Road rage/aggressive drivers?
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ORIGINAL: Dr.Hess
Wild Bill has the best answer, but FLFOOL has my favorite, and I think that if more people would go that extra distance and take that approach, the world would be a safer place.
On 2 wheels, you ain't gonna win. Sometimes turning around and looking at a tailgater will get them to back off. I used to carry about a 3/4" nut nylon tied to my handlebar for tailgaters. Pop it off and toss over the shoulder. Then one day I wanted 2 of them so I started tying 2 on the handlebar. Then one day, I wanted 3, and I decided that I just didn't need to do that anymore.
Wild Bill has the best answer, but FLFOOL has my favorite, and I think that if more people would go that extra distance and take that approach, the world would be a safer place.
On 2 wheels, you ain't gonna win. Sometimes turning around and looking at a tailgater will get them to back off. I used to carry about a 3/4" nut nylon tied to my handlebar for tailgaters. Pop it off and toss over the shoulder. Then one day I wanted 2 of them so I started tying 2 on the handlebar. Then one day, I wanted 3, and I decided that I just didn't need to do that anymore.
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RE: Road rage/aggressive drivers?
I'm kida like you Fred, not taking any chit of a-hole drivers and protecting my lane. But on Sat when this POS swerved at me and missed me by a foot at 65 MPH, I'm starting to rethink this. I could easily have been splattered all over I-95 and this maggot would have been long gone. As much as I despise giving an inch in these situations, having my wife get a call to come pick me up off the highway would be worse.
Maybe tossing pennies at them as I go by is the answer. I guarantee they will remember that next time they pull this crap on a bike.
Maybe tossing pennies at them as I go by is the answer. I guarantee they will remember that next time they pull this crap on a bike.
ORIGINAL: Floridafred
Don't think you know me that well but anyway......Letting someone know or think they can get away with trying to kill you in my opinion creates greater danger for all. While not for everyone, I make sure I make my feelings known. Yes, people transgress against me. Most won't do it a second time. That's how I've lived my life and it works. By the way. (Dr. Hess) I treat everyone with respect until they have treated me in a disrespectful manner.
ORIGINAL: Dr.Hess
Wild Bill has the best answer, but FLFOOL has my favorite, and I think that if more people would go that extra distance and take that approach, the world would be a safer place.
On 2 wheels, you ain't gonna win. Sometimes turning around and looking at a tailgater will get them to back off. I used to carry about a 3/4" nut nylon tied to my handlebar for tailgaters. Pop it off and toss over the shoulder. Then one day I wanted 2 of them so I started tying 2 on the handlebar. Then one day, I wanted 3, and I decided that I just didn't need to do that anymore.
Wild Bill has the best answer, but FLFOOL has my favorite, and I think that if more people would go that extra distance and take that approach, the world would be a safer place.
On 2 wheels, you ain't gonna win. Sometimes turning around and looking at a tailgater will get them to back off. I used to carry about a 3/4" nut nylon tied to my handlebar for tailgaters. Pop it off and toss over the shoulder. Then one day I wanted 2 of them so I started tying 2 on the handlebar. Then one day, I wanted 3, and I decided that I just didn't need to do that anymore.
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RE: Road rage/aggressive drivers?
I agree with everyone on this tread that have stated you will never win.
Personally I don't close the gap to 1/2 car length. If the guy is 12" off my tire I slow down even more but not suddenly. Let them pass. Let them flip me off. Let them yell and cuss and scream at you. At least your alive.
Chances are you will eventually catch up to them sooner or later. And half the time when they are away from their cars, they will be embarrassed beyond belief when you come face to face with them.
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Personally I don't close the gap to 1/2 car length. If the guy is 12" off my tire I slow down even more but not suddenly. Let them pass. Let them flip me off. Let them yell and cuss and scream at you. At least your alive.
Chances are you will eventually catch up to them sooner or later. And half the time when they are away from their cars, they will be embarrassed beyond belief when you come face to face with them.
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RE: Road rage/aggressive drivers?
imho, road rage doesn't have a place on the road when you've got two wheels... follow the miserable bastage to his destination and let 'em have it there... and yes, i've used the ball bearings a few times in my day as well... i used to carry about a dozen 3/8-1/2" steel ***** in my pockets... works wonders... didja know that at close range those thing can go right thru a side window on a typical passenger car (of course this works best when done at a stop light with the car on the left of you to maximize velocity, they also leave some ball-peen hammer sized dents in the hood and door)??? don't ask me how i know this... [sm=lildevil.gif]
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RE: Road rage/aggressive drivers?
I am fond of the look over the shoulder and "back the f*** off" method of dealing with tailgaters to get a little room temporarily, but if they are a maniac, I get out of the way as soon as possible. On a couple of occasions on the interstate, I have pulled over and called the Highway Patrol to report an obviously drunk driver weaving all over the road and endangering other motorists. [sm=lildevil.gif]
However, I am open to new ideas so if anybody does come up with that rocket launcher part number...........
However, I am open to new ideas so if anybody does come up with that rocket launcher part number...........