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How to not get so angry at other people?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Neptune1231, Dec 4, 2020.

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  1. Dec 4, 2020 #1
    Neptune1231

    Neptune1231 Bobtail Member

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    So I did something that I'm not proud of today. I had a long 14 hour day, parked the truck at the yard and drove home in my car. I'm usually very calm and relaxed while driving but this guy somehow broke me.

    I was in town driving the speed limit in the left lane about to turn left in less than a mile and Mr white van man starts tailgating me hard and flashing his lights. Now usually I just maintain my position but I just fycking snapped and did a light brake check on him. He tries to quickly pass me on the right lane and I floored it. He swerves left so I brake and back off,. Then I floored it again in the right lane, cut him off and made my left turn.

    Such a stupid unnecessary situation. I wish I didn't lose my temper but it happened and I can only learn from this now.

    I've been driving commercially for 5 years, 3 in a bus and 2 in trucking. I should know better.

    Any tips from some old timers on how to not snap like I did?
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2020 #2
    Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Like water off a duck's back.
    Move right and then get back over.
    Don't let someone or something trip your anger.
    He was probably in a hurry to get to the stoplight..lol
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2020 #3
    mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    image.jpg Not much that I ca suggest while driving. Once u get home. Two of these and I’m all Hollywood.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2020 #4
    Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Was going to suggest laying your 1911 on the dash but....
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2020 #5
    Savor the Flavor

    Savor the Flavor Medium Load Member

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    Have you considered, oh I dunno, SWITCHING TO DECAF??

    Asking for a friend...
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2020 #6
    D.Tibbitt

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    Sometimes u take life by the horns sometimes it takes you. We've all been there. Couple deep breaths relax. Do something u enjoy to do , anything to get ur mind off trucking. If i find myself getting road rage i book a load home and take a couple days off.
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2020 #7
    magoo68

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    I smile and wave as they blow by on the right in that situation but prepare to be cut off hard.
     
    magoo68, Dec 4, 2020
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  10. Dec 4, 2020 #8
    bryan21384

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    Yup....if people are in that big if a hurry, let em by. It ain't that serious.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2020 #9
    fishonron

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    If someone's being aggressive on you and you have the extra lane just move right and let them go.

    As soon as they're past you the situation is over.
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2020 #10
    supersnackbar

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    Turn on your left turn signal and slow down w/o using your brakes..if he hits you, get a good lawyer and you're set for life...you had your signal on, and were preparing to turn safely.
     
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