Road Rage????

[BarkingGhostar]

I usually get the other party to chase me as I lead them to a police HQ, while on video. When they realize they are pulling into the parking lot of the police HQ they hit the brakes and I flip them off one last time.

 

[kage69]

Got to deal with an enraged retiree on Friday. No extreme tail gating or brake checking, just an asshole who thinks he's entitled to text and drive (which is illegal), apparently because of his age and driving record. He didn't appreciate my horn and then pantomiming a phone at my head being hung up.

I mean, I applaud his device fluency, but that is some stupid, and again illegal, shit to be doing behind the wheel. You get caught putting yourself and everyone else around you at risk like that and you have ZERO room to go all offended, sanctimonious bitch on everyone. Period. Full fucking stop. End of discussion.

For a few minutes I thought he was actually going to start something physical, but after I pointed out my dash cam and offered to call a cop to mediate our dispute, he changed his tune and left.

 

[snoopy7548]

I have to admit I'm guilty of tailgating, but only the drivers who find it acceptable to drive 30mph in a 40mph area with no adverse weather conditions, or those who drive 65mph in the passing lane (on a 65mph highway) when the travel and slow lanes are moving faster (I pass on the right if I can) and everyone usually goes 75-80mph.

I'm the type of person that always drives either at or 3-5mph over the speed limit, depending on the area. Slow/ignorant drivers piss me off but I'm working on it. I know tailgating isn't helping, but it seems like there's really nothing you can do - you have to feel like you have some control in situations like that. Being stuck being someone driving extremely slow with no way to pass them strips away any sense of control, as they become the ones to dictate how you drive. I wish I could just scream into their radio, "Pull the fuck over for a goddamn second and just let me pass you."

 

[kage69]

I usually get the other party to chase me as I lead them to a police HQ, while on video. When they realize they are pulling into the parking lot of the police HQ they hit the brakes and I flip them off one last time.

Thank you for that image and subsequent laugh.

 

[LikeLinus]

The reason you drive a 400 HP car is that you're a sad, insecure manlet that's hung like a mosquito. It's the same reason guys collect guns, but that's a different thread. Most road road incidents are in heavy traffic and in bumper to bumper rush hour 400hp doesn't get you away any faster.

Why does the jelly feel strong with this post? It would seem the only person who is sad here, would be you? I'm certainly not sad or insecure. I've come to realize the people who say that, they're poor and unhappy. Can I get an amen? It's sunday and all, and youre going to take this all seriously and rant. I cant wait for the reply. Me and brianmanahban still run over grandmothers.

 

[LikeLinus]

I usually get the other party to chase me as I lead them to a police HQ, while on video. When they realize they are pulling into the parking lot of the police HQ they hit the brakes and I flip them off one last time.

LOL, I have to admit that I've done this before and I taught my oldest to do this. Never bring aholes to your home. I'm done with crazy and If they follow me, I drive their ass straight to the police station. I never show where I live and let them show their asses at a police station. They always drive off when they realize where I'm pulling in to. I'm always in front because I drive a 400+hp car and GagHalfrunt says I should drive something slower. I feel ashamed over the interwebs?

 

[Thebobo]

Theres a reason why I drive a 400+ hp car. They cant stay mad If they cant keep up

The other day I saw a Camaro zl1 with a plate that said "m3erica". No joke, lol.

I no understando "m3erica" wat fuuny?

 

[Thebobo]

Thread needs more stories.

Mine short and simple 280z tailgating me
Rush hour traffic packed
In left lane miles of packed cars in all lanes ahead
Apparently I wasn't close enough to the other cars
I gave him the finger,
280z gets in lane to right
Pulls up and swerves into my truck
I turn away
His fender hits my truck
He pulled away
I call state trooper
Trooper asked how
I mentioned I gave the finger
I felt like idiot
I said thank you nevermind /click

Later, blue paint on my tire no other damage.

 

[kage69]

I think all states need to officially adopt a pretty basic principle for traffic control: use the left lane to pass and if you are not passing someone, then you should be in the right lane.

I hate it when some ass is in the left lane, doing 10-15 under the limit, not giving a tinker's cuss about the 12 car convoy that has formed behind them. But I also hate it when another ass puts their bumper 3" away from mine while I'm actively passing other vehicles, acting like I'm impeding traffic because I'm not also doing 28 over the limit. Someone being in a hurry doesn't negate the need for safe following distances.

