I hope so too, AFAIK in Germany he would be long since stopped by the cops if he did anything like that for example.
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I hope so too, AFAIK in Germany he would be long since stopped by the cops if he did anything like that for example.
David Incorporated Esq.
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By "here" do you mean Texas? Might be reading incorrectly because the formatting is so messed up from the website I pulled it.
You can pass on the right only if the person you're passing is making a left turn and the road you're on has multiple lanes of travel in the same direction.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Here in Virginia it was a thing for a year or two. Not so much anymore. I even saw a guy driving a lifted truck with a huge set hanging from the back of his truck with the entire truck wrapped in a advertisement for a site selling them. Couldn't help but laugh at it though.
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Vilix
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They're called coffee cans, and yes, they are obnoxious has hell.
Ah, yeah I missed the 'and'. Interesting.
Omegasquash
Member
You assume that because the letter of the law says I need to get out of the way and hope that police will catch a person driving at a speed that could get their license revoked that it's the right thing to do. You also suggest that my attitude is bad and that I react poorly when another person is being hostile WITH THE INTENT of aggravating hostile situations.
Great job. See how that works both ways?
You have no reason to drive at warp speed on lots of roads. None whatsoever. I'm AOK for driving like 10 - 15 MPH above the speed limit and fully accept that lots of limits are annoying, but they're there for a reason. Interstates...they could allow faster. I'm talking about aggressive assholes here. Do I get a satisfaction knowing that they're slowing down? Yup. Is it to troll them and everyone else around them? No.
Because I'm too busy keeping my eyes on the road as opposed to looking out for speeding maniacs from behind. I don't seek these people out, but if I'm going well above the speed limit, someone appears behind me and is up my ass, then fuck them. That's the kind of behavior that causes accidents. At least I do my best to not put myself in that kind of situation. Full disclosure, it's rare that I'm even in the fast lane.
Chuckpebble
Member
Surely you thought this was the safest post. No on one NeoGAF could possibly drive a minivan. Well, to that I say, COME AT ME BRO!
Snkfanatic
Banned
Huh...it's interesting you say this because you are in fact doing exactly that. No one is saying the asshole doing 100 isn't at fault. We are telling you that acting like a vigilante on the road is a good way to get yourself and others hurt or worse.
Snkfanatic
Banned
You mean like in every possible situation, even if there is no vision to the sides or barely any, for example obstructed by buildings, trees, hedges etc. ?
Thanks, that was my last time, i promise !
Auron_Kale
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No particular order:
* BMW drivers - They seem to run the gamut on the driving spectrum.
* Lifted truck drivers - If you're going to a job site, fine but if you drive one for the sake of driving one, no.
* Overly-large SUV drivers - Unless you're seating your kid's sports team or have pets, you do not need such a large SUV when there's only three people in your family (parents + child).
* Tuned car drivers - Please stop trying to race every single car you line up against when at a stoplight, it's just stupid; also your kit looks terribly cheap and your subwoofers are not balanced properly.
* BMW drivers - They seem to run the gamut on the driving spectrum.
* Lifted truck drivers - If you're going to a job site, fine but if you drive one for the sake of driving one, no.
* Overly-large SUV drivers - Unless you're seating your kid's sports team or have pets, you do not need such a large SUV when there's only three people in your family (parents + child).
* Tuned car drivers - Please stop trying to race every single car you line up against when at a stoplight, it's just stupid; also your kit looks terribly cheap and your subwoofers are not balanced properly.
moka
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Yeah, coffee cans, I don't think they use that term much here in the UK.
Anyway, they drive around acting all gangster, with their shitty music on really loud and it's quite obvious that they have some sort of amplifier and bass-box in the boot since the whole street is shaking.
They must get all the girls.
Now I remember I also hated BMW, whenever some douchebag was biting my tail and doing dangerous manoeuvres, by guessing it was a BMW I had 75% success rate.
Lately I don't see much BMW. Besides this atrocity:
or this:
What's that? A SUV? no, a family car? Not really. But is taller than the others and takes more space also. The main point are the drivers, of course, douchebags.
Lately I don't see much BMW. Besides this atrocity:
or this:
What's that? A SUV? no, a family car? Not really. But is taller than the others and takes more space also. The main point are the drivers, of course, douchebags.
lol
Auron_Kale
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The BMW X3 is the one that makes the least sense to me, especially when fully upgraded, it's almost as much as an X5 (which is much better overall).
Audi Q5/Q7, I like them but I rarely see them (the Q7 especially). In my area, most are driving X3s/X5s and Mercedes SUVs.
