happythoughts 0 #1 August 3, 2005 What is it with these people ? I was trying to sell my car today. My big worry was that someone would whack it two days before I get some money out of it. I am driving in the middle lane, no one on either side. I am going 70 on a 70mph highway. Anyone wants to pass ? It's clear on both sides. Even though it is clear 200 yds back, some bonehead in a mini-van comes racing up behind me and then changes lanes 20 ft away. Was he doing his NASCAR-style drafting before making his move ? Guys who are driving their wifes mini-van around town should get over it. You can just see the estrogen dripping off of it. Their life is over and they should turn in their guy card. Tailgating me will not result in any respect, just an empty Coke can bouncing off their windshield. Retards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 August 3, 2005 In the Cocheese religion, we pray that those who tailgate and don't use turn signals fail to reproduce and become bus riders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #3 August 3, 2005 Next time, some Darrel Waltrip wanna-be tailgates, just very lightly, tdepress the brake pedal. Just enough so the brake lights come on. Hold it for a second or two and let-up. It's amazing how many folks will back-off. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #4 August 3, 2005 QuoteNext time, some Darrel Waltrip wanna-be tailgates, just very lightly, tdepress the brake pedal. Just enough so the brake lights come on. Hold it for a second or two and let-up. It's amazing how many folks will back-off. Chuck Depending on how the lighting controls on your car are setup, if it's daytime, you can turn your headlights/taillights on to get the same effect. Fucks with 'em pretty good without putting you at any more risk than you are already in. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 August 3, 2005 I always try to make recycling a learning experience. They get pretty mad when the McDonalds qtr pounder box flings out the window. The explanation is, "Hey, don't throw stuff out when I am 8 ft off your bumper." What can I say? My overdeveloped communicationn skills are meshed with my wonderful social persona. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #6 August 3, 2005 Yup! Switch the head/taillight switch to the first position. Then, you just get tail/park lights. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 August 3, 2005 I am not recommending this but, I've heard that a hand-full of BB's works too. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #8 August 3, 2005 Please do not tell me that you actually litter Bill. BAD! BAD! BAD! BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Brake light trick is much more entertaining. Especially when they swerve from side to side. Then again I drive a full size truck with a good bumper. I am not too worried if they hit me. .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #9 August 3, 2005 I saw NASCAR and thought wooo hooo..ME!!! MEE!!! then I realized that you meant on the interstate...n'ermind I only drive like a maniac "off road" _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 August 3, 2005 Contrary to popular belief, you ARE a good driver. You would also be a good sport on "Motor Mouth" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #11 August 3, 2005 Quote Contrary to popular belief, you ARE a good driver. You would also be a good sport on "Motor Mouth" good one...bah dum ching! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #12 August 3, 2005 Rocky's a good driver when she isn't "multitasking" Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #13 August 3, 2005 not defending people who tailgate, but what the hell were you doing in the middle lane if you weren't passing anyone? that's one of my biggest peeves about driving in the states, it's like the right lane is some sort of black hole that is to be avoided at all costs. keep right except to pass! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #14 August 3, 2005 Quote...keep right except to pass! Bingo! (applies to center-lane traffic also.) And Bill, please do not throw things out of your window at any cars in Georgia....your life expectancy would be measured in seconds... Driving on multi-lane roads is easy: Step 1: Look to your right - if cars are passing you, move over one lane to the right. Step 2: Repeat Step 1. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #15 August 3, 2005 Quotekeep right except to pass! If it's three lanes, I don't mind someone riding the center - at least they're not riding the left. And there are good reasons for not being far right. Chances are, if there's three lanes it's a higher traffic area with people entering and exiting the freeway. If you're not doing either, I'm ok with you being in the middle. Oh, and the 'light brake tap' doesn't do it for me. If you're riding my ass, you get the full-on lock-em-up treatment. Last time I did that, the a-hole in the s-10 behind me almost fish-tailed into the ditch.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #16 August 3, 2005 QuoteOh, and the 'light brake tap' doesn't do it for me. If you're riding my ass, you get the full-on lock-em-up treatment. Yup. About 5-6 years ago I even did it to a county cop up here. He rode my ass for at least 2 miles (obviously running my plate), and I stood on the brake, right to a dead stop. he missed my bumper by inches to the right, went down into the ditch, up the other side, back down and across into the roadway ahead of me. He jumped out of his cruiser, weapon drawn, and I just sat there with a death grip on the wheel, staring ahead. He asked me what the fuck I did that for, and I looked at him and said "didn't you see those deer?" (It was late evening, about 11 or so.) he said no, and I stated that if he hadn't been so close to my bumper with his highbeams on, maybe he would have. I left with nothing, and he left with a cruiser with fucked up front suspension. I was a half a second from a new car.... It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #17 August 4, 2005 Quotenot defending people who tailgate, but what the hell were you doing in the middle lane if you weren't passing anyone? Avoiding "mergers". People come up the on-ramp at 45 mph and expect for me to slow down when they jump in front of me. I don't know why people can't match the speed and slide into traffic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 August 4, 2005 QuoteI only drive like a maniac "off road" Are you talking about my driveway ? I went out and mowed it today. I think one of the neighbors goats was stuck in it again. Nobody comes whipping down our road unless they have pretty good ground clearance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balls 0 #19 August 4, 2005 dude, thats awesome---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #20 August 4, 2005 In one of the little towns where I live there was a late night cop that would tailgate until you sped up and then bust you for speeding. He tagged my roomate like that. He pulled in behind me several weeks later and I caught the reflection from the bar light. i went 4th to 2nd and dumped the clutch. He had to swerve into the parking spaces to keep from hitting me. Maybe that calmed him down a bit, but I don't know.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #21 August 4, 2005 Can i have your autograph ? You rule ! Yea a stunt like that cost me about $5,000. in higher insurance bills over 3 years. Freakin cop couldn't drive and i got the ticket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #22 August 4, 2005 Quote Can i have your autograph ? You rule ! Yea a stunt like that cost me about $5,000. in higher insurance bills over 3 years. Freakin cop couldn't drive and i got the ticket. Ha! You obviously got the story wrong! I was fully prepared to take a ticket....straight to court! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #23 August 4, 2005 QuoteRocky's a good driver when she isn't "multitasking" ...even "then" Bolas I can hold the wheel straight between my knees...truckers love it...and especially with my sunroof open _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 August 4, 2005 QuoteQuoteI only drive like a maniac "off road" Are you talking about my driveway ? I went out and mowed it today. I think one of the neighbors goats was stuck in it again. Nobody comes whipping down our road unless they have pretty good ground clearance. Ok...that shit was funny _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #25 August 4, 2005 Does it count if my dog know "Hold on Pumpkin" means brace yourself mama is taking a corner to fast in her mustang. And she does brace herself, one paw on the door and one on the other side of the passenger seat. New dog hasn't learned it yet and goes rolling across the back seat. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
