hard shoulder tour
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Road Master
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From: East TN
hard shoulder tour
Coming back from work today just pulled on to the interstate in the right hand lane the 18 wheeler to my left decides to pull over right on me. My only choice was the hard shoulder and a hard brake to get him in front of me. The road I was on there is no way you could not be aware of merging traffic due to the curve the ramp is on..this pissed me off. I overtook him on the left side got right next to the cab anc laid down on the horn middle finger in full effect telling the idiot what I thought before he does someone else this way that might not be as lucky as me. I wish I could have made his *** pull over so he could feel my appreciation of his driving skills...sorry had to rant some
Tourer
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From: near Chitcago
My middle finger has gotten quite the workout over time. But then sometimes I think afterward that they probably thought I was some rebellious hot head because they were too g.d. dumb to even realize it was they who were in the wrong for cutting me off...can't win...unless it's at a stop light and you can give them a boot to the door! 
Road Warrior
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From: malibu
Just worked out the middle finger 2 nights ago when a fricken Prius cut in front of me on the freeway!!!
But in all seriousness, a friend's father lost his life when an 18 wheeler did the same thing.
I'm glad you're alright, brotha.
But in all seriousness, a friend's father lost his life when an 18 wheeler did the same thing.
I'm glad you're alright, brotha.
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Road Master
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From: East TN
Sorry to hear that
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From: navarre ohio
i had a semi switch lanes and run me on to the shoulder of the highway a few days ago, then 10 min later, i got off the highway, the same truck almost rear ended me 2 blocks down the road at a stop light.. trucking company's are just putting any one they can find/force behind the wheel anymore.. a week of training, overlook the lack of driving skills, help them cheat through the cdl test.. we have a dozen new super truckers a week. when i went to Schneider driving school 4 years ago, they said they expect 1 out of about 20 per class to still be driving a year later..
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From: Big Bear City, CA
I've been guilty of flipping the bird more than once myself. Then while cooling off further into my cruise, I shake my head and tell myself I'm a f'ing idiot! I hold my own just fine, face to face and fist to fist. But a pissed off cager positioned behind my bike clearly has the upper hand. That 4500lbs cage can really make a mess of us without much effort. So I personally try my best to avoid flipping the bird. As soon as it blows over I realize that he was just another idiot and it really wasn't worth getting enraged over.
I know, it's easier said than done. But when you think about it, you probably don't even get much satisfaction flipping them off. It just ain't worth it.
Having said all this, I'll probably be the first to give the one finger salute on my next ride. Or, just maybe, I'll be able to restrain myself and just blow it off
I know, it's easier said than done. But when you think about it, you probably don't even get much satisfaction flipping them off. It just ain't worth it.
Having said all this, I'll probably be the first to give the one finger salute on my next ride. Or, just maybe, I'll be able to restrain myself and just blow it off
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From: Dayton
You always have to be careful who you flip off. Could be two rednecks itchin' for a fight and you're all alone out there. (cue end scene to Easy Rider)
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