There is this one particular Porsche Cayenne driver I see every morning, and he drives like a total douchbag. The oddest part was him trying to 'race' me when all I was trying to do was get into the right turning lane (which he was swerving in and out of). Maybe he found my Toyota Corolla intimidating?
windowlurker
Banned
Old people. Fucking old people.
They need to be retested and reevaluated.
They need to be retested and reevaluated.
Dark Octave
Banned
People with lifted trucks, fix your spedomiter (getting huge monster truck tires throws it off) and get off my ass. You think I'm doing 70 but I'm actually going 80. 15 mph over the speed limit should be more than fast enough for you. And it's safe to go more than 2 mph over speed bumps.
SUVs and Minivans, YOU'RE DRIVING A FUCKING SUV/MINIVAN! STOP PRETENDING YOU ARE JEFF GORDAN IN A PORSCHE!!
Sport bike owners, quit driving in our blind spots. Do more wheelies on the freeway, it's super tight and makes me taste popcorn instantly.
Harley owners, muffle that piece of shit.
Scion xB, Mini Coopers, Coopers, are boxes on wheels. I have no idea what's up with that SUV thing that looks half melted with a bubble window and a rear window that wraps around to the side.
BMW owners, your car is boring and pedestrian looking. The shell is not living up to what is under it's plain, standard car shaped, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima looking hood. I don't really have a problem with the way people drive in them though, which is never really crazy around here.
SUVs and Minivans, YOU'RE DRIVING A FUCKING SUV/MINIVAN! STOP PRETENDING YOU ARE JEFF GORDAN IN A PORSCHE!!
Sport bike owners, quit driving in our blind spots. Do more wheelies on the freeway, it's super tight and makes me taste popcorn instantly.
Harley owners, muffle that piece of shit.
Scion xB, Mini Coopers, Coopers, are boxes on wheels. I have no idea what's up with that SUV thing that looks half melted with a bubble window and a rear window that wraps around to the side.
BMW owners, your car is boring and pedestrian looking. The shell is not living up to what is under it's plain, standard car shaped, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima looking hood. I don't really have a problem with the way people drive in them though, which is never really crazy around here.
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Vilix
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Actually, the ones you have here are the same width and length as sedans as they are built on sedan chassies.
All drivers should be retested and reevaluated at least every 10 years. Preferably every 5 for all drivers with yearly or bi-yearly testing for those over 50.
Jzero
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No, fuck inconsiderate drivers like you that think they own the fucking road.
Snkfanatic
Banned
What the...why did you just lump Minis into a category with the Scion XB. It's just a hatchback...I could understand what you are saying if you were talking about the "big" mini but not the regular one.
People in pickup trucks always seem to be so impatient and entitled to being kings of the road. Combined with city drivers, they become absolutely insufferable.
Also drivers in general that get pissy that you aren't going fast enough despite already going ten miles over the speed limit. They seem to transcend car types.
Also drivers in general that get pissy that you aren't going fast enough despite already going ten miles over the speed limit. They seem to transcend car types.
Technically the licensing and registration fees and gas taxes go directly towards maintenance of current roadways and development of future roadways. So drivers do kinda own the road (and pay for it's upkeep).
Cyclists pay no such tax or fee that directly goes to most state/county highway departments. You should thank the drivers fo
chickdigger802
Banned
Is it not a law that requires one to turn on turn signal when shifting lanes? Cuz fuck people that swerve in and out of lanes for no reason.
iamaustrian
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In austria(and germany) people in upper class german cars (BMWs, Mercedeses, Audis etc). Most of these think they are better than normal drivers. They act like assholes on highways too.
In the U.S. cars with ridiculous bumper stickers and spoiled highschool /college kids with insanely lifted trucks in urban areas. They look stupid and you can't see shit in city traffic.
What the fuck?? smh
In the U.S. cars with ridiculous bumper stickers and spoiled highschool /college kids with insanely lifted trucks in urban areas. They look stupid and you can't see shit in city traffic.
What the fuck?? smh
So much hate here for specific cars. Good to know I'm not exactly welcome to a lot of you as well. 
I drive a Beamer
Do you occasionally look in your rear mirror? A car becoming bigger and bigger at a relatively fast speed is pretty noticeable.
Dark Octave
Banned
OH GOD, GET OFF THE FUCKING RROOOOAAAAAADDDDDDD!!!!!!!
