Road Rage
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Chica
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it's very bad and have a friend who's hubby was shot over stupid road rage. after the incident, he pulled into a 7/11 store and called his wife to tell her what happened. he didn't know the other guy had followed him and as he was talking to her on the phone the guy came up to his car and shot him in the head. very sad.
Sorry to hear about that. Stuff to that extreme shouldn't happen. I didn't mean it like that and I do appologise. I just get frusterated when people don't focus on driving and cause accidents. Trust me, I have been in 2 that weren't my fault and totaled my care, and the other driver wasn't paying attention and the same thing has happened to my wife twice. The second time was with a driver driving on a suspended license and in a company vehicle. Like today, this person was in a turn only lane and drove forward. I guess people just have to be careful out there.
Deepcover
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Holy shit
If only we didn't have these ridiculous speed limits it'd be easier to just floor it, pass the slow pokes that are slowing me down and leave them behind. I do get a bit upset when I'm on the highway and people just hog the passing lane without passing anyone. Or when someone is about to pass me then decides to just drive alongside me and then I can't pass the 18 wheeler up ahead because the asshole to my left is there and won't let me 
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
I like to believe that I am in control of my emotions and temper at all times. But in reality, that's a lie. Especially when I'm driving, I'm prone to "the red mist" when someone cuts me off or pulls out in front of me because they have their head up their ass (or even worse, they're chatting on their cell phone).
If I see the offending driver is elderly, I can give them a break. They probably just didn't see me. But big rig truckers who try to bogart their way from lane to lane, women in gigantic SUV's (especially Hummers), middle aged guys in minivans and speed demon teens are people I almost never give a break to. All of these people seem to have issues that make them think they have something to prove, and their cars make up for their shortcomings. And if you're texting or have a cell phone up to your head and then you screw up beside or in front of me, this scene from Pulp Fiction usually begins playing in my head and I won't remember what happens after that (see, I probably have issues too):
But it really is wrong to brake-check people, or do anything to get revenge while driving. The result could be that you cause them to wreck and maybe take out some innocent bystander. Or maybe even something like Chica is talking about. So I'm consciously trying to do better these days and not let road-apples and shit-heads get on my nerves any longer. "I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard!" :yinyang:
If I see the offending driver is elderly, I can give them a break. They probably just didn't see me. But big rig truckers who try to bogart their way from lane to lane, women in gigantic SUV's (especially Hummers), middle aged guys in minivans and speed demon teens are people I almost never give a break to. All of these people seem to have issues that make them think they have something to prove, and their cars make up for their shortcomings. And if you're texting or have a cell phone up to your head and then you screw up beside or in front of me, this scene from Pulp Fiction usually begins playing in my head and I won't remember what happens after that (see, I probably have issues too
):But it really is wrong to brake-check people, or do anything to get revenge while driving. The result could be that you cause them to wreck and maybe take out some innocent bystander. Or maybe even something like Chica is talking about. So I'm consciously trying to do better these days and not let road-apples and shit-heads get on my nerves any longer. "I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard!" :yinyang:
I like to believe that I am in control of my emotions and temper at all times. But in reality, that's a lie. Especially when I'm driving, I'm prone to "the red mist" when someone cuts me off or pulls out in front of me because they have their head up their ass (or even worse, they're chatting on their cell phone).
If I see the offending driver is elderly, I can give them a break. They probably just didn't see me. But big rig truckers who try to bogart their way from lane to lane, women in gigantic SUV's (especially Hummers), middle aged guys in minivans and speed demon teens are people I almost never give a break to. All of these people seem to have issues that make them think they have something to prove, and their cars make up for their shortcomings. And if you're texting or have a cell phone up to your head and then you screw up beside or in front of me, this scene from Pulp Fiction usually begins playing in my head and I won't remember what happens after that (see, I probably have issues too
But it really is wrong to brake-check people, or do anything to get revenge while driving. The result could be that you cause them to wreck and maybe take out some innocent bystander. Or maybe even something like Chica is talking about. So I'm consciously trying to do better these days and not let road-apples and shit-heads get on my nerves any longer. "I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard!" :yinyang:
I disagree with one thing on here. The trucking part. I think that it should become a law that everyone has to take a truck driving class, not to get a CDL, but just to see what it is like to drive a truck and to realize that it isn't driving a smart car or something. Sometimes truckers have to do that so they can get in the lane or have to get over because a car cuts them off and slams on their brakes. So yeah, I still give truckers a lot of room and I really wish that people would understand this. Oh yeah, and also, if you cause an accident in a car, you just get points and a ticket. If you get into a accident with a truck, you can't get a job and may get fired from the one you currently have.
