Is It This Bad Elsewhere? How Do People Drive Where You Live?

IMHO, I think one of the issues is that cars have become too safe. You're surrounded by a cocoon of air bags and crumple zones.

Want to make everyone drive safer? Mount a big old spike on the center of the steering wheel pointed directly at your face and then people will really think about how they drive.

BTW, my big gripe is how fast people drive in parking lots. Are you really in that much of a hurry to get your groceries?