do you speed?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

What if it was someone with a legit emergency that was flashing their lights? Granted 99% of the time it's just probably some a-hole, but what if it's that one time where someone has a legit reason?

To me it's just easy to move over and let them go. Sooner or later they're going to get theirs.

I know, I know. Sometimes I count on karma to take care of people, but sometimes people are just such assholes that I can't help myself and that's one my faults. I DO remember one occasion where a car was BLOWING up the highway with their flashers on and they got right up on me. For me, that was definitely a signal I needed to move. The person in the passenger seat looked like they were unconscious or something. Like you said, 99% of those situations someone will be a total asshole, but sometimes it could be serious.

Maybe people in emergency situations don't have the presence of mind at the time to turn on their flashers, but I would for sure get out of someone's way who had those on.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

What if it was someone with a legit emergency that was flashing their lights? Granted 99% of the time it's just probably some a-hole, but what if it's that one time where someone has a legit reason?

To me it's just easy to move over and let them go. Sooner or later they're going to get theirs.

To be fair, if I saw blinking hazards I'd move over. Like TMC said it would probably signal me that something's up.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

To be fair, if I saw blinking hazards I'd move over. Like TMC said it would probably signal me that something's up.

Yeah, hazard lights would, but high beams would signify a road-raged jerk 99% of the time.

I have actually called the police on some punk kid in a Japanese farting car (Civic I believe) that was weaving in and out of traffic near on-ramps and actually cut me off TWICE after he got caught in a "slower" lane and I ended up going past him again.

The police looked up the number and paid a visit to the address. Turned out the car was registered to a woman but she said the car was for sale and let someone test drive it. Don't know what happened beyond that update from the police, but he was endangering not only my life, but several others that morning.

I have a baby in the car many times I am driving and I don't care if you are in a hurry, I'm not going to join idiots in driving like them. If I'm in their way, too bad, I'm the one abiding by the law and trying to protect my family.

I'm with you in having a very low tolerance for impatient jerks on the road.

[saden1]

This thread is degrading to "my roulette system works" level. BTW, if cops wouldn't approve of your actions you probably shouldn't do it.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by saden1

This thread is degrading to "my roulette system works" level. BTW, if cops wouldn't approve of your actions you probably shouldn't do it.

I think if people just cool off and debate, it will be fine.

And to your second point which I bolded, exactly my sentiments: don't speed. Ask any cop which is more dangerous/less advisable:

A) Speeding at 20+ mph over the speed limit (aka reckless driving)
B) Blocking traffic in the left lane by going a steady 75.

I think they'll choose A, and I think I can say that pretty safely. If I can do something to make the road safer, I'm going to do it, and until I get pulled over for it I'll keep doing it.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Another factor, I'm a stubborn son of a bitch on the roads, and I'm flat out not willing to let somebody go 95 if I can help it.

Had a confrontation with one such driver at the Chesapeake House rest stop in Maryland. When he got back on the road he chilled out.

I guess you can call it reverse road rage. I flat out don't tolerate it. I've called the cops on people from my cell, I've blockaded, I've confronted them at rest stops.

I lost a family member to a reckless driver. It touches a nerve.

Sorry to hear about your loss. You might want to avoid the confrontations though -- road rage is real (I'm super cereal).

[MTK]

Just curious to the excessive speeders... what's the big hurry?

[redskinjim]

had my 350z up to 128 on a open road one night when there was no traffic

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by redskinjim

had my 350z up to 128 on a open road one night when there was no traffic

Why?

[hooskins]

yes but never more than 10-12 over. Maybe 15 on certain highways that everyone is going 20 over on.

[Daseal]

Schneed -- All your driving is doing is contributing to the problem, not alleviating it. Cars now days can handle faster speeds much more reliably. I cruise at 85, yet I consider myself a very responsible driver. I always signal, then change lanes so my intentions are clearly available. I don't tailgate, and when traffic doesn't allow for my normal speed -- I go with the flow, just like most people. That's my decision and I'm willing to risk the consequences. When I find someone like you, typically not paying attention and being inconsiderate of others, is when I end up swerving in and out of traffic to get by the douche.

