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by LuckyLefty on October 15th, 2008
Try to imagine that the idiot might have a dying child in their car, or a wife in labor, or someone at a hospital and try to sympathize with them :) I've been that idiot before LOLLL
by miteb on October 15th, 2008
move to the right lane and let him pass. if there isn't another lane, pull over off the road and let him pass. He may be an idiot-in which case you don't need a confrontation. He may also be someone in an emergency situation who need to go faster than you. No matter what--not a good time to play testosterone (or testosteronette) games.
by Candygirl on October 16th, 2008
If I don't have my kids in the car, I will brace the wheel firmly and slam on the brakes and let them hit me in the rear end. Then sue the hell out of them.
by NotAnonymous on October 16th, 2008
when people are riding my ass and im going the speed limit or even faster, i slow down to piss them off more.
by mariana on October 15th, 2008
What you should do and what you actually do are completely different. I should slow down and move over, but I usually slam on the brakes for a second then speed up and yell with gestures. Unless they are elderly. Respect the elders.
by mrbuddhafreak on October 15th, 2008
Slow down. He is obviously trying to let you know about the speed trap ahead. It is also customary to signal to him that he is #1 in your books.
by malevolentbutticklis on October 16th, 2008
Park the car. Get out and walk over and knock on their window.
by Lunchiebizzle on October 15th, 2008
I slow down till they pass then get on their a**.
by sm00z on October 27th, 2008
I pull over and watch them trying to get up someone else's tail at the next red light.
by Anonymous on October 17th, 2008
1) DO NOT STOP. As a security professional I can tell you that coming face to face with road rage is a good way to end up hurt, dead, or on trial.
2) DO NOT STAY IN HIS WAY. Why bother? Don't you have better things to think about than the idiot behind you for the next few miles? Just pull into the slow lane and let him by. If you have to, even pulling to the shoulder and slowing down would be acceptable in most areas (check your driver's manual though :)). But see rule #1.
3) Find the next off ramp and signal to get off... if he signals to follow... DO NOT get off. Why? becuase you're just about to pull up to a stop-light... see rule #1.
4) If he's intent on following... use your cell phone and call the cops.
No cell phone? ok... keep driving until you get to a clover-leaf interchange... as long as you have offramps with no lights to stop you, just keep circling until you see a highway patrol car. :)
Whatever you do, don't give her the satisfaction of flipping her off, yelling back, or playing some stupid game of "how slow can I keep you" chicken. If she's mad enough she could decide to hit the gas and let you have it.
by tomsims on October 16th, 2008
I check my speedometer and other centers quickly to make sure that I am not really impeding traffic by going to slow or hogging the left lane.
If I am, I move over as soon as it is safe or speed up a little to the speed limit.
If not, I still look for an opportunity to let the person by me. It relieves my stress, makes me look like a bigger person, and gets him or her out of my hair.
If I can't do any of those things, I continue to drive safely being careful not to make any sudden moves that might result in me being rear ended and getting a whiplash.
Another consideration is that I am going to make very sure that there is enough room between me and the car in front of me in case I do get rear-ended. I don't want to make it worse (more injury, me being named in a lawsuit, etc) by being pushed into another car.
That might result in a slight decrease in speed which may infuriate the idiot more.
Mainly, I try not to think of him or her as an idiot (which is VERY hard) as much as someone who is probably under as much stress as I am.
Basic rule of thumb: Let them by if safe and possible. I always ignore the honking.
As they go by, I usually wave.
That is my way of having the last word and letting them know that they were not successful at rattling me.
by Tallyman on October 16th, 2008
I let my foot off the gas pedal.
If they really have an emergency they'll go around. If they're truly an idiot they'll keep honking and I'll go slower.
by Moosemose on October 16th, 2008
Wave to them as if U know them & as they go by hold Ur hand to the side of Ur head with thumb at ear & little finger at lips saying: "Call Me". They will try for days to figure out who it was!!! John
by Takei-Shihan on November 7th, 2009
Get a nice bumper sticker that says, "Honk if you want to see a crazed lunatic fire an Uzi from a moving vehicle" ... and another that says, "I ♥ shooting at horn honkers" ... this will discourage horn honking at you!
by Shemarq the Wamama on November 7th, 2009
I brake check them.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on October 17th, 2008
There is always the possibility that they have an emergency in the car: woman giving birth, person bleeding etc. So I try to keep that in mind.
Generally I just slow down to the speed at which the distance between us is safe, move as far to the right as I safely can, and wait for them to get bored with me and go around.
by dead leaves raked in a pile on October 16th, 2008
try to let him past in case it's important
by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on October 16th, 2008
Tip him well so he'll come back?
by Shiloh on October 16th, 2008
I agree with Lucky Lefty and so I'd move over. Besides, if it's not an emergency, I'd rather get away from that kind of driver.
by engineer is Terminator on October 15th, 2008
Fart with all your force.
by -Icy- on November 7th, 2009
+5 depends on my mood. i always drive faster than i should, anyways.
i might get out of their way.
i might slow down even more.
i might speed up and get level with a car in the other lane and pace so the one honking can never get around.
by Anonymous on November 7th, 2009
Be safe and move out of his way! Assuming your on the motorway!
by the guy behind the bushes on November 7th, 2009
Slowdown even more to p/o even more. And if they still honk I honk back and flip the bird.
