Rude gestures from another motorist

Belenus

martinthebandit wrote: »

The correct response in such situations is to smile sweetly and blow them a kiss.

That could provoke them into doing something even more stupid and dangerous.

The correct response is to ignore them.

Belenus

AdrianC wrote: »

Remember that EVERYbody has proven to a driving test examiner that they can drive competently and considerately...

Except for the not inconsiderable number of drivers with no licence, and usually no insurance.

Electro_Magnet

twhitehousescat wrote: »

your passenger was correct , ronnie pickering has taken a job driving a van

I had no idea who Ronnie Pickering was, so had to look it up. It was comedy gold! And yes, pretty much like the idiot who I encountered. I suppose the best way to deal with these things it to look on the funny side.

Electro_Magnet

mattyprice4004 wrote: »

Why did your passenger have to tell you to let it go and continue safely; what other option is there? Drag them out of the van for a fight?

Good point, there's nothing I could've done. I'm certainly not looking for a fight. But what frustrates me is that after making his gestures he just sped off. There's no consequence for him... apart from showing that he's a moron.


I suppose what annoys me most about that type of attitude is that it's unnecessary to begin with, but it's also pathetic.

I guess I need to learn not to take those things personally.

AdrianC

Electro_Magnet wrote: »

I had no idea who Ronnie Pickering was

He's in today's headlines...
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/ronnie-pickering-crash-hull-pint-3751037

Electro_Magnet

JackeeBoy wrote: »

When my little brother was learning how to drive, I always told him the most important thing about driving is to be confident. I'm not talking about arrogance or trying something you're not comfortable doing, but drive how you want to drive and don't feel pressured by anyone else.

There's a roundabout I go past daily and in my 4 years living where I am, I have witnessed at least 5 accidents. It's a little be difficult as most cars exiting are is on the following exit and cars are going at speed. Every now and again I would get beeped for not following the other car out, but not going to take any risk.

One accident I witnessed was when a car in front of me, after beeping the car in front of him, followed the car on the right out. The car on the right suddenly stopped and the guy in front of me got hit quite badly.

In short, people are idiots, get used to it and don't let it affect your driving

Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it!

As you say, better to be safe than have an accident because of feeling pressured by another driver.

Electro_Magnet

AdrianC wrote: »

Your passenger, I take it, has more driving experience?

Actually the passenger was my younger sister who doesn't drive. Make of that what you will!

Electro_Magnet

mollycat wrote: »

TLDR; Don't let idiots effect your wellbeing.

Thanks, good advice for life!

robatwork

Stick around. Maybe in 10 years time it'll be you in the van.

Electro_Magnet

eamon wrote: »

It can be interesting driving in different places. Roundabouts can be tricky/difficult junctions to navigate. Road side signs can be ambiguous when matched to the road markings, directional signs get obscured by large vehicles and/or trees. Locals get used to the prevailing conditions and visitors are left to wonder who designed such chaos.

Good points. I find it strange that some people don't think (or care) that not everyone knows the road layout in advance, and rather than be gracious (as was the silver car driver who let me in), some people think it's their right to go about honking their horns and gesticulating because you made a minor mistake.