Corvette rage
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From: Cold Hell, Minnesota...for now
St. Jude Donor '15 thru '26
I'm glad I live in an area where this has not been problem for me and I practically live in my vette daily. I can go to Walmart without incident and if someone makes notice at a red light it's generally a thumbs up. I find most people just don't pay any attention and I am not looking for any attention or acknowledgment.
To the OP. The other driver was obviously OK with what he did. People pass on the right all the time to get around turning traffic. I don't know if he endangered you in any way or YOU just didn't like what he did and expressed it.
Maybe the both of you learned something from this...
To the OP. The other driver was obviously OK with what he did. People pass on the right all the time to get around turning traffic. I don't know if he endangered you in any way or YOU just didn't like what he did and expressed it.
Maybe the both of you learned something from this...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Zimmerman MN
Why is the level of poor courtesy from other drivers raised against you, when driving a nicer car than another? I signaled to turn left off my rural county road, into my development. Guy behind me, whom was a fair distance back, decided to speed towards me, and swerve around into the right shoulder. So I give him the beams, and he u turns, runs me down, and busts out with the, "What's your problem Dick, I didn't do anything to deserve that! I HATE PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT THINK YOU RULE THE WORLD! Think your so cool in your badass car!" I calmly told him it's illegal to drive in the shoulder, and asked if he saw my signal. Well you can just assume the rest of that conversation. Kept my cool, and told him to have a nice day, and he turned around cursing. Luckily I was 4 houses away. CLOWN! OK, done venting. Have a nice day.
Racer
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From: yacolt wa
rage plus gun =
Sure,pull a gun and even wave it around and you will find yourself in our famous legal system. Fines,jail time,court costs etc. Never have a piece on you if you aren't prepared to use it for self defense!
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Platte City MO
Today's people are arrogant when it comes to driving, like driving in the left hand lane and driving the speed limit or slower, No courtesy, then they are the ones in a hurry to pull out into traffic. talking on cell phones is another (AAGHHH!!!) I just dont understand the mentalilty of people.........Owning this car and riding my Harley, makes you a better driver and rider, I cannot count the times that someone pulls out in front of me without hesitation and look at you like your crazy.
Its hard to accept but after my career in the Army, and facing the enemy like I did, I just enjoy the moment, not everyone can enjoy a Vette and ride with the wind. Live to Ride, taking the high road pisses people off but when confronted, a quick application of a Ranger choke hold makes them appreciate breathing.
Its hard to accept but after my career in the Army, and facing the enemy like I did, I just enjoy the moment, not everyone can enjoy a Vette and ride with the wind. Live to Ride, taking the high road pisses people off but when confronted, a quick application of a Ranger choke hold makes them appreciate breathing.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
Probably not the time for it's use though. Maybe comforting to know it is handy but at the same time false courage could led to more trouble.
These type of situations I try and avoid conversation...having said that I understand all to well how difficult this can be.
A gun handy is not the cure all to minor civil venting.
I always fear escalation in these matters and having a weapon handy, while comforting, may not be the wisest discipline.
These type of situations I try and avoid conversation...having said that I understand all to well how difficult this can be.
A gun handy is not the cure all to minor civil venting.
I always fear escalation in these matters and having a weapon handy, while comforting, may not be the wisest discipline.
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
100%Over a worthless douche? It's not worth it. If that's the case then we can easily take out at least a few a day. He will meet someone one day that really has nothing to lose and end up on the front page for his mama to read. Happens all the time.
Le Mans Master
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From: "Nowhere Man"
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
I myself would have laughed him off. By hitting him with the brights, you let him know it bothered you.
I had a guy behind me and I guess I just was going fast enough for his liking. He passes me and then gets in front of me and starts cleaning his windshield only it goes on for about 30 seconds. It shoots over the top of his car and I see the spots on my windshield. I told my wife he's pissed. Sure enough at the next exit he gives us the finger.
I just kept laughing. You gotta watch out you don't run accross some gun toting gang banger.
Next time, just let it go. He won't be the first nor the last.
I had a guy behind me and I guess I just was going fast enough for his liking. He passes me and then gets in front of me and starts cleaning his windshield only it goes on for about 30 seconds. It shoots over the top of his car and I see the spots on my windshield. I told my wife he's pissed. Sure enough at the next exit he gives us the finger.
I just kept laughing. You gotta watch out you don't run accross some gun toting gang banger.
Next time, just let it go. He won't be the first nor the last.
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From: I live my life by 2 rules. 1) Never share everything you know. 2)
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
However, had it escalated, who knows....
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From: L.A. aka TooDamnManyPeopleville Ca.
Thanks for this. It gets worse in here everyday! 
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From: Tonawanda New York
I was out for a nice ride today,going towards a red left turn arrow and was cut off by some punk in a rusted Impala just to get in front of me,we both turned left at the green arrow then he proceeded to blow past me in the right lane only to cut me off again to make a left turn in front of me.
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From: Peterborough NH
Just a thought on this.....What really fries my bacon is when the car ahead of me is slowing down to turn left and I am beginning to pass on the right, not fast, just a slow gradual right hand pass in a high traffic area where it is historically and generally accepted, to keep traffic flowing. The car ahead of me signals left, slows, and veers RIGHT in order to turn left. I will give a dirty look to the other drive on this one as I'm passing by. Did you veer right to turn left by any chance??
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From: Anaheim California