Dealing with road rage and 4 wheelers in general

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Nov 2, 2017.

  1. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Had a crazy idiot do something to me today on the highway in my personal vehicle so it made me think to ask this.

    I drive a older 4 door 1997 Chevy Tahoe and I was about 3-4 car lengths I'd say behind a newer Honda Civic not riced out just a regular Civic. It was going slow about 40 in a 50 so I simply get in the left lane it immediately jumps in front of me. So I go back to the right lane it jumps right in front then again back to the left jumps in front of me and then the nutcase exits to the right with her middle finger up like I did something to it...

    I did absolutely nothing to warrant that mental breakdown she had behind the wheel.

    I really think it was simply a hardcore liberal nutjob that hates big vehicles that are not green beans that get 100 miles to a gallon. Honestly because I was not tailgating her or anything. Really people who drive these matchbox cars despise bigger vehicles and they get all nutty about it.

    Anyway my question is how often do you deal with nutty behavior like this and general idiotic moves by 4 wheelers?
     
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  3. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    And does anyone have a good recommendation for a quality dash cam?
     
  4. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I don't know about Civics, but I absolutely hate Priuses and their drivers
     
  5. woolybully35us

    woolybully35us Medium Load Member

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    I agree with you 1millon. percent
     
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    skellr Road Train Member

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    Maybe it was your headlights. They have DRL in 97? Pull up to a wall or something at night and check headlight adjustment.
     
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  7. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    It was 3 pm sunny out but yes I do have DRLs never had anyone go bat #### crazy like this before. Are you thinking they are malfunctioning like flickering or something?
     
  8. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    She probably thought you were one of her ex's.
    People are going nuttier and nuttier everyday.
     
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  9. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Lol. I have a million scenarios of what it could be but it don't really matter. Just opens your eyes more to be prepared for 10 times worse when I get behind the wheel of a tractor trailer.
     
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    skellr Road Train Member

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    Maybe they thought your bright lights were on. "Something" had to set them off, not always, but likely.
     
  11. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Maybe it’s something u did and u forgot to add it to the story.
     
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