It's not your place to try to regulate the roads. If speed were as big of an issue as you seem to think it is, states wouldn't be considering upping the speed limits. The current speed limit has one goal -- to make money for the state. Originally, 55 made sense for the conservation of fuel and the vehicles available at that time. No longer, traffic can flow much quicker.

I see you ignored a very valid point by CRedskinsFan.

But it still is weird that you accept your behavior, which you admit is purposefully to aggravate another driver. I would think that road rage leads to as many fatal accidents if not more then someone cruising at 85, watching his/her surroundings and driving alert. Once you block their way, now they are more focused on your actions, and ways to get around you then the rest of their surroundings.

Personally, I feel as if getting a license and keeping a license should be much more difficult to obtain. I think special licenses should be required for SUV's, etc (just asking someone who owns an SUV or large truck to park it in a parking space would eliminate half of them). I pride myself on being a careful driver, especially at fast speeds.

One day Schneed, I have a feeling your plan may backfire on you, and I can't say I'll have a ton of sympathy. When you go out of your way to annoy and aggravate others, that may come back. Someone may swerve in front of you and slam on their breaks, etc. You're practically asking like it. Just chill in the right hand lane and be a defensive driver, not offensive.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Just chill in the right hand lane and be a defensive driver, not offensive.

Better advice could not be given in this case.

Originally Posted by Daseal

GMScud -- people blocking the left lane is the largest cause of road rage according to multiple insurance company surveys.

Doesn't surprise me. It's maddening. I don't rage on people who block the left lane, but it's really annoying. And the bottom line is, if someone is blocking the left lane, it's going to cause more lane changing and speeding, because inevitably other drivers will go around them.

I agree with you that Schneed's vendetta against speeders is counterproductive and likely to backfire at some point. But in his own words, he's "a stubborn SOB," so I doubt anything we say is going to change it.

On a side note, if someone had the nerve follow me into a rest stop to confront me on my driving... well...

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Schneed -- All your driving is doing is contributing to the problem, not alleviating it. Cars now days can handle faster speeds much more reliably. I cruise at 85, yet I consider myself a very responsible driver. I always signal, then change lanes so my intentions are clearly available. I don't tailgate, and when traffic doesn't allow for my normal speed -- I go with the flow, just like most people. That's my decision and I'm willing to risk the consequences. When I find someone like you, typically not paying attention and being inconsiderate of others, is when I end up swerving in and out of traffic to get by the douche.

It's not your place to try to regulate the roads. If speed were as big of an issue as you seem to think it is, states wouldn't be considering upping the speed limits. The current speed limit has one goal -- to make money for the state. Originally, 55 made sense for the conservation of fuel and the vehicles available at that time. No longer, traffic can flow much quicker.

I see you ignored a very valid point by CRedskinsFan.

Personally, I feel as if getting a license and keeping a license should be much more difficult to obtain. I think special licenses should be required for SUV's, etc (just asking someone who owns an SUV or large truck to park it in a parking space would eliminate half of them). I pride myself on being a careful driver, especially at fast speeds.

One day Schneed, I have a feeling your plan may backfire on you, and I can't say I'll have a ton of sympathy. When you go out of your way to annoy and aggravate others, that may come back. Someone may swerve in front of you and slam on their breaks, etc. You're practically asking like it. Just chill in the right hand lane and be a defensive driver, not offensive.

never read a more rational, and mature response on this site. i agree 100%. and by the way, i usually drive around 10 miles over the speed limit. and with me being a 11 year trucker, im pretty defensive. even driving that fast.

[Daseal]

GMScud -- people blocking the left lane is the largest cause of road rage according to multiple insurance company surveys.

[hooskins]

Blocking a lane is beyond immature. If you care so much you should be a cop and pull people. Just take their plates and report it, no need to freak out. Schneed I consider you a pretty mature and rational guy, didn't expect you to act like that.