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Is everybody on the road looking at me?!?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by macmaster05, Apr 9, 2010.

  1. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    If I'm driving on the freeway and look in my rear-view mirror, it seems like everybody behind me is staring at my Prius, especially when they have sunglasses on, but even w/o sunglasses.

    Does this happen to you guys too!?!? Is this just a mind's trick? Is it the angle? Is it like those pictures that follow your eyes? Are they actually staring at the center of the road? Or are they really looking at me?!?

    You know what I'm talking about?
     
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    No and No. It sounds like you are being neurotic . . . . :)
     
  3. macmaster05

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    I know thats how I sound. Ok then tell me. When you look in your mirrors and look at the people behind you, where are they looking?
     
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    You mean to say that you're one of those rare drivers who actually use their mirrors to look at the traffic around and behind them? :eek: Way to go :rockon:


    However, if you live in the Bay area, the other drivers probably don't even notice you amidst the 100,000 other Prii driving around out there! :tea:
     
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    I used to think that people would look at me (even out here in Kentucky) and think, "wow, that's one of those super fuel efficient cars...what an environmentally conscious, economical family they must be!".

    Now my wife and I joke that they are looking at us in "terror". We've become a pariah of society, with other drivers looking at us and thinking "DANGER, DANGER! That car could accelerate out of control at any moment! Or they won't be able to stop and will crash into that helpless line of cars ahead of them!" ;)

    Best wishes,
     
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    No.

    Of course if you're looking in your rear view mirror, the cars behind you will be looking...forward.

    Especially when they have sunglasses on? :confused: How can you see what their eyes are focused on?

    As another poster indicated, there are so many Priuses in the bay area, you're not exactly a rarity. ;)
     
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    Don't lie. You hear their voices in your head too, right? :D
     
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    I look at the traffic - a three mirror sweep and look forward - traffic spacing, road position, trafficator signals, relative speed. I don't look at driver details.
     
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    Yes, everyone driving in SoCal is looking only at you. :pound:

    Better get one of these so you can be sure they're not also reading
    your most private thoughts too: :gossip:

    [​IMG]

    "Hey! That guy in the Prius thinks my Hummer sucks!"

    Could lead to big trouble!

    :rapture:
     
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    Aliens from the planet Zyton are abducting humans again. They are looking for the most intelligent specimens of the human species. They discovered that Prius drivers usually fit into that category. Be Careful! When their spaceship gets near a moving Prius, your car might experience uncontrolled acceleration.

    Keith

    P.S. I'm selling Alien Abduction Insurance. Would you like to buy a policy? This week only $ 700.00.
     
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    IF they are behind you then they should be looking at your car. Don't you look at the cars infront of you while you drive? Hmm seems like you don't because you too busy looking the drivers behind you.

    To tell you the truth if any car is behind a Prius they will go in the head like this "oh man another one of those ugly slow Prius, now how can I over take him the fastest and safest way, these cars shouldn't be on the road"
     
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    i know exactly what you mean. it's like they are a big dog and you're a big juicy steak.:eek:
     
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    Hahaha, this is one of the funniest thread I've ever seen. Of course no matter what car you drive, drivers behind you have no choice but look at your car! Also, I agree everytime I drive and talk on the phone same time I see more cars in front of me getting out of my way lately even though it used to be other way around before run-away prius news! Someone told me not to use my phone as it makes other drivers around me nervious that I might be talking to 911 about how to stop my prius! Anyway, thanks for the laugh, everyone! Toyota rules, everyone knows it!!! :)
     
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    Is that wrong? Should I have not done that?
     
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    They are looking at you. But only you. :madgrin:
     
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    Is the Alien Abduction Insurance good for nationwide coverage? My dealer wanted $1,495.00 for the same coverage and I only have another 500,000 miles to make a decision. Thanks.
     
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    No, they're not looking at you; they're looking for me! :cheer2:
     
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    Hummm, I can't tell because of their cell phones and application of eye make-up.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
    (Kurt Cobain)
     
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    They are probably wondering where you got your tinfoil beanie.