The Four-Second Yield Is A Breakdown Of Civil Society

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:23 +0000

It used to be that when you turned onto North 19th, there was an understanding. You waited your turn, you signaled your intent, and if you saw a neighbor, you offered a polite wave. It was a rhythm, like the changing of the seasons or the way the fog sits over the valley in November.

Lately, I have noticed a disturbing trend at the intersections near the new developments. Drivers are now pulling into the flow of traffic without looking to see if the person in the oncoming lane is actually intending to merge. They treat a yield sign as if it were a suggestion for people who aren’t in a hurry.

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The Four-Second Yield Is A Breakdown Of Civil Society