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MTUpower · #46 07-07-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by P.C.

I wonder if that policeman could have answered another call, perhaps stopping a domestic dispute, or even helping rescue a cat up in a tree - instead of participating in this BS "instant karma payback"?

Wonder all you wish- the lady damaged my car and reporting it to the police so I might be able to be made right it what we as society members are supposed to do.

P.C. · #47 07-07-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by P.C.

I wonder if that policeman could have answered another call, perhaps stopping a domestic dispute, or even helping rescue a cat up in a tree - instead of participating in this BS "instant karma payback"?

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Originally Posted by MTUpower

Wonder all you wish- the lady damaged my car and reporting it to the police so I might be able to be made right it what we as society members are supposed to do.

A door ding on a 34-year-old well-used car and you called the police? Why take the policeman's word on your likelihood of prevailing in small claims court? Sue her and get the judgment. Don't forget to call the policeman as a witness.

You're lucky that her "hot headed Latina culture" didn't compel her to mash the gas while you were standing behind her. She could have dropped a tire iron near your corpse and claimed self-defense.

Skippy · #48 07-07-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MS Fowler

That surprises me not one bit, and that you try to justify it only makes it worse.

( We are NOT Europe!)

He shouldn't need to justify it. It's a good practice.

SwampYankee · #49 07-07-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BAVBMW

You know, one of my favorite parking lot stories is similar to this. It seems I tell it every so often, and every time I get a kick out of it.

Our little four wheel drive club was getting together at, ummmm, I dunno, Chili's? Or some such chain place... We all arrive and find parking, and I get lucky and spot a place right in front. The downside is right next to said space is a little lowered Civic, all pimped out, and just over the line...

I shrug.

We chat, and what do you know, here comes Mr. and Mrs. Civic. He walks over to the passenger side, looks at my parking job, and begins to ***** to Mrs. Civic about how I'm "So ****ing close!!!" Mrs. Civic listens to him rant for a bit and then finally says, "Well, maybe you shouldn't have parked over the line, just back up, and then I'll get in." But Mr. Civic will have none of it. After all, I'm an *******, and "someone needs to teach me a lesson!" She argues with him, and implores him not to do anything stupid, but it's to no avail. He's pissed.

Now, bear in mind, I'm only ~20' away, watching the whole thing. With my friends. My friends are thinking that now is the time to make our presence known, perhaps even do something stupid ourselves. But I'm cool. I've been watching. And eyeballing. I think I know how this is going to go...

Mr. Civic saw the crease.

Mrs. Civic grinned a perfect "I told you so grin."

Mr. Civic looked closer.

Mrs. Civic clutched her purse, and sat down.

Mr. Civic began to turn red.

Mrs. Civic closed the door.

Mr. Civic turned white.

Mr. Civic turned to go to his side of the car. As he did, he looked up, and saw us standing and watching. He looked as if he wanted to say something.

Now I'm not sure if it was my smirk, the steam from my buddy's ears, or the realization that all of us (with all of our same model vehicles with similar modifications) had been standing there watching the whole time, and that one of us was very likely the owner of the vehicle he had just assaulted, but he thought better of it, and said nothing.

Mr. Civic turned purple.

And then, Mr. Civic got in his car, and Mr. and Mrs. Civic motored away.

Man, did the beer taste good that night.

MV

Man, wish you had your video camera set up for that!

tjts1 · #50 07-07-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

Yet again some idiot damaged my '87 300D. My sister drives it and parked at work and came out to find that someone had swung their door into the car and did some damage to the car. Thanks for not leaving a note...jerk

This comes after someone backed into te left front fender and of course didn't leave a note at school. Just because the car is old and has a dent doesn't mean you can add to it.

If I caught someone in the act and they didn't own up to I would probably put my boots to their rear quarter panel and drive off.

/rant

Dashcam is your friend.

Silber Adler · #51 07-07-2014, 07:17 PM

I have to agree huskyman. I see this a lot. Driving up to barricades over the speed limit and expecting that you slow down for them. I usually hold my line and use a special hand signal showing them where they can merge.

The other thing that is more common is the emergency pass whereby they pull back in and slow down to turn. I use a similar hand sign for these azz hatchets too.

