The 20 Most Important Unwritten Rules of the Road

Basically, don't be a dick.

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There are tons of laws regarding driving in the US; so many that on any drive you take you're probably breaking at least one of them. Following these is a good start, but there are also a lot of other unwritten rules that make up the overarching social contract involved in driving. Most of them boil down to common sense and not being a douchebag, but we figured as a service to the public we'd spell it out.

These are The 20 Most Important Unwritten Rules of the Road.

Move your car away from the pump if you're going inside.

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Pay attention to the light that's right in front of you.

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The courtesy wave is not optional.

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Don't audition your hand puppet ... ever.

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Help the stranded/injured, if you can.

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Accelerate on the on-ramp.

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You're not racing.

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A game of chicken is never appropriate.

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Give everybody room to get where they are going.

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Don't drive under the speed limit.

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Always leave a note if you've damaged a car.

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Don't block traffic when picking someone up.

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Don't toss cigarette butts out your window.

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Stay out of peoples' blind spots.

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Move aside for faster cars.

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Be ready for toll booths.

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No animals/children on your lap.

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When in California, leave bikers space to split lanes.

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No touching anyone's car without explicit permission.

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Pay attention.

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