It is difficult to truly define the "Rules of the Road." Of course, there are the basic rules that we all know (well, most of us), the same ones that we studied so diligently when trying to get our license for the first time. Don't run red lights. Stop at the stop signs. Obey the speed limit. We've known these rules since we were little kids, driving toy cars instead of real ones. However, there is another layer to the Rules of the Road, one that is not written in any manual or included in any DMV test. These unique Rules of the Road aren't set in place by laws--they're set in place by culture. In order to function well on the American roadways, a driver must know both the legal Rules of the Road and the cultural ones, and the key is in understanding why each set of rules is in place.
We all know why we have the first set of road rules; it makes sense to obey stop signs, red lights, and speed limits because we know that these measures were put in place to add a level of safety and cooperation to road travel. However, it's not so easy to tell why we agree on and strictly adhere to the cultural Rules of the Road. The answer is within us--and that's not a philosophical declaration. The truth is, human nature compels us to structure our societies and identify the laws of etiquette no matter where we are, whether it's an airplane, a crowded sidewalk, or on the road. So the next time you avoid cutting someone off in traffic or slow down to let some poor fellow change lanes, remember that you are functioning on a deep and cultural instinct that human nature has been perfecting for generations.
Now that we know why we have the Rules of the Road--both legal and cultural--let's take a look at some examples. Our Boise Shuttle Service experts know these rules so well they practically wrote them; here's a quick look at some of the tips and considerations they've picked up over the years!
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