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
Yeah, I realize that because of the size, weight and speed (or lack thereof) that big rigs can't move or turn on a dime. I give them room too. But the truck drivers know that their trucks can't accelerate from 60-70mph in 2 seconds or decelerate from 70-60mph in 2 seconds. So they should know that pulling out in front of a car that's already going 70 or 75 and almost running that car off the road, or causing it to have to lock up its brakes, is not acceptable or excusable. The main issue I have with big trucks is when they're pulling out from a certain stop sign off the interstate. At least twice a week, they'll see me or another car coming across the bridge, and they'll still pull out in front of me. Sometimes the cab cuts me off and other times it's the trailer. But either way, they know damn well that if they were in a smaller vehicle, they wouldn't pull that kind of crap. About ten years ago, on the same bridge, one of them turned in and hit my car. I called the State Police and the driver begged the trooper not to write him a ticket (because he was scared of losing his job). Only when I agreed that as long as he paid for the damages based on an estimate (that I would get
) did the trooper agree not to write him up. But he did write a report showing that he was at fault. And once we were done, that fairly minor collision ended up costing him about $1000 - which he did pay. The actual repairs cost about $250. He was a nice guy and really apologized. I accepted that. No hard feelings. But he did something stupid and so I bled him to teach him a lesson.On the stretch of interstate that I travel everyday, there are LOTS of accidents. A good many involve big rigs. And 9 times out of 10, they get crossed up on a certain curve because they're speeding and their trailers shift. The speed limit drops before this curve and there are caution signs, but they ignore that and try to plow through there going 80 (when the limit goes from 70 to 60). So one of them wrecks about once a week. They know the characteristics of their vehicles, just like I know mine. So they're at fault. And the ones that make it will often drift over into the outside lanes and force those drivers to wreck or lock up. My car would probably take that curve at 120 or better. But if I try that and screw up (or screw somebody else up), I'm to blame.
I have nothing against truckers, or anybody else, in general. We all screw up or make mistakes while driving. If I do something dumb, I have no problems making a prayer sign to the other car to to show that I'm sorry. It's when people are being careless, or trying to use their vehicle's size to bully their way around the road, that I get wound up. And if they shoot me the bird when I stare at them after they've screwed up, that's when I start hearing Ezekiel 25:17. But I'm trying to maintain better control of my temper. My car can pull 1+ g in a corner and has great brakes. So how would I feel if I accidentally wrecked some moron in a big truck or a minivan? Not good.
Should road rage be legal? It's illegal? How do you regulate that?
People just need to calm the fuck down. What does raging accomplish except distract you from driving? There is bad, inconsiderate drivers, get over it. You're probably one of them.
Fiction - Everybody thinks they're the only good driver on the road. Fact - Everybody has caused someone else to lose their shit without realizing it.
People just need to calm the fuck down. What does raging accomplish except distract you from driving? There is bad, inconsiderate drivers, get over it. You're probably one of them.
Fiction - Everybody thinks they're the only good driver on the road. Fact - Everybody has caused someone else to lose their shit without realizing it.
vodkazvictim
Why save the world, when you can rule it?
Of course road rage should be illegal.
If you can't remain in control of yourself you can't remain in control of a half ton (or more) potential lethal weapon.
I'll bet you any money that they don't allow alcohol in firing ranges.
If you can't remain in control of yourself you can't remain in control of a half ton (or more) potential lethal weapon.
