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Old 14 September 2009, 03:36 PM
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Default How do you react if another driver p1sses you off on the road?

I have noticed that over the years i am less likely to give the finger or swear at another driver if we have an altercation, i prefer to wave now as that gets a better reaction, it really winds them up

Just curious as to what other drivers prefer to do
Old 14 September 2009, 03:37 PM
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I follow them home, and shoot them.

Last time the p!ss me or anyone else off.
Old 14 September 2009, 03:45 PM
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I don't bother doing anything. I always get cut up by 3series BMW drivers too. the 6series seems to be the only decently driven BMW about though.

Today an Audi A4 Estate side swiped me down a dual carriageway and he didn't even have the courtesy to wave as a form of an apology which i would have accepted as we all make mistakes.
Old 14 September 2009, 03:53 PM
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I usually just forget about them as it's not worth the hastle. However the other week I was driving through a 30 at exacly 30 quite late at night, and a guy in a people carrier came up behind me and sat literally inches from my bumper...I couldn't believe how close he was. He was also driving in the middle of the road a few times as if trying to look past to see what was holding me up(at 30 in a 30!). I don't what he expected me to do. Maybe drive through the cars in front of me, breaking the speed limit in the process?

After a few miles of that crap I was starting to get pissed off thinking he was being aggressive, so I just pulled in at the side of the road without indicating. If he wanted to complain about being stuck behind me he was free to do so at this point, but instead he just slowed down a bit, then kept on going! He even had a surprised look on his face as if he wondered why I'd pulled in! To be honest he looked like a gormless old idiot. Lol, he probably just drives like that without realising how annoying it is to the person he's tailgating.
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Originally Posted by Jamz3k
I don't bother doing anything. I always get cut up by 3series BMW drivers too. the 6series seems to be the only decently driven BMW about though.

Today an Audi A4 Estate side swiped me down a dual carriageway and he didn't even have the courtesy to wave as a form of an apology which i would have accepted as we all make mistakes.
I have a problem with BMW's too. They seem to be owned by the local Asian community and always seem to behave suspiciously. I am good at staring out competitions but only if i am looking where i am going at the same time
Old 14 September 2009, 04:07 PM
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I follow them home and do their wife up the sh*tter.
Old 14 September 2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sarasquares
I have a problem with BMW's too. They seem to be owned by the local Asian community and always seem to behave suspiciously. I am good at staring out competitions but only if i am looking where i am going at the same time
I can't say we have too many Asians over here in Norn Iron, least i aint noticed and trust me i'd be the first to bring it up in conversation of how they "tuk our JOBS!".....BUT as i drive a Red Alfa 147 I seem to be a target for 318i's and Audi A3 1.6's. They love having a good at the ol' RacingAlfa.

I have noticed though with said 3series gang thou that they signal and maneuver at the same time then check mirrors to see what they have nearly crashed into. I'd be tempted to give a copy of the Highway Code to each BMW driver out there.
Old 14 September 2009, 04:36 PM
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As im getting older im getting more tolerant with idiots on the roads, most of the time i just ignore what they are doing and just carry on with my day but there is the odd occation that i throw me toys out the pram and who knows how each situation will end up
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I used to scream and gesticulate until I was blue in the face. Now I have noticed that I smile, wave and on the odd occasion blow a kiss. The latter really seems to annoy the target so I am promoting it to my number one annoy the **** gesture.

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Old 14 September 2009, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by magepaster
I used to scream and gesticulate until I was blue in the face. Now I have noticed that I smile, wave and on the odd occasion blow a kiss. The latter really seems to annoy the target so I am promoting it to my number one annoy the **** gesture.

Thats what i do

The other day i pretended to take a pic of a driver that was gesticulating at another driver and got chased lol
Old 14 September 2009, 05:15 PM
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I pulled out in traffic this morning and some woman in a mini started going mad, traffic was at a cruel and there was a big gap, i just started laughing and the more i did the worst she got
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I normally tut loudly, then write a strongly worded letter to the Daily Mail - either that or wait until I see the Chief Constable down the lodge, and ask if he can't spare a couple of officers to round up some of these people ( often darkies in my experience ! ) and give them a sound thrashing.
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Old 14 September 2009, 05:31 PM
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I tend to shake my head and ponit at the mirrors. I also like waving at people as it really confuses them
Old 14 September 2009, 06:42 PM
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I do not react these days, I've got better things to do than get involved with some nobend who either can't drive, can't see or can't get up in the morning or leave work at the right time of night and is late for their breakfast meeting , wife/girlfriend's birthday dinner.

If you came across a right nutter or you got so mad you turned into a right nutter on someone else, its only going to end up costing you some money, time, your teeth, his teeth or worse

5 mins further down the road and they are gone isn't worth getting excited about.
Old 14 September 2009, 06:47 PM
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Looks like waving to angry drivers it the way to go
Old 14 September 2009, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sarasquares
Looks like waving to angry drivers it the way to go
The best way i've found to wind up a bloke who thinks he owns the road is just wiggle your little finger at him (telling him he has a little dick basically).Works every time
Old 14 September 2009, 07:10 PM
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Hmmm.

Can I turn this one around a bit, how do you think I react to another driver p1ssing me off ?
Old 14 September 2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by yoza
Hmmm.

Can I turn this one around a bit, how do you think I react to another driver p1ssing me off ?
No idea,i dont know you
Old 14 September 2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by yoza
Hmmm.

Can I turn this one around a bit, how do you think I react to another driver p1ssing me off ?
I dont know, just watch him a bit
Old 14 September 2009, 07:21 PM
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bmw series 3 drivers are a pain in the bum in manchester after a incident the other week with a mad mondeo driver who gt extremley upset at me beating him from the lights i took him to the local nick he then drove off
Old 14 September 2009, 07:32 PM
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wave them to pull over for a fight and watch them **** themselves
Old 14 September 2009, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
wave them to pull over for a fight and watch them **** themselves
Thankyou Ray.

Nice to see your on the ball.
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Originally Posted by yoza
Thankyou Ray.

Nice to see your on the ball.
And your not on the ball, post 21
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Originally Posted by sarasquares
And your not on the ball, post 21
Nowt to do with watches...

I think you missed it all, and seeing as though its dropped off the Policy forum its been swept away....but 200 and odd people read it, so that will do for me.
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Originally Posted by yoza
Nowt to do with watches...

I think you missed it all, and seeing as though its dropped off the Policy forum its been swept away....but 200 and odd people read it, so that will do for me.

I will just nod and agree with you as i haven't a clue what you just said
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Originally Posted by yoza
Thankyou Ray.

Nice to see your on the ball.
LOL you, me, layby, NOW
Old 14 September 2009, 08:29 PM
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Come on Yoza, we need a photo of your terrifying personage.
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
Come on Yoza, we need a photo of your terrifying personage.

If its pics you want....
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