I can't speak for anyone else of course but I know I can be 'impatient' sometimes, especially when I'm on a mission.
However, there are times in the day when it's pointless, like during the rush hour but at those times I think there is an obligation to 'get on with it' at least. It's often under these conditions when 'most people' are likely to be less tolerant, like someone not getting off smartly when the lights change.
Yup, had that yesterday, undertaken by someone on a roundabout to then see them force their way into the traffic just after the roundabout (gaining two places max).
And / or abiding by the rules.
Whilst I think there is a distinction between old in age and old of mind, I generally agree that you don't often see the really old in the outside lane. You can sometimes see them stuck in the middle lane though. ;-(
What don't understand (or maybe I do but jest don't accept) is that how people can act so differently when behind the wheel, compared to when face to face ... and how many simply hide behind the mask of their vehicles.
A mate pulled out onto the road in front of someone who (as it turned out) was traveling *way* over the speed limit and so in spite of giving it the beans himself and the guy obviously speeding, the speeder gave my mate all the lights and arm waving etc. It seemed like the speeder was following my mate to work, pulled up a couple of cars beside him and mate got out 'ready' for this guy to kick off. As it turned out he worked in the same building and didn't even look my mate in the eye as he walked past. Just as well probably as my mate is a fairly good martial artist. The trouble is and these days, people get stabbed to death for less. ;-(
Cheers, T i m