 

[paperfist]

i think the videos from russia might be doing it to try to get my by insurance fraud. i've heard that is quite common there, so people have to buy dashcams to have evidence.

That's what I was thinking as most of them weren't even bothering to get out of the way. A lot of the cams seemed to be higher up like they were on trucks.

I also take it that rear ending someone is automatically your fault.

 

[NAC4EV]

That's what I was thinking as most of them weren't even bothering to get out of the way. A lot of the cams seemed to be higher up like they were on trucks.

I also take it that rear ending someone is automatically your fault.

With advent of dash cams it's not necessarily automatic.
I drove transport and when you have a heavy load; you can't brake as fast a 4 wheeler.
A lot of impatient drivers expect transports to accelerate quickly,,,,, we can't,,,many will retaliate by brake checking the truck.

The front bumper on a Freightliner wins everytime.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I always give transports their room, I imagine half of what makes their job difficult is dealing with traffic and people who don't get the concept of driving a big rig being different. They can't stop or accelerate very fast and they need more room to turn. If you can't see their side mirrors they can't see you. Or more specifically if you can't see the driver's face in the mirror they probably can't see you.

 

[Carson Dyle]

A number of accidents shown in the video above weren't brake checks. They were drivers cutting into a lane between two slower moving vehicles and forced to get on their brakes, then getting rear-ended. Just horrible driving.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I sometimes brake check really aggressive tail gaters but mostly because they are endangering me, I don't actually slow down I just hit the brake enough that they see the light go on and hopefully back off. By forcing me to go faster I'm at risk of flying off the road if it's slippery especially if I need to make a sharp turn shortly. if they want to fly off the road they can go ahead but don't bring me in that shit.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

I have to admit I have done this 'lead stupid to LEO' before, and it was a take-off of the Man Show's idea of picking up illegals and taking them to the nearest ICE location.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Wait is it actually common for road ragers to actually follow people the whole way? I probably would go to the police dept too if that happened. Normally here road ragers will eventually turn off to their destination and not actually continue to harass you. But while you're in front they will try to run you off the road if you arn't going at least 20 over the limit.

 

[BD231]

These females swallow hella loads of cum, from strangers they don't know ..... and I can't get any in over 2 and a half years.

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[s0me0nesmind1]

I think all states need to officially adopt a pretty basic principle for traffic control: use the left lane to pass and if you are not passing someone, then you should be in the right lane.

I hate it when some ass is in the left lane, doing 10-15 under the limit, not giving a tinker's cuss about the 12 car convoy that has formed behind them. But I also hate it when another ass puts their bumper 3" away from mine while I'm actively passing other vehicles, acting like I'm impeding traffic because I'm not also doing 28 over the limit. Someone being in a hurry doesn't negate the need for safe following distances.

Laws are useless unless enforced. Everyone knows this, and the whole left lane must be passing is SOLID proof of that. I've seen it in many places - never have I heard of someone being ticketed for it.

 

[Exterous]

I'm the type of person that always drives either at or 3-5mph over the speed limit, depending on the area.

Goddamnit - get out of the fast lane grandpa! Around here is you aren't doing 80mph in a 70 you don't belong in the fast lane (traffic depending of course)

With advent of dash cams it's not necessarily automatic.
I drove transport and when you have a heavy load; you can't brake as fast a 4 wheeler.
A lot of impatient drivers expect transports to accelerate quickly,,,,, we can't,,,many will retaliate by brake checking the truck.

The front bumper on a Freightliner wins everytime.

I only ever drove a heavily loaded delivery drunk (no cdl) but it was crazy to me how few people took physics into consideration when driving around me. Like the idea that I might need more distance to stop was an absurd notion or something.

I think all states need to officially adopt a pretty basic principle for traffic control: use the left lane to pass and if you are not passing someone, then you should be in the right lane.

