Regarding the letter of Randy J. Collins from Silverdale, Wash.: I've been a Utah driver for almost 14 years. Not having traveled much, I can't compare us to other areas, but I will offer a defense. Utah drivers aren't bad, they're just different. We have different rules here that they don't teach you in Washington. Your comparison to hunting the enemy in the jungles of Vietnam was perhaps unknowingly accurate.
In Utah, every other driver is an enemy. For example, you probably used your signal when turning or changing lanes. This is obviously wrong, as it just tells the enemy what your next move will be. Sometimes, it's even good to signal the opposite direction, just to throw someone off.
Those who don't understand the rules of warfare on Utah roads slow down when they see a yellow light ahead. In Utah, a yellow light is the signal that anyone within half a block of the intersection can make it through. That is why you'll see a light turn green, but nobody moves for another couple of seconds.
Of course, beneath this rough exterior, we really are a caring people. Whenever there is an accident, especially on the freeway, everyone passing by will slow down to see if they recognize anyone or if they can help in anyway.
People outside Utah cause all our traffic problems, using their signals and thinking they can just merge.
Rob Adams
Orem