Road Rage

[Croat tiger]

Come tell us the truth have you gone into rage whilst driving?.

 

[Tormented Tiger]

Being a temporary Australian and cut off an average of 4-5 times a week I don't actually go into a total rage but more of a surprise terrorist. Dopey car drivers that are totally ignorant of other road users seem to be in 4 out 5 cars on the road and should be approached with all caution. Most times you know they haven't bothered looking and are aware of what they are gonna do, so most times I'll hang back till they've changed lanes blindly and then sneak up next to their windows and give them a blast from the horn. This usually shocks them awake and they almost drive off the road. For total shit 4 brain drivers I prefer riding up next to them and bending or pushing their side mirror to accute angles which leaves them with dazed looks on their faces. The amazing thing is that the never seem to get upset and chase me but just give me the ohh sorry look.

 

[sp-mac]

I endured the 5-hour crawl onto Phillip Island on Friday. 38 degrees in a car with 3 other guys with no air conditioning. I survived that without cutting sick- I should survive whatever else comes my way.

 

[Mel B]

Come tell us the truth have you gone into rage whilst driving?.

I am like Senna when i get behind the wheel. ******** other traffic, its me v them and i will not give in. Its like when you were a Child trying to lift lasses skirts up. You no its wrong but whats anyone gunna do. Nothing so you win. Magic.

 

[PA HOG]

Being a temporary Australian and cut off an average of 4-5 times a week I don't actually go into a total rage but more of a surprise terrorist. Dopey car drivers that are totally ignorant of other road users seem to be in 4 out 5 cars on the road and should be approached with all caution. Most times you know they haven't bothered looking and are aware of what they are gonna do, so most times I'll hang back till they've changed lanes blindly and then sneak up next to their windows and give them a blast from the horn. This usually shocks them awake and they almost drive off the road. For total shit 4 brain drivers I prefer riding up next to them and bending or pushing their side mirror to accute angles which leaves them with dazed looks on their faces. The amazing thing is that the never seem to get upset and chase me but just give me the ohh sorry look.

There is no question that many car drivers have insufficient respect for other road users. You will agree that your actions are illegal as well as being discourteous. Do you believe they assist or contribute to the problem?

 

[viccles]

I just yell and swear and throw the birdie a few times

 

[Bombers_Forever]

I have seen a few incidents of it.

My conclusion is most of it is caused by one driver doing something stupid (like not indicating when changing lanes etc).

Too many drivers seem to ignore the fact there are other people on the road. Either ignorant, stupid or obvlivious.

 

[bunsen burner]

Being a temporary Australian and cut off an average of 4-5 times a week I don't actually go into a total rage but more of a surprise terrorist. Dopey car drivers that are totally ignorant of other road users seem to be in 4 out 5 cars on the road and should be approached with all caution. Most times you know they haven't bothered looking and are aware of what they are gonna do, so most times I'll hang back till they've changed lanes blindly and then sneak up next to their windows and give them a blast from the horn. This usually shocks them awake and they almost drive off the road. For total shit 4 brain drivers I prefer riding up next to them and bending or pushing their side mirror to accute angles which leaves them with dazed looks on their faces. The amazing thing is that the never seem to get upset and chase me but just give me the ohh sorry look.

Interesting.

If you ask a survey of people what sh its them most about driving the second most common response is "people cutting me off".

But people have different ideas what cutting off means.

Cutting off

When you indicate to change lanes and some knob in the other lane speeds up to prevent you changing as if he/she owns the road and as if he/she never changes lanes themselves. This is f***ing annoying because sometimes you have to change lanes in order to take a turn or make a slip road. Really, if people indicate you should let them change lanes on 99% of occasions.

Knobhead's version of cutting off

That inconsiderate pr ick is trying to change lanes on me and cut me off. Letting one car in front of me is a major inconvenience because we are in a race. There's no chance he needs to change lanes so he can turn right at that street ahead. Better speed up and prevent it. This is my lane. I own this f***ing lane. I'm the only person on the road who can change lanes. I expect people to let me in when I inevitably have to change lanes but if anyone else tries to change in front of me I will put my foot down. Can't have people cutting me off.