We have that in MI but its not enforced so we might as well not even have it - it certainly doesn't seem to be a deterrent

 

[Exterous]

So I had one on the way into work today. I was at a stop light and the small stretch of road in front of me goes from two lanes down to one. I was in the left lane. White work E-350 in the right. He tries to race me to the next light so he can cut in front of me. There is plenty of room behind me so I don't let him. He gets pretty agitated. Me - always being the mature person that I am - de-escalate the situation by pointing and laughing at him. He follows me and I help by using my hand to point in the direction I am turning on my way to work. I was hoping he would follow me all the way to the parking garage. Its a secured, monitored garage for ~500 cars and the local police department not only has a few spaces there but I usually see a few cop cars pulling out of the garage from a shift change when I arrive (this morning was no exception). Sadly his driving skills were subpar and he got stuck behind some traffic. I gave him a friendly wave when he decided to stop following me

I'm not sure what his end game was. It takes a special level of stupid to do that in a work vehicle.

 

[Mermaidman]

I only ever drove a heavily loaded delivery drunk (no cdl) but it was crazy to me how few people took physics into consideration when driving around me. Like the idea that I might need more distance to stop was an absurd notion or something.

I tailgate semis and other huge vehicles for the same reason. I figure they need more distance to stop, so if anything should happen, the semi will serve as a battering ram and clear the way. For some reason, truck drivers don't get that and hate it when I tailgate them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[NoCreativity]

I would never pull over to confront someone. Too many stupid people who happen to have guns around here. I will give the number one driver salute on occasion. Usually laughing makes people who want to engage back off, they think you're crazy and they might be correct.

I rarely beep at someone but I did a few days ago at the guy who was roaming out of his lane, both into my lane and the shoulder. Dude was intent on his texting.

 

[AdamK47]

A great way to deal with road ragers is to laugh at them. Laughing harder when they get angrier is the best way to diffuse the situation.

 

[Thebobo]

So I had one on the way into work today. I was at a stop light and the small stretch of road in front of me goes from two lanes down to one. I was in the left lane. White work E-350 in the right. He tries to race me to the next light so he can cut in front of me. There is plenty of room behind me so I don't let him. He gets pretty agitated. Me - always being the mature person that I am - de-escalate the situation by pointing and laughing at him. He follows me and I help by using my hand to point in the direction I am turning on my way to work. I was hoping he would follow me all the way to the parking garage. Its a secured, monitored garage for ~500 cars and the local police department not only has a few spaces there but I usually see a few cop cars pulling out of the garage from a shift change when I arrive (this morning was no exception). Sadly his driving skills were subpar and he got stuck behind some traffic. I gave him a friendly wave when he decided to stop following me

I'm not sure what his end game was. It takes a special level of stupid to do that in a work vehicle.

Meanwhile he's not entirely stable has your tag # a friend in the police force now knows where you live and is waiting at your house with his arsenal. I have a similar story.

Work vehicle heading back to shop somehow got into a race to the next light with some other idiot. Zooming around trying to be the front car at the next light well at one light I zoom through the red light while he sits at the light waving has hand at me. Unfortunately there was a DC cop behind us I didn't see and he ran through the light and got behind me lights and all. I can see the guy in my mirror standing outside of car shouting and possibly laughing. The cop comes up to my door and I explain I who I am and that I am rushing to a fire Alarm call out in maryland. /wink. We had plastic tags and signs saying emergency vehicles but eh. So the cops looks at me suspiciously but told me to slow down and go on. I drove away feeling both like a schmuck and yet victorious.

 

[Tormac]

I think all states need to officially adopt a pretty basic principle for traffic control: use the left lane to pass and if you are not passing someone, then you should be in the right lane.

I hate it when some ass is in the left lane, doing 10-15 under the limit, not giving a tinker's cuss about the 12 car convoy that has formed behind them. But I also hate it when another ass puts their bumper 3" away from mine while I'm actively passing other vehicles, acting like I'm impeding traffic because I'm not also doing 28 over the limit. Someone being in a hurry doesn't negate the need for safe following distances.

Amen to your post kage69.

The bad thing is most states do have some form of a "keep right" law (see http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html), they are just not enforced so people don't care, or aren't aware of them.

Left lane campers do get on my nerves when I am on long highway trips. I would never pull over and confront someone over a driving situation though. The best thing to do is pass them and go my own way, or allow them to pass me and let them go their own way. Some people have horrible tempers, and one can never tell if the person you are interacting with will loose their mind and do something that can't be taken back.