.
> Scenario 6: You are in the left lane of a freeway, passing slower
> traffic. You encounter a suspected LLB. There is no involvement of a
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> C) Speed is 6 to 15 over the SL: 2 points.
> D) "LLB" is going at least 90 mph: 10 points.
Um, the action I would take would be to move to the right lane, slam the
acclerator and let the LLB become a dot in my rearview mirror. Dunno how
many points that would be.
> The rating scheme!
> 0 points: definitely not MFFY, but possibly leaning toward JLEDI.
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> Hope you enjoyed this light-hearted survey. FWIW, I rated myself at 5
> points.
I rated a 1. Guess I need some patience training. Not that I didn't know
that already.... ;)

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MLOM - 03 Nov 2007 23:48 GMT
On Nov 3, 7:03 am, necromancer
> MLOM:
>
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> acclerator and let the LLB become a dot in my rearview mirror. Dunno how
> many points that would be.
Think you may have overlooked one thing in the scenario: the slower
traffic on the right. That would make your move impossible. If
there's a large gap in the right lane, I too would move right and fly
right by the LLB.
> > The rating scheme!
> > 0 points: definitely not MFFY, but possibly leaning toward JLEDI.
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Looks like a good rating. Likely better than average (see my reply to
Scott).
Scott in SoCal - 03 Nov 2007 17:42 GMT
I gotta disagree with the MFFYness of some of your scenarios.
>Are you, or have you observed someone being, MFFY? Here are six
>scenarios that can determine that. O-fun.... (this may be a bit
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>A) You decide against the move or drop back. 0 points.
>B) You speed up to make the move. 1 point.
Speeding up is no different than dropping back. I adjust my speed to
align my vehicle with wherever the gap is. I see no reason why I
should be penalized with MFFY-points just because the only available
merge gap was in front of the vehicle next to me.
>Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
>ahead.
>A) Your lane is the one ending; you move over behind the line of
>traffic in the continuing lane. 0 points.
>B) You pass a couple of cars, then make the move. 2 points.
Again, where is the gap? If the only gap is 2 cars ahead, then it's
not MFFY to pass those two cars and merge into that gap.
MLOM - 03 Nov 2007 23:57 GMT
> I gotta disagree with the MFFYness of some of your scenarios.
>
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> should be penalized with MFFY-points just because the only available
> merge gap was in front of the vehicle next to me.
That's why only 1 point; low compared to the "C" choice.
> >Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
> >ahead.
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> Again, where is the gap? If the only gap is 2 cars ahead, then it's
> not MFFY to pass those two cars and merge into that gap.
Where I normally drive, usually there is *no* gap. Again, points less
than the "C" through "E" choices.
Since you didn't share comments on scenarios 3 through 6, I figure,
based on what I have seen of your posts in the past, you likely would
have ended up no worse than the "patience training" range, and likely
done better than I did. What driver doesn't have an occasional MFFY
moment?
Scott in SoCal - 04 Nov 2007 16:35 GMT
>> Speeding up is no different than dropping back. I adjust my speed to
>> align my vehicle with wherever the gap is. I see no reason why I
>> should be penalized with MFFY-points just because the only available
>> merge gap was in front of the vehicle next to me.
>
>That's why only 1 point; low compared to the "C" choice.
It should be 0 points. There is nothing inherently MFFY about speeding
up - only people who have been subjected to Claybrookian brainwashing
believe that there is.
>Since you didn't share comments on scenarios 3 through 6, I figure,
>based on what I have seen of your posts in the past, you likely would
>have ended up no worse than the "patience training" range, and likely
>done better than I did.
Well, I think the score classifications could also use a bit of
adjustment. 0 points == JLEDI for sure, but 1 point == "needs patience
training?" There needs to be some middle ground between those two,
don't you think?
>What driver doesn't have an occasional MFFY moment?
Probably none. :)
Alexander Rogge - 04 Nov 2007 05:51 GMT
> Scenario 1: You need to change lanes to the right, but there is
> someone beside you, possibly requiring a pass to pull it off.
> B) You speed up to make the move. 1 point.
I should have been going faster than the traffic on my right, or, if I
was not making a left-turn, I should not have been in the left lane.
> Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
> ahead.
> A) Your lane is the one ending; you move over behind the line of
> traffic in the continuing lane. 0 points.
I move over gradually without a significant disruption to traffic flow.
> Scenario 3: You are in the left-turn lane at a light-controlled
> intersection. The light turns red.
> A) You wait for the next cycle. 0 points.
I usually wait for the next light cycle. I may go through the red
signal if a Sloth is refusing to accelerate with the traffic in front of
it, slows or stops before entering the intersection, waits until the
light turns red, and then accelerates through the intersection.
> Scenario 4: A vehicle ahead signals for a turn or lane change to the
> right.
That driver in the left lane had better be passing somebody. Some
Sloths like to block the left lane, and then attempt to turn right from
the left lane.
> Scenario 5: LEO pulls you over for speeding.
> C) You thank the LEO for the compliment to your vehicle's
> performance.
> Scenario 6: You are in the left lane of a freeway, passing slower
> traffic. You encounter a suspected LLB. There is no involvement of a
> Clustertruck, nor is there a long line of vehicles in front of
> suspected LLB.
I turn on my left-turn signal and wait, then I use the high-beam signal
for flash-to-pass. If that does not wake up the LLB, there is a big
problem. I will pass on the right without much "accommodation" before
moving back to the left, completing my pass, and returning to the right
lane. It is dangerous to stay trapped behind an LLB. Drivers behind me
can approach seemingly out of nowhere, and they usually won't wait for
the LLB or me before undertaking. It is very uncomfortable to start
braking because of an LLB, look in the rear-view mirror and notice a car
approaching at more than twice my reduced speed. I will pass the LLB
quickly to avoid the potential collision. Never block the passing lane.
If you are not in the outermost lane, you had better be passing
somebody and signalling that you are moving back to the outermost lane.
Following this simple rule helps to ensure that traffic continues
moving safely and efficiently.
Old Wolf - 05 Nov 2007 01:04 GMT
> Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
> ahead.
> D) You are in the through lane and move into the ending lane to pass
> the line prior to the lane end. 5 points.
:D!!!!!!!
There's 3 lanes currently, if people only want to use 2
of them then that's their own fault.
Here's another scenario: You are in the right lane and
approaching an on-ramp. A little old lady moves slowly
up the ramp and "merges" in front of you. What do you do.
A) brake and establish following distance. 0 points
B) Pass immediately on the left. 1 point
C) brake but aggressively tailgate her until she moves. 2 points
D) Pass on the right, using the remainder of the merging zone. 5
points
MLOM - 05 Nov 2007 01:50 GMT
> > Scenario 2: On a multilane section of highway, you see a lane ending
> > ahead.
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> D) Pass on the right, using the remainder of the merging zone. 5
> points
E) Nudge her out of the way with an angled contact using your front
bumper. 25 points!
Scott in SoCal - 05 Nov 2007 01:54 GMT
>Here's another scenario: You are in the right lane and
>approaching an on-ramp. A little old lady moves slowly
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> D) Pass on the right, using the remainder of the merging zone. 5
>points
Objection!
B) is not even the slightest bit MFFY.
C) is worth at least 5 points, if not 10.
D) is worth whatever point value is assigned to C) minus a couple - I
consider C) to be far more dangerous and asinine than D).