Asshat Drivers

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Originally Posted by slippy

I usually drive a bit out of my lane so I can kick up gravel on their windshield. It works better in winter when there is tiny pebbles from the sand truck everywhere. It doesn't work well at slower speeds though.

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What works even better, or if the previous countermeasures have proven ineffective, is to throw it down into second gear doing around 60mph or so. Most people won't even know what hit them. I had to employ this method last night when I somehow got stuck between 2 rednecks that were trying to have some fun with me (truck in front slowed to 20mph while the car behind tailgated me) on the interstate on ramp. The bastard maintained a good 3-4 car lengths behind me after that one ;)

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Originally Posted by lemon boy

BZ: A cutoff is strictly defined as getting over in such a manner as to preclude any chance of collision avoidance should any party have to bust into the brakes hard.

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So if a Yukon is going 80 mph in the left lane and I move into the middle lane and squeak between the Yukong and the Expedition in front of me in the middle lane, is that cutting off the Yukon in the left lane? Oh, with this hypothetical, there is no one else in front of the Yukon in the left lane.

I am all for driving fast to and from the ski area in your subie, I pass cars in the passing lane all the time - just don't tail gate me when I am behind a long string of traffic and flip me the bird. It does no good to pass in these situations.

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Originally Posted by MarsB

Certain states actually make it illegal (passing lane only). I drive in the right lane 99% of the time when it's feasible.

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Oh yeah, that law works so well here in CO :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by SnowRider4Life

What works even better, or if the previous countermeasures have proven ineffective, is to throw it down into second gear doing around 60mph or so. Most people won't even know what hit them. I had to employ this method last night when I somehow got stuck between 2 rednecks that were trying to have some fun with me (truck in front slowed to 20mph while the car behind tailgated me) on the interstate on ramp. The bastard maintained a good 3-4 car lengths behind me after that one ;)

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That sounds like a great way to cause an accident and, in a state where neither driver is at fault, an even better way to raise your insurance rate. Maybe you could even injure someone too.:nonono2:

Driving isn't a game.

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Originally Posted by homerjay

My daily commute is through a certain stretch of I-70 that can be hairball in bad weather. My front wheel drive car with good snow tires is exceptional, because I don't drive like a jackass. Every day it snows, and that has been lots of days this winter, there is an accident. My informal data shows that people passing me way too fast and subsequently ending up in the ditch (or atop a jersey barrier) are in F-250 type trucks and Audi's.

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My daily commute is through a certain stretch of I-70 that can be hairball in bad weather. My [F250] with [newer tall skinny BFG AT KO's] is exceptional, because I don't drive like a jackass. Every day it snows, and that has been lots of days this winter, there is an accident [or 3]. My informal data shows that people passing me way too fast and subsequently ending up in the ditch (or atop a jersey barrier) are in [compact pickups with no weight in the rear, semi's, CME vans] and Audi's.

BZ- if you're squeaking anything then I think you know the answer. Besides, even if there's no cars ahead of either vehicle that isn't the only reason you might have to get on the brakes (rocks, deer etc...).

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*277, I do report aggro asshat drivers conditions permitting.

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Originally Posted by lemon boy

*277, I do report aggro asshat drivers conditions permitting.

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*CSP if you forget the numbers

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Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

My daily commute is through a certain stretch of I-70 that can be hairball in bad weather. My [F250] with [newer tall skinny BFG AT KO's] is exceptional, because I don't drive like a jackass. Every day it snows, and that has been lots of days this winter, there is an accident [or 3]. My informal data shows that people passing me way too fast and subsequently ending up in the ditch (or atop a jersey barrier) are in [compact pickups with no weight in the rear, semi's, CME vans] and Audi's.

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You forgot Fedex trucks.

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Originally Posted by lemon boy

BZ- if you're squeaking anything then I think you know the answer. Besides, even if there's no cars ahead of either vehicle that isn't the only reason you might have to get on the brakes (rocks, deer etc...).

(and not directed at anyone):

*277, I do report aggro asshat drivers conditions permitting.

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I'm seriously not trying to be a dick here, but from a legal perspective, is my hypothetical breaking the law?

277? What's that? A hotline or something?

ohh fedex/delivery trucks, I actually called in a denver air cargo jerkoff Sat. Honestly afraid for my life near him. :( but I called his company.

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Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

That sounds like a great way to cause an accident and, in a state where neither driver is at fault, an even better way to raise your insurance rate. Maybe you could even injure someone too.:nonono2:

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I guess I should've emphasized that this isn't something that I regularly do. Last night was an exception. I got between these 2 cars at a stoplight and while we were stopped, the driver from the car behind me got out, ran around my car, and lowered the tailgate on the truck in front of me. As soon as we got onto the on-ramp the truck in front would brake check me as the car behind me got so close that I couldn't see his headlights. We were the only 3 vehicles on the ramp at the time. As an insurance agent I know the insurance laws in my state and had this asshat rear-ended me then he would've been cited, paid for the damages, and any injuries that he may have caused me. These were some dumbass, ghetto, redneck kids that were going to hurt someone sooner or later by driving like complete jackasses with no other intention than to annoy other drivers.

