On the while I agree with you, but there is a very small but significant minority using it as an opportunity to drive very badly.Now that the rods are empty, I have the impression that people are driving more safely, at least around where I live.
I noticed on the main road that cars now go fully over to the far side of the white line when passing me, and are not at all reluctant to slow to a crawl if I am going around a sharp bend or even passing a parked car.