It the american way
by Suny on November 7th, 2009
We need a bumper sticker that reads: If you don't buy my gas or pay my tickets get off my ass! but I always go the speed limit or faster.
by stresst on October 27th, 2008
GET OUT OF YOUR CAR, GO TO THE IDIOT AND ASK HIM/HER IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO YOUR TAX AND INSURACE AS THERE SO CLOSE THEY MAY AS WELL BE IN THE CAR WITH YOU.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on October 16th, 2008
Most of the time, I remove my foot from the gas pedal.
I don't hog the fast lane. I drive the speed limit and NO faster. Period. I make every effort to ensure there is an open space around me (more because I don't like being boxed in than anything else). If you want to drive like a jerk, I CAN slow down. And I will.
by Daniel on October 16th, 2008
That's when I wish I had the bumper sticker saying, "Keep honking! I'm reloading!"
What do I do about it? Nothing. I ignore them, think about stomping the brake, but remember the insurance company wouldn't give me nearly what it would cost to fix/replace a 1985 Town Car, and start looking to change lanes if possible.
by Taciturnu on October 16th, 2008
Downshift and make a right hand turn.
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on October 16th, 2008
Just keep to the speed limit,neither of you should be exceeding it anyway.
In the case of the lady I'd have got out and went back to the other car and said "If you can do better then take my car"
by LeeLee Chickybabe Avenger SLAB on October 15th, 2008
You SHOULD let them pass....but...
You COULD also, slam on the breaks and flick them off *grins*
by scotty on November 7th, 2009
his or her nose
by fred flintstone on November 7th, 2009
Keep calm, slow down to keep as much of a safe distance between your cars as possible, pull over & let her by when you get a chance.
by vincentcent on November 7th, 2009
Wave and ignore them.
by DukeG on November 7th, 2009
I hold up my middle finger for him to see, but I'm also 6'4 250lbs. Just slow down and let him go by its not worth getting in an accident of fight.
by warex255 on November 7th, 2009
I would slam in the brakes. Let him hit my car and sue him for damaging my car.
by Gene H on November 7th, 2009
I make a way for him to pass or I get ahead of him at all costs. Road rage ain't worth it. I wanna get there in one piece.
by machinerat on November 7th, 2009
Roll down the window and point at what the hold up is and see if they get it.
by Cam on November 7th, 2009
Jam on the brakes and collect some insurance money LOL
by Vampyre Bat on October 27th, 2008
Like every other read blooded American you slam the brakes and then when they hit you, you can then sue the snot out of them for your real and exaggerated injuries.
by Yeahwell... on October 27th, 2008
If the person is truly an idiot and I'm driving fast enough I wave and smile enthusiastic-like at him/her like he/she's trying to get my attention because he wants to be my friend. It really frustrates and it's sooo fun.
Of course if I am being a tool and not paying attention and going slow. I get out of the way because I hate being behind some goober that's poking along in the fast lane.
by sm00z on October 17th, 2008
I move over and let them pass me out.
If they are in that much of a hurry, perhaps they may be going to their own funeral.
by Rinky Dinky Do on October 17th, 2008
Wave at them and smile as if they were your best friend. There's nothing that pisses them off more than that!
by jeanie16 on October 16th, 2008
me personally, I ve done this before, on quite a few occasions, I slam my breaks on, talk about change of direction, that makes them back off, still ranting and raving, but it usually puts me in the driving seat ( pardon the pun)
Mind you, Ive not done it so much lately, with so many weirdos on 'p' these days, you just never know how they will react any more, people seem a bit more willing to get out and just attack you !!
by Roaring on October 16th, 2008
I would wave and pretend that it is someone I know that wants my attention.
A less enlightened moment: I would slow down.
by Mr n Mrs M... on October 16th, 2008
Lets think.. What would The Hoff and K.I.T. do?
by raindancer on October 16th, 2008
All depends on the situation. In that particular one, I'd be sitting there wishing I had one of the many signs I've thought about craeting. This one would say, "I'd go if I could. You are an a$$hole." Perhaps I'd be digging around to see if I could find a sharpie.
by mellow_girl on October 16th, 2008
i slow down, the closer someone gets to my bumper the slower i go.and if they really piss me off i slam on the brakes.
by Orangepowder on November 16th, 2009
One night during hurricane season, I had to get somewhere, and was in a small car. I moved into the faster lane a little sooner than usual, so I would not need to worry about not seeing how to merge. This truck driver came up behind me, way after I had been driving in that lane, and seemed to try to knock me off of the road. I was holding the steering wheel as tight as possible while trying hard to stay on the road. I tried to get his truck number after he passed, but visibility was that bad.
by Orangepowder on November 16th, 2009
If possible,I would attempt to move over and let them pass. If they continue to follow me, I will try to drive to a police or fire station.
by costello on November 7th, 2009
I pull out my AK-47 of course.
Oh...
Well...
I guess the RIGHT thing to do is to let the person pass. That meeting that they are going to miss is obviously more important than everone's lives that the driver is risking.
by Anonymous on November 30th, 2009
first think what you did wrong. that shit only happens if you fucked up or the other person is in a hurry. chances are you fucked up though. accept it and yield.
Do you get road rage and feel like you can't take anymore. If so how do you deal with it.Some days I wish I had a monster truck.
by inokytoe3 on November 22nd, 2010
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Is it worth reporting an obnoxious driver on the road who purposely was playing road games with you?
by Goulash on June 25th, 2010
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Why do some people think just because they use a turn signal while driving they have the right to get over ?
by reality84 on May 12th, 2011
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Are women calmer drivers?
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on April 30th, 2010
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Tell me your best road rage story...were you on the recieving end or not?
by King Daniel on July 14th, 2010
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Good point Lucky.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on October 16th, 2008