getting pissed over courtesy

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  1. jdr1989

    jdr1989 Light Load Member

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    was driving the other day and another truck was coming down the on ramp to get on interstate and of course i move over as a courtesy to let him on. well he gets right beside me after hes on interstate and throws his hands up and blows his horn at me all pissed and speeds up and goes. can anyone tell me what he might of been thinking
     
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  3. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    you made him spill his coffee.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    You probably didn't do anything wrong. Keep in mind, there's many truck drivers with serious mental health problems. An example is the one that was posted about yesterday; he cut in line at the fuel pumps, then when another driver confronted him about it, he shot the driver, then killed himself.
     
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  5. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Here is what happened.

    You moved over a lane and allowed the other truck unimpeded entry to the interstate.

    In his mind, you are in a fast truck, thats why you moved over.

    When he got along side and started to pace on your truck. After a minute as he was getting ready to set the cruise control and noticed the speed your truck was traveling at.
    That speed was less than he thought or wanted to go.
    And in order to save his dignity, he put the shizzle on you.
    It was your fault he was going so slow, so he had to make sure you are fully aware of the problem. In order to do that, he must make sure he has your attention.
     
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  6. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    You read my mind.
     
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  7. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    This is very true. A lot of OTR drivers have mental health issues.

    I would say the flatbed driver is the most affected.
     
  8. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Ya what ^ he said. You looked like some dude just lollygagging around in a passing lane next to him. Since he’s mentally unstable you were the last straw that day and he had a seizure.
     
  9. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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    Sounds like someone pissed on his steak and he took it out on you . I also can't get why do other drivers have to pass me while climbing a mountain, so close to the zipper . Sorry im not driving on the shoulder and getting crap on the tires. Be courteous and give a slower truck some space please. Ok that's my rant today.
     
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  10. fargonaz

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    Don't let it get to you.
     
  11. pattyj

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    He hates his job and not happy unless he #####es at others.
     
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