Glad you had fun
In hindsight, i should have added a few more scenes that highlight rap car stuff, like subwoofer movement and speakers, etc. Oh well, there is always next video
chaostrophy
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When I drove and had a midsize car, it seemed like the bigger and more powerful vehicles had the douchiest and most aggressive drivers. For the past several years though I've gotten around on foot and public transit, and found that in that situation drivers of compact or midsize cars are just as likely to cut me off at an intersection or whatever as the SUVs, etc. are. So it's more about relative power and weight that gives drivers the impression that they're free to act like jackasses on the roads.
Dark Octave
Banned
Truck/Minivan/SUV/Van and other big vehicle drivers, don't be mad if I don't let you in.
I JUST DON'T WANT TO DRIVE BEHIND A GODDAMN WALL ALL THE WAY HOME!!
I JUST DON'T WANT TO DRIVE BEHIND A GODDAMN WALL ALL THE WAY HOME!!
Auron_Kale
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So much hate here for specific cars. Good to know I'm not exactly welcome to a lot of you as well.
I drive a Beamer
Eh, it's not so much as your car, but the drivers that give your car a stereotype.
Whenever I drive my uncle's BMW, I usually drive it within the rules of the road like I would with my Corolla, but it's funny how some drivers will react. I've had my share of cars wanting to race me, other drivers tailgating me for some reason (particularly if I'm going the speed limit) and drivers giving me looks as I legally pass them on the road.
It's always interesting when you're the one behind the wheel of a car that gets a bad rep due to other drivers.
WTF is with that paint job?! Ugh... That's just no.
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
In Houston? The most dangerous people on the road are cops and tow truck drivers. The cops drive like bats out of hell, will turn their lights on just to bypass intersections, otherwise never indicate, and are general menaces. The tow truck drivers will roll over old ladies to be the first one to a tow. I had one nearly take off my bumper and then flash a pistol at me when I honked at him. The cops refused to take my statement.
As far as cyclists... I don't have an issue with them unless they're weaving in and out of traffic during rush hour or at a light. You guys need to understand that the red lights aren't just for us and that everyone needs to stop at the same time. Just because you can fit between a lane of cars doesn't mean you should be riding your bike there, and don't be telling me I'm #1 if the light turns green and I decide to go while your dumb ass is wobbling along illegally. You ignored the rules in the first place. This also extends to the crotch rockets who will pull the same bullshit. I don't do this when I'm on a bike, but I'm usually on my chopper rather than my Ducati, so I couldn't pull it off if I tried.
As far as cyclists... I don't have an issue with them unless they're weaving in and out of traffic during rush hour or at a light. You guys need to understand that the red lights aren't just for us and that everyone needs to stop at the same time. Just because you can fit between a lane of cars doesn't mean you should be riding your bike there, and don't be telling me I'm #1 if the light turns green and I decide to go while your dumb ass is wobbling along illegally. You ignored the rules in the first place. This also extends to the crotch rockets who will pull the same bullshit. I don't do this when I'm on a bike, but I'm usually on my chopper rather than my Ducati, so I couldn't pull it off if I tried.
Jzero
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That doesn't mean they have the right to be douche bags. Some of us just want to get to school.
RapidCancel
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Well you are in the left lane, it doesn't take that long to take a glance at your rear view mirror. I like to go well above the speed limit on the freeway as well (around 75 - 80), but if some dude is coming up behind me doing 100, I'm going to just move and let him go on his way and then get back to doing what I'm doing. It just takes a few seconds and it avoids all the drama.
Tow truck drivers are the worst here. One of my best friends is a cop and I've asked him about why other cops do that. He told me that there are calls that require them to get there fast, but not so quick where they need to have the sirens on the whole time. Sometimes trying to get somewhere while blasting your sirens take even longer because people don't know how to get out of the cops way. I've seen it plenty of times here in Houston where everyone freaks the fuck out and doesn't move out of the way for the cops to go through.
I've seen just as many choppers lane split as crotch rockets do. I'd never do it on my bike here though, it's not hard for me to imagine a Houston driver opening his door on me or getting out and punching me.
I lived in Houston for six months and encountered more road rage and rude driving than 12 years in Los Angeles combined. Even small decencies like waiting for someone backing out of a spot. In Houston, they just blast right by you. Thankfully I didn't see too many tow trucks.
The worst in LA are the blue Prius with Obama-08 bumper sticker drivers. So smug. Being behind one on a freeway entrance is torture.