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Originally Posted by HuskyMan

No, the stupid jerks simply need to merge in behind rather than using the right lane as a drag strip so they can "get in front of the other guy". In almost every case, they wait right up until they are literally OUT OF CONCRETE and are facing the barricades before WHIPPING their fat butts in front of drivers who are doing the speed limit. Those following the rules then have to SLAM ON THE BINDERS so that Mr. Fat Butt can cut them off. It is dangerous driving behavior and it causes wrecks. It seems the further one travels North and East, the more this type of behavior is exhibited. At least that has been my personal experience.

When faced with the concrete barricade/work zone/merge situation, I get into the far left lane and travel with the herd until I clear the merge point, then nice and easy merge back into the right lane. The right lane normally has a shoulder which allows you to easily exit in case the morons in front of you cause a big fat accident. If you are in the left lane with no place to go, you might end up in the middle of a wreck. Seen it happen.

Mölyapina · #52 07-07-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselPaul

I think I am going to make a coffee table book out of your posts.

I'll buy it.

spdrun · #53 07-07-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MS Fowler

That surprises me not one bit, and that you try to justify it only makes it worse.

( We are NOT Europe!)

Level of driver training is much higher in most of Europe than in the US. Also, nature generally finds the most efficient way of doing things. Observe the behavior of a fluid at a choke point -- it doesn't generally form a cavitation-bubble before the point! I will keep the lane at a reasonable speed (i.e. no more than 10 mph above the speed of traffic in the other lanes) and merge when it's best to do -- i.e. near the end.

MS Fowler · #54 07-07-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

He shouldn't need to justify it. It's a good practice.

No, its not good practice. It is rude, arrogant, "I am more important than you", behavior.
If he ( and others) used that 1/2 mile warning to smoothly and safely merge with the thru lanes, there would be less backup and stoppage.

MS Fowler · #55 07-07-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

Level of driver training is much higher in most of Europe than in the US. Also, nature generally finds the most efficient way of doing things. Observe the behavior of a fluid at a choke point -- it doesn't generally form a cavitation-bubble before the point! I will keep the lane at a reasonable speed (i.e. no more than 10 mph above the speed of traffic in the other lanes) and merge when it's best to do -- i.e. near the end.

You are really straining to mask your behavior as something other than it is.

Ask yourself that old question---"What if everybody did as I do?" What if everybody ran to the barricade and rudely expected others to let them in. There would be a smash=up of truly biblical proportions.

spdrun · #56 07-07-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MS Fowler

No, its not good practice. It is rude, arrogant, "I am more important than you", behavior.
If he ( and others) used that 1/2 mile warning to smoothly and safely merge with the thru lanes, there would be less backup and stoppage.

Math and scientific studies say otherwise. And yes, I merge smoothly and safely, but in the last few hundred feet. Point being that EVERYONE (not just me) should be using the right lane. Speeds would be roughly equal in that scenario.

spdrun · #57 07-07-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MS Fowler

You are really straining to mask your behavior as something other than it is.

Ask yourself that old question---"What if everybody did as I do?" What if everybody ran to the barricade and rudely expected others to let them in. There would be a smash=up of truly biblical proportions.

I don't merge right at the cones, but relatively soon before. If everyone did it, speeds of the lanes would be relatively equal until the funnel point (which would be moved forward vs when people merge earlier). Meaning that the backup (which has a finite length) wouldn't stretch as far back on the highway. It's essentially an engineering and optimization problem, not an emotional one!

If anything, moving the funnel point causes fewer people to be affected by traffic caused by the funnel.

Silber Adler · #58 07-07-2014, 08:26 PM

The worst place I have driven is in various countries in south america. The drivers of larger trucks and SUVs would typically drive with their left wheels over the centerline.

spdrun · #59 07-07-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silber Adler

The worst place I have driven is in various countries in south america. The drivers of larger trucks and SUVs would typically drive with their left wheels over the centerline.

Was that out of inconsideration or because the shoulders were likely to kill you or damage your vehicle due to their condition?

Hatterasguy · #60 07-07-2014, 08:36 PM

This is why it doesn't pay to have nice vehicles.