Truckers wave almost got me killed…

Taking karate lessons years ago, he told us "don't worry much about the large sized people, they are often slow, and not particularly good at fighting. Fear the small ones, they are quick, and got bullied all their life, so learned how to fight". While not always true, i have seen this myself play out in real life the past 20 years. The 300 lb guy doesn't concern me at all. The 150 lb guy I keep my eyes on if he is getting mad.

 

You are spot ....!! on as the old saying goes .......Dynamite comes in small packages

 

I'd worry more about the 150 lb guy if he wasn't getting angry. He's in control.
An angry person makes mistakes, a calm one almost never.

 

Road Rage at its finest

 

There’s a lot of “karate” instructors out there who are anything but knowledgeable on real life self defense. If all his experience is in a dojo or in a ring or any controlled setting take everything he says with a grain of salt. I’m not saying none of them can fight but Ive walked into “attack proof” type classes and completely manhandled their instructors and made them look very stupid. Don’t fear anyone but NEVER underestimate ANYONE on the street. That being said most people dont really want to fight. They just want to act like they ain’t backing down so let them vent or whatever if you can.

As a female you should carry a weapon and be alert and avoid at any sign of danger. I’d suggest a hammerless revolver so you can fire it from inside your pocket if your wearing a coat. Making them aware youre carrying only after they hear a succession of loud bangs. This advice would work for anyone but females have an entirely different type of predator to look out for. Prepare yourself to have zero mercy on violent predators.

 

You're thinking of the "Jersey Wave." I use that all the time to make new friends.

 

I actually had a work truck do that to me before. He kept getting beside me, pacing me until getting in front of me. He threw his lights on and slowed me down into the shoulder. When he got out I already had my gun drawn to the right side of my leg (unseen by him). Turns out he stopped me because one of tractor brakes was on fire. (Stuck brake) Dude saved my truck that night.

regardless, if any vehicle stops me aside from an LEO my gun is at the ready. Be careful!

 

suppose this only works if you think all truckers eat McDonald’s and just sit. I happen to stand while driving and have a live in chef that sleeps on the second bunk on my daily deployments

 

Next time use the standard "good buddy 2 2" on cb to make it clear you are very friendly.