The polar opposite, but equally hated, are the black Ford F150 drivers: full pedal on 30 mph roads, swerving, tailgating, etc.
iamaustrian
Member
holy shit. I never knew that it is illegal to overtake on the right lane in most states of the U.S.
mind blown
but tbh 99.9% of the drivers do it (even the cops) so it's a typical non-law
mind blown
but tbh 99.9% of the drivers do it (even the cops) so it's a typical non-law
Enter The 36 Chambers
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All cyclists are the arrogant shit heads that make driving in the city impossible.
One of the most satisfying things ive ever done in life was punch a smug cunt of a cyclist square in the face.
Dickhead cut right across me in traffic without arm signals or any kind of indication he was going to do it. To avoid mince meating him with my car i jammed on the brakes (Shouldve just hit the bastard). I beep the horn and he turns around, kicks my car and spits on the door.
I went rage mode, jumped out the car and shouted like what I assume, looked like an absolute insane person. He turns around and comes back with this smug smirk on his face i couldnt resist but punch. I hit him pretty hard, he stumbled back while still on the bike and it was like slow motion watching him fall over. So funny looking. He got up and cycled off.
This happened in my first year of driving when I was 18 but he was completely wrong and deserved it.
Probably wouldn't do that kind of shit now 5 years later, Young and stupid and all that stuff.
But still, fuck him and fuck cyclists.
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
Yeah... mall parking lots (especially around Christmas) and grocery stores (especially Sams and Costco) are really bad for this shit. I've been all over this planet and it's been the only place I've been actually been passed in a parking lot. It's like people think that a parking lot has no actual rules.
AdventureMike
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Not in any particular order:
-People with the Diplomat light blue/red license plate. See that fairly frequently around here and they are someof the worst drivers and consistently do illegal stuff.
-No turn signals on the beltway...ever. It just doesn't happen.
-This is a fairly recent one but I'm seeing it more and more. People just swinging a u-turn wherever they friggen feel like it. Two lane road with double solid yellow? Who cares, I'm going to do it right here!
-Not sure if this happens all over, but it certainly happens in my area all the time. Every one parking anywhere they goddamn feel like (whether it blocks a path or not) and throwing up their hazard lights like that makes it okay.
-Being blinded from behind by those bright blue headlights/people who don't realize the uses of high/low beams. I swear, the drivers getting let out now just think "Hmmm...well it's night, better have my high beams on. Brighter is better right?" I live in North Bethesda. We are near the city, nowhere near the country. There should not be very many situations if any that you have to use your high beams. Turn them off.
-People with the Diplomat light blue/red license plate. See that fairly frequently around here and they are someof the worst drivers and consistently do illegal stuff.
-No turn signals on the beltway...ever. It just doesn't happen.
-This is a fairly recent one but I'm seeing it more and more. People just swinging a u-turn wherever they friggen feel like it. Two lane road with double solid yellow? Who cares, I'm going to do it right here!
-Not sure if this happens all over, but it certainly happens in my area all the time. Every one parking anywhere they goddamn feel like (whether it blocks a path or not) and throwing up their hazard lights like that makes it okay.
-Being blinded from behind by those bright blue headlights/people who don't realize the uses of high/low beams. I swear, the drivers getting let out now just think "Hmmm...well it's night, better have my high beams on. Brighter is better right?" I live in North Bethesda. We are near the city, nowhere near the country. There should not be very many situations if any that you have to use your high beams. Turn them off.
Omegasquash
Member
Not even mad about what you did to that one fucker because hey, shit happens and you realize it was a mistake...but that statement above is a generalization. I know lots of cyclists that pay attention, mind who's around them, stay in the goddamn lanes that they're assigned (when applicable), use signals, the whole nine yards. More power to 'em for doing it right, and this is coming from someone that drives in Boston on the regular. Can't lump 'em all into the same bucket, is all I'm saying.
RapidCancel
Member
I remember when I first started driving, most people did seem to stop for you to back out. It seems impossible to find that now. Sometimes I'll already be halfway out and someone still flies by me and honks.
Also, I hate driving down Bellaire.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Kind of ironic post for this thread lol...
BrokenEchelon
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People who associate a brand of car with a specific personality are more insufferable than 90% of bad drivers.
Waaaah, I drive a 15 year old Honda so everyone in a BMW is a pretentious douchebag. Waaaah.
There are types of drivers who do annoying and/or illegal shit but I have seen them paired to just about ever badge under the sun.
Waaaah, I drive a 15 year old Honda so everyone in a BMW is a pretentious douchebag. Waaaah.
There are types of drivers who do annoying and/or illegal shit but I have seen them paired to just about ever badge under the sun.
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