• One point frustrates me the most: Our on-ramps are inconsistent. Some of them have "merge" signs, which means the person entering the freeway and the person in the slow lane "merge." However, many on-ramps have "yield" signs, which means the person getting on the freeway has to yield the right of way to the person in the slow lane. California does not have yield signs on the on-ramp; everyone merges. We need to change this in Hawai'i.

• The beauty of the Islands and, more importantly, the beauty of the people, should not be compromised by telling them to change their driving habits. A few extra seconds, or even minutes, are not worth it. The world would be a much better place to live if the "aloha spirit" was second nature to all.

• I have been telling my fiancee for months that people trying to be nice cause more problems than they solve. ... I think most people could use a refresher on four-way stops and right of way while turning.

• We have noticed that the number of drivers who go through red lights has increased. ... Red used to mean stop. When did that change and how many accidents and possibly lives need to be lost before someone writes about it?

• Having recently relocated from O'ahu to just outside Philadelphia, I found drivers here are smart drivers. Unlike many drivers in Hawai'i, they generally observe the rule of left lane for passing (or) faster drivers and right (lane for) slower drivers. I have not been tailgated once in the three months I have been here and not witnessed one obscene gesture from other drivers. Lastly, not once have I laid eyes on a souped-up Honda or Toyota drifting in and out of traffic, racing at breakneck speed, whereas in Hawai'i this was part of everyday life on the roads.

• When I visited Hawai'i this spring, I was surprised that people in a metropolitan area were so courteous as to let me in when merging.

In Washington state, you will wait till the 20th or so person allows you to cut in and only into a small space.

I would rather be on the highway with courteous drivers than aggressive drivers who have no regard for anyone but themselves. Please do not tell the kama'ainas to drive aggressively or to be less courteous.

• I happen to side with those who become frustrated with some of that driving behavior. Ironically, I see that kind of behavior here around Boston all the time. I've come to expect people to stop abruptly to allow another to make a left turn.

• One reason I think Hawai'i drivers are so courteous is the familiarity with other drivers. It's embarrassing when you don't give the other driver a break and then you realize you know that person. That's what happens when you live on an island.

• Drive more aggressively? Be less courteous? Don't slow down in the rain? "Experts" are telling us this to solve our traffic problems? Hello! Our traffic problems stem from too many cars on a tiny island, and streets, roads and freeways that were built decades ago for far fewer cars.

If people want a fast life, move to Los Angeles. Don't turn us into Los Angeles.