 

[MagpieScouser]

how the majority are P plate morons who drive hotted up pieces of crap ,or 4 wheel drives who think'oh my car is bigger than yours look how tough iam tailgaiting you'

 

[bunsen burner]

What is it with right lane drivers? Ask everyone what they hate about driving and everyone says "people who drive slow in the right lane"

So how come it annoys everyone but people still do it? Seems even those who sit in the right lane are annoyed by people who sit in the right lane.

Possible reason:

Many people think "driving slow in the right lane" refers to only those people who sit under or just on the limit in the right lane. Thereby these people think doing 125 in the right lane on a motorway is cool. They don't see that they're doing anything wrong.

Doesn't matter how fast you're doing in the right lane, if you're not overtaking, move over, and if there's people behind whilst your overtaking (ie those people who take 4 km's to overtake someone) make an effort to speed up and move over.



And of course there's the f***wits who think, "I'm doing the limit, therefore I can sit in the right lane and pi ss everyone off".

 

[MadRyan]

My uncle has some road rage in him. This chook once cut him off at a turn and my uncle in his fit of rage pushed the peddle and ramed the back of the chooks car. Then blurted out a cuss storm and continued to drive. Good guy, uncle Benji.

 

[Mel B]

My uncle has some road rage in him. This chook once cut him off at a turn and my uncle in his fit of rage pushed the peddle and ramed the back of the chooks car. Then blurted out a cuss storm and continued to drive. Good guy, uncle Benji.

My two uncles are in the Police force and they are evil on the road. Authority? Whats that. ho ho ho ho.

 

[Tormented Tiger]

There is no question that many car drivers have insufficient respect for other road users.

I don't really have a problem with the disrepectful road user it's more the ignorant one who feels his out there all alone. People who disrespect the road rules are atleast looking around the traffic looking for gaps and police whilst the Sunday driver has his firm up his arse.

You will agree that your actions are illegal as well as being discourteous.

Agree with being illegal but as for being discourteous I feel I'm teaching them a lesson to use their mirrors and to be aware.

Do you believe they assist or contribute to the problem?

Being a biker I feel I'm like Lone Wolf on the road and it's my duty to wake these morons up.

 

[Tormented Tiger]

Interesting.

If you ask a survey of people what sh its them most about driving the second most common response is "people cutting me off".

But people have different ideas what cutting off means.

Cutting off

When you indicate to change lanes and some knob in the other lane speeds up to prevent you changing as if he/she owns the road and as if he/she never changes lanes themselves. This is f***ing annoying because sometimes you have to change lanes in order to take a turn or make a slip road. Really, if people indicate you should let them change lanes on 99% of occasions.

Knobhead's version of cutting off

That inconsiderate pr ick is trying to change lanes on me and cut me off. Letting one car in front of me is a major inconvenience because we are in a race. There's no chance he needs to change lanes so he can turn right at that street ahead. Better speed up and prevent it. This is my lane. I own this f***ing lane. I'm the only person on the road who can change lanes. I expect people to let me in when I inevitably have to change lanes but if anyone else tries to change in front of me I will put my foot down. Can't have people cutting me off.

If you are sitting at a red light and 1st cab of the rank and a motorbike slips between the traffic and pulls in front of you do you consider you've just been cut off.

 

[bunsen burner]

If you are sitting at a red light and 1st cab of the rank and a motorbike slips between the traffic and pulls in front of you do you consider you've just been cut off.

?? What would make you even consider I think that? Read it again.

 

[Tormented Tiger]

?? What would make you even consider I think that? Read it again.

I did read and agree with your post but I wanted to see your response to my scenario which seems a motorbike freindly response.

 

[Mel B]

If you are sitting at a red light and 1st cab of the rank and a motorbike slips between the traffic and pulls in front of you do you consider you've just been cut off.

Not at all. Just go about your day safe in the knowlege that he will die driving his moped. Bikers are stupid imo. Lorry - Bike. Who wins? Mmmmmm. Lets think. Ho ho ho ho.

