What is it with Taxi Drivers?

You know, I thought I would be safe from the stereotypical Taxi Driver, because I live in what I consider a country town. Alas, the b@stards are out here too, and a lot of them!! The number of times I've been cut off by a taxi around town is amazing...
This morning, one ass clown pulled out from a side street, forcing me to brake, when if he had waited a whole 10 seconds more I would've passed, and he could have dawdled out without interfering with any other traffic. But no, he had to do that in front of me... I took great pleasure in giving the Sil a bit of boost as I passed and letting off the blow off valve right next to his open window...

I'm sure the authorities have a test with questions like the following...
1) Have you never held a driving licence?
2) Do you have suicidal tendancies?
3) Is the indicator stalk only for asthetics?
4) Is it legal to do u-turns wherever you like?
5) Is it legal to reduce your speed to 5kph in the middle of the street while searching for a fare?
6) Is it legal to erratically change lanes, forcing your way between traffic without indicating?

If you answered 'yes' to the above questions, then congratulations you are now a 'qualified' taxi driver.

On a different theme... I really like the latest colour scheme of our local TransGoldfields buses. They are painted in a dark red/brown colour and bronze/gold. A lot snazzier than the TransPerth buses...