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Originally Posted by lemon boy

PaSucks- You my man are what's known as a passive-aggressive road rage facilitator. I used to be one myself and while I do miss the unique pleasure of knowing just exactly how to blow some fuckwad's gasket and ruin his day (mexican roadblock = favorite)...after a number of years and a number of "incidents" with those people I've decided it ain't worth the people who want to fight or those who feel like comitting seppuku with their little ricer on my bumper and/or who'll go on to wipe out some poor family of 6 a few miles down the road cause they're still driving mad. Now I just let them go about their day.

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I don't do it to piss them off, I do it because I get very uncomfortable with someone on my bumper at highway speeds with little traffic. I don't jam on the brakes, I slowly back off of the gas. It isn't a sudden process that may result in an accident, and half the time I don't even think the person notices me slowing down, they just wonder why they aren't passing such a slow driver.
Occasionally though, they get pissed. I don't tend to acknowledge those people. Hopefully I don't get capped.

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Originally Posted by Below Zero

Oh yeah, that law works so well here in CO :rolleyes:

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Hmmm. Didn't realize it was a law in CO. Nevermind then, I've driven the I-70 circus myself enough to see it's not being enforced. :nonono2:

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Originally Posted by PaSucks

I don't do it to piss them off, I do it because I get very uncomfortable with someone on my bumper at highway speeds with little traffic. I don't jam on the brakes, I slowly back off of the gas. It isn't a sudden process that may result in an accident, and half the time I don't even think the person notices me slowing down, they just wonder why they aren't passing such a slow driver.
Occasionally though, they get pissed. I don't tend to acknowledge those people. Hopefully I don't get capped.

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Or, you could just get in the right lane. :rolleyes: Come to think of it, PA drivers are particularly bad about holding the left.

BZ- If you slipped in front of somebody and then locked er up to avoid hitting a rock and got rear-ended then as long as there was a witness or the cop believed the other driver you would get the ticket for an unsafe lane change leading to an accident = your fault.

*277 is the CSP's aggro driver and drunk driver reporting hotline.

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Originally Posted by homerjay

You forgot Fedex trucks.

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I was including the double air to flat 6 in the semi category.

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Originally Posted by MarsB

Or, you could just get in the right lane. :rolleyes: Come to think of it, PA drivers are particularly bad about holding the left.

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PA drivers are wayyyyyy better at getting out of the left lane than CO drivers.

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Originally Posted by MarsB

Or, you could just get in the right lane. :rolleyes: Come to think of it, PA drivers are particularly bad about holding the left.

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Obviously you haven't read this thread, because I already said I don't sit in the left lane. I can't afford tickets, so I usually don't speed. I stay in the right lane when there is one. If it is a one lane road and you are behind me, get used to doing a resonable speed, I'm not getting a ticket so you can get somwhere two minutes faster.

That being said, if I am somewhere where I know the cops aren't, I don't have a problem going plenty fast when there is little trafic, I don't want to give the impression that I drive like a grandma.

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Originally Posted by MarsB

Hmmm. Didn't realize it was a law in CO. Nevermind then, I've driven the I-70 circus myself enough to see it's not being enforced. :nonono2:

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It's funny how much different a beast i-70 is on weekends vs. weekdays. During the week, people will usually get over when you want to pass, and most don't hang out in the left lane.

But on Sat/Sun, watch out, it's a full-on demo derby.

Of the 3 people I know personally (this includes myself with an sti) who own(ed) WRXs only one was a douche.

But he totaled his so its ok.

Neither me nor the other person who still has theirs has ever gotten a ticket or warning.

So that kind of throws a monkey wrench in your "statistics".

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Originally Posted by PaSucks

If it is a one lane road and you are behind me, get used to doing a resonable speed, I'm not getting a ticket so you can get somwhere two minutes faster.

That being said, if I am somewhere where I know the cops aren't, I don't have a problem going plenty fast when there is little trafic, I don't want to give the impression that I drive like a grandma.

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I'm with you on the 1 lane bit, there's no need to tailgate. I was refering to interstate traffic, because a lot of PA folks don't seem to notice the speed increase when I-79 hits WV (and also camp in the left lane). No offense to yinz intended. :smile: And I admit WV drivers are far from sterling, apparently using a turn signal here is viewed as a sign of weakness. :biggrin:

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Originally Posted by lemon boy

Mcwop- I take no offense nor intend to defend pickup or suv drivers, they bad too. Hell, probably a full 35% of people shouldn't be allowed to drive IMNSHO. ;)

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None taken. I will admit having a peppy car gives one the ability to get into trouble (as I have). It is sure great on high speed merges though.

When I had my pokey 4cyl Ford Ranger, it could barely go 70, and thus could only drive like a blind 70 year old.