 

[bunsen burner]

I did read and agree with your post but I wanted to see your response to my scenario which seems a motorbike freindly response.

Have no probs with bikes doing that. To do so would be nothing short of ridiculous. That's something the "I can't have someone change lanes in front of me" brigade would get upset at.

These people seem to think they're being cheated or something?

 

[PA HOG]

I don't really have a problem with the disrepectful road user it's more the ignorant one who feels his out there all alone. People who disrespect the road rules are atleast looking around the traffic looking for gaps and police whilst the Sunday driver has his firm up his arse.
Agree with being illegal but as for being discourteous I feel I'm teaching them a lesson to use their mirrors and to be aware.
Being a biker I feel I'm like Lone Wolf on the road and it's my duty to wake these morons up.

Here’s what we agree on. There are many drivers on the road whose driving is of poor quality making conditions both dangerous and unpleasant for bikers.


Here’s what we disagree on. I believe your actions as, to use your words, a “surprise terrorist” is likely to exacerbate the problem. One logical result of your behaviour is that some drivers will become even more resentful of bikers. It is not hard to understand the irritation you describe but your “duty to wake these morons up” is by virtue of self appointment. It is unlikely that road safety professionals or riding school instructors would encourage others to emulate your behaviour. That alone should entice you to question your actions.



Nevertheless, I wish you safe riding.

 

[Tormented Tiger]

Not at all. Just go about your day safe in the knowlege that he will die driving his moped. Bikers are stupid imo. Lorry - Bike. Who wins? Mmmmmm. Lets think. Ho ho ho ho.

A Lorry. WTF is a lorry? Is it a poms poor excuse for a truck?

Just like a moped is a poor excuse of a motorbike.

 

[Mel B]

A Lorry. WTF is a lorry? Is it a poms poor excuse for a truck?

Just like a moped is a poor excuse of a motorbike.

At least i am not a convict arsewipe.

England - 4
Convicts - 0

 

[Tormented Tiger]

At least i am not a convict arsewipe.

England - 4
Convicts - 0

Atleast we wipe.

Must be a pleasure to live in a country full of fat arse lazy good for nothing soap paranoid stinking poms.

 

[Mel B]

Atleast we wipe.

Must be a pleasure to live in a country full of fat arse lazy good for nothing soap paranoid stinking poms.

Ho ho ho ho. Right. 11 stone. Nothing but pr0n and football is allowed on my telly. ******** Coronation Street hippy.

Rick - Look at us. Squabbbbbbling bickering we never used to be like this.
Neil - Yes we did.
Me - Bollox i have cocked that one up.

 

[Mikes4]

I enjoy being good natured and letting people in who need to change lanes. The good thing about now have some years experience under my belt it is very easy to tell who these people are. There are some who really frustate me, and you see them coming a mile away. Those who duck in and out of lanes, failing to indicate just so they get a couple of cars ahead look like flat out tools. The great thing is, if you're more relaxed and staying alert, reading the traffic is much more efficient and in the long run you end up ahead of them anyway. But I do dislike those who take advantage of any little oppurtunity (usually created by travelling the legal following ditance) and push there way in and out with complete disrespect for other road users.

 

[Mel B]

I enjoy being good natured and letting people in who need to change lanes. The good thing about now have some years experience under my belt it is very easy to tell who these people are. There are some who really frustate me, and you see them coming a mile away. Those who duck in and out of lanes, failing to indicate just so they get a couple of cars ahead look like flat out tools. The great thing is, if you're more relaxed and staying alert, reading the traffic is much more efficient and in the long run you end up ahead of them anyway. But I do dislike those who take advantage of any little oppurtunity (usually created by travelling the legal following ditance) and push there way in and out with complete disrespect for other road users.

I am like an ice cube when i am driving now. Wrote my Brand new car off after 3 Days a coupla years ago. Now Insurance companys think i am a driving hazzard. pffffffffffft. I am the bestest driver in the ********ing World.

Me - 0
Insurance - 1

Ps. The ********ing stupid robbing bastards.