garcon magnifique Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Maybe it's just that I'm a safe driver then and don't seem to incur the wrath of these numpties. And having had Imprezas in the past, I do know that cars like that and the Evos tend to attract them. I'm nice and incognito these days in a Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Maybe it's just that I'm a safe driver then and don't seem to incur the wrath of these numpties. [/ QUOTE ] what you trying to say!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I can't help thinking that such examples of road rage are much more a south east thing. [/ QUOTE ] I was in the middle of a road rage incident and managed to trigger a second road rage !!! Some fella cut me on the M25 and during our shouting/gesturing exchange I drifted a little out of my lane and succeeded in cutting up an unrelated car in the process This guy then chased me off the motorway, tried getting out of the car at the roundabout, I then sped off, he gave chase again and I thankfully managed to lose him ! learnt my lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 my god two in a row you must be gifted. did you report or just get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 When my mate had his 106 1.4 diesel we were going to the cinema in it and he managed to get caught up in a 'my cars faster than yours' with some butch looking guy (in some equally as shite car) and they were cutting each other up for 5 miles of this dual carriageway and then when they got to the roundabout, butch man got out his car, and came over to the 106...my mate opened his window and got a punch in the face. Got a lovely shiner!! And also on the way back from Hertfordshire, some bloke in an astra cab was trying to over take me, really slowly and I got bored of it and tapped my foot down, then went into the right side lane and over took the car that was in front of me, then tucked back into the left lane. Astra came past a bit faster that time giving me the finger...I never understood what that was about. Then about a mile or two further down, I was overtaking someone at 85 (yep, the days before I got pulled over for speeding) and this blokes comes up behind me, must have