HIDs on high will make people get the fuck out of the way also. :D

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Originally Posted by likwid

HIDs on high will make people get the fuck out of the way also. :D

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I get flashed for my HIDs all the time, but people get out of my way without even having to use the highbeams. Seems to do the trick for the really persistant asshats though.

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Originally Posted by likwid

HIDs on high will make people get the fuck out of the way also. :D

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You're one of those fuckers! I hate when you bastards shine those things in my rear view! :biggrin:

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Originally Posted by likwid

So that kind of throws a monkey wrench in your "statistics".

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Nope, apparently they're right on:

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Originally Posted by likwid

HIDs on high will make people get the fuck out of the way also. :D

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Originally Posted by likwid

Of the 3 people I know personally (this includes myself with an sti) who own(ed) WRXs only one was a douche.

But he totaled his so its ok.

Neither me nor the other person who still has theirs has ever gotten a ticket or warning.

So that kind of throws a monkey wrench in your "statistics".

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So only 33% suck ass - those numbers'll get you into the Hall of Fame in Beisbol....

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Originally Posted by MarsB

I'm with you on the 1 lane bit, there's no need to tailgate. I was refering to interstate traffic, because a lot of PA folks don't seem to notice the speed increase when I-79 hits WV (and also camp in the left lane). No offense to yinz intended. :smile: And I admit WV drivers are far from sterling, apparently using a turn signal here is viewed as a sign of weakness. :biggrin:

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I spend little time in WV so I haven't had to experience that mess. WV scares me, from what I hear the cops have that crazy radar that can nab you while the cop is driving the opposite way. Fuck that shit.

Actually, it's all the morons who drive SUV's and pickups but think they're driving something like a WRX who are the worst. You're driving a fucking truck, slow down and think more than 50 feet ahead.
And the Jersey people in the city, but everyone knew that already.

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Originally Posted by PaSucks

I spend little time in WV so I haven't had to experience that mess. WV scares me, from what I hear the cops have that crazy radar that can nab you while the cop is driving the opposite way. Fuck that shit.

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I've been nabbed by one of those guns as well. Damn instant-on Ka :fuckyou:

Umm - every radar gun can do that. All it does is subtract the cop car's speed from the total. Cop is going 50, gun says 110 - you're going 60. It's that whole "Two trains....." SAT shit.

I drive a WRX wagon. I'm also what most Americans would consider very aggro on the road, but what most Euro's & others would consider normal. I drive fast, but I'm an experienced pilot and have lots of "practice" under my belt.

Does that make me an asshat wrx driver? Depends who you are ...

Camping out in the passing lane is just one of the many things American drivers do that illustrates their clueless & all too passive beahvior on the road (I blame the automatic tranny). You'd be eaten alive in europe for doing it.

You know what pisses me off? How about people that set cruise control and then in an effort to avoid having to cancel it - god fricking forbid they have to hit "resume" - pull out into the PASSING LANE as your barreling down and proceed to pass at roughly 1 mph faster than traffic.

Move the fack over and let me pass, which will take all of 2 seconds, or deal with me driving all over your ass until you move. It's a passing lane ...Idon't care how fast you're going.

Also - getting around a slow moving passing lane camper by dodging right and then jumping back to the passing lane is NOT "cutting someone off" if you're already moving faster than they are when you come back over.

That said though what I don't do is ride up someone's arse for being in traffic. Riding up the last car's arse in passing lane traffic is truly an asshat manuever.

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Originally Posted by Tippster

Umm - every radar gun can do that. All it does is subtract the cop car's speed from the total. Cop is going 50, gun says 110 - you're going 60. It's that whole "Two trains....." SAT shit.

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I have never seen a gun mounted on a cop car that wasn't sitting on the side of the road in PA. They don't have them.

We have really bad ass-fucking drivers here, but they are the Wyo Tech students. I FUCKING HAT EVERY LAST ONE OF THOSE BACK WOODS REDNECK COUSIN FUCKERS.

Sorry. I had to let that out.

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Originally Posted by PaSucks

I have never seen a gun mounted on a cop car that wasn't sitting on the side of the road in PA. They don't have them.

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Maybe that's more of a schooling problem....?

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Originally Posted by Tippster

Maybe that's more of a schooling problem....?

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I think it's an equipment problem. If you don't have a gun that can be mounted in position while the car is moving, you can't sit there and try to gun people while you should be driving.

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Originally Posted by PaSucks

I have never seen a gun mounted on a cop car that wasn't sitting on the side of the road in PA. They don't have them.

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I believe the difference is that PA troopers aren't willing to pull a Dukes of Hazzard manuever across the median to "whip a shitty" and come after you ... WV troopers on the other hand live for it.

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Originally Posted by YoEddy

I believe the difference is that PA troopers aren't willing to pull a Dukes of Hazzard manuever across the median to "whip a shitty" and come after you ... WV troopers on the other hand live for it.

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That, plus most medians in this state seem to be jersy barriers.

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