I'll bet you any money that they don't allow alcohol in firing ranges.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Yeah, I realize that because of the size, weight and speed (or lack thereof) that big rigs can't move or turn on a dime. I give them room too. But the truck drivers know that their trucks can't accelerate from 60-70mph in 2 seconds or decelerate from 70-60mph in 2 seconds. So they should know that pulling out in front of a car that's already going 70 or 75 and almost running that car off the road, or causing it to have to lock up its brakes, is not acceptable or excusable. The main issue I have with big trucks is when they're pulling out from a certain stop sign off the interstate. At least twice a week, they'll see me or another car coming across the bridge, and they'll still pull out in front of me. Sometimes the cab cuts me off and other times it's the trailer. But either way, they know damn well that if they were in a smaller vehicle, they wouldn't pull that kind of crap. About ten years ago, on the same bridge, one of them turned in and hit my car. I called the State Police and the driver begged the trooper not to write him a ticket (because he was scared of losing his job). Only when I agreed that as long as he paid for the damages based on an estimate (that I would get
On the stretch of interstate that I travel everyday, there are LOTS of accidents. A good many involve big rigs. And 9 times out of 10, they get crossed up on a certain curve because they're speeding and their trailers shift. The speed limit drops before this curve and there are caution signs, but they ignore that and try to plow through there going 80 (when the limit goes from 70 to 60). So one of them wrecks about once a week. They know the characteristics of their vehicles, just like I know mine. So they're at fault. And the ones that make it will often drift over into the outside lanes and force those drivers to wreck or lock up. My car would probably take that curve at 120 or better. But if I try that and screw up (or screw somebody else up), I'm to blame.
I have nothing against truckers, or anybody else, in general. We all screw up or make mistakes while driving. If I do something dumb, I have no problems making a prayer sign to the other car to to show that I'm sorry. It's when people are being careless, or trying to use their vehicle's size to bully their way around the road, that I get wound up. And if they shoot me the bird when I stare at them after they've screwed up, that's when I start hearing Ezekiel 25:17. But I'm trying to maintain better control of my temper. My car can pull 1+ g in a corner and has great brakes. So how would I feel if I accidentally wrecked some moron in a big truck or a minivan? Not good.
I truly see your point, but as a truck driver, I can tell you that sometimes it's almost impossible to pull out, or merge without pissing someone off, no matter how hard we try, there is ALWAYS some factor working against us. In most cases, it's the impatient motorists we share the road with, but sometimes it's just bad timing, or simply no good way to do what we need to do.
bobjustbob
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I try to stay far and away from truckers. I will only pass them if I can blow by and leave them at a distance. The ones that bother me are the ones that are doing 85 and don't want to get into the passing lane.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
And that's caused by the way drivers are paid. There's no regulations stating a company must pay hourly, so companies pay mileage or percentage, and the faster a driver moves, or the more he hauls, the more he makes. They've tightened up the safety regulations, but haven't created any standards that help the driver.
I don't drive an 18-wheeler, but I do drive a 35 foot, 2 ton vehicle for work and I can vouch that even in a vehicle that is, noticeably smaller than a big-rig-type truck yet much larger than most passenger vehicles, it can be nearly impossible to operate on the roadways because people simply don't have the courtesy, or the understanding of what it takes to operate a significantly oversized vehicle. At times, it seems like the moment you put on your signal, everyone wants to rush past you and not let you in. Same is true with turning out of a gas station, or other parking-lot-type of place. People always assume that you are cutting them off, when, in reality, there is no other option than to go when you see your opportunity while trying to inconvenience as few other motorists as possible, while still safely and effectively operating your vehicle. People don't seem to understand, either, that tailgating, or making abrupt, unannounced lane changes and slamming on their brakes in front of a dramatically larger vehicle is probably one of the most dangerous, thoughtless things a person can do. As Rey mentioned, these vehicles don't stop (or even simply slow down) on a dime, and too many people take too many risks while driving in such a dangerous manner. One mistake and, with vehicles of a particular size, a careless motorist can put themselves, the truck driver and far more people's safety at risk than the average "car accident" could, simply due to the sheer size and relative instability of particular large vehicles.
squallumz
knows petras secret: she farted.
stop right there. :kettle:
