Close Call with an Idiot

[jkernitzki]

Headed from one appointment to the next yesterday, we encountered a complete incompetent fool towing his VW. Pulled out from the left, crossed the turn median area and both lanes at maybe 5mph. All while our traffic was moving at ~45mph. The white SUV that had just changed lanes in front of me and panic stopped, and I had a tailgater behind me so stopping, while possible, would've likely gotten me rear-ended. So I just laid on that magnificent horn Ford provided and bailed to the left to get around him.

The maneuver felt completely controlled, no noticeable body roll, and steering input/response were dead on. I like this car more and more every day.

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[Rockboz]

So many times the throttle is the better answer than the brake, and Nobody talks about it. However, It does require that you pay attention.

 

[BBBronk]

So many times the throttle is the better answer than the brake, and Nobody talks about it. However, It does require that you pay attention.

Truth! Braking, sometimes, makes it worse.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Seems to be getting worse. My wife tells me I’m an angry old man driver. I tell her that’s because nobody pays attention to what’s going on and they all feel entitled.

 

[BBBronk]

You and me both!

 

[Robins21]

Seems to be getting worse. My wife tells me I’m an angry old man driver. I tell her that’s because nobody pays attention to what’s going on and they all feel entitled.

I am a grumpy/angry old man driver also, because there are so many idiots on the road that do not pay attention.

 

[fjbear!]

Headed from one appointment to the next yesterday, we encountered a complete incompetent fool towing his VW. Pulled out from the left, crossed the turn median area and both lanes at maybe 5mph. All while our traffic was moving at ~45mph. The white SUV that had just changed lanes in front of me and panic stopped, and I had a tailgater behind me so stopping, while possible, would've likely gotten me rear-ended. So I just laid on that magnificent horn Ford provided and bailed to the left to get around him.

The maneuver felt completely controlled, no noticeable body roll, and steering input/response were dead on. I like this car more and more every day.

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Almost a good job from me. U could have gotten that if u said u flipped them off as u went by or went back and done so. Lol
I hate drivers today. If your not45 or 50 u should not be allowed to tow.. unless u take a class.

 

[gstalnaker]

The only time I really cuss is when I'm driving. Since I retired in 2020 I've put 100,000 miles on three vehicles driving the state of Wisconsin with some longer trips thrown in. I've learned that no matter how fast I drive there is ALWAYS someone who Must Go Faster & who will eventually no matter the speed or highway type, rural road or interstate, drive on my bumper so closely I cannot see the headlights on the front of their vehicle. I. Hate. That.

 

[TheX]

40 years on motorcycles has taught me to always have an exit, and in the event of an emergency look at that exit...that's where you'll go.

 

[DWG]

Grumpy/angry old man here too! I feel like people have just forgot how to drive and be courteous. Wife is in the passenger seat same as me. I guess we are both grumpy/angry old people. LOL

 

[jkernitzki]

40 years on motorcycles has taught me to always have an exit, and in the event of an emergency look at that exit...that's where you'll go.

As a rider since I was 16, my driving technique is more like I am still on a bike. Assume everyone is out to kill you, always have an escape route, and when it’s over just clear datum and move on.

 

[SeaJay]

No old men teaching drivers ed for a long time. No one has taught the last two generations the basics of attentive driving, highway etiquette, how to change a tire, how to backup without a camera, . . . The list goes on.

 

[Bill G]

Seems to be getting worse. My wife tells me I’m an angry old man driver. I tell her that’s because nobody pays attention to what’s going on and they all feel entitled.

AMEN!!!

 

[MAJB Retired]

Seems we have a consensus! There are a lot of idiots out there!

 

[TheX]

I actually let people change lans when they signal. Oh, and...last week I got honked at for stopping completely at a stop sign on my block.

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