There are so many people that should not be driving. I really wish there was some way to just slap someone into realizing that they're responsible for safely directing 3000+ pounds of metal at a high rate of speed.
I commute on my bike every day in Atlanta (ok, when the weather is really bad I'll take the MARTA), and yeah, Buford Highway is one of the worse roads. I also don't much care for Roswell Rd, the I-75 corridor through Marietta, Spaghetti Junction, and the Downtown Connector.
I know it's the same in every city, but people either just have no idea how dangerous they are, or are completely psychotic and don't care about the safety of their fellow human beings.
Every time I put the key in the ignition, two thoughts run through my head: "I'm going to have a good time" and "I might die". If I can't reconcile the two, I don't turn the key. It gives you the proper mindset to both stay loose and keep alert.