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?
How to not get so angry at other people?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Neptune1231, Dec 4, 2020.
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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..lolDino soar, Northeast Hillbilly, justcarhaulin and 8 others Thank this. -
Not much that I ca suggest while driving. Once u get home. Two of these and I’m all Hollywood.
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Was going to suggest laying your 1911 on the dash but....
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Have you considered, oh I dunno, SWITCHING TO DECAF??
Asking for a friend...basedinMN_, LtlAnonymous, homeskillet and 5 others Thank this. -
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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I smile and wave as they blow by on the right in that situation but prepare to be cut off hard.
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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.TheLoadOut, AfterShock, okiedokie and 1 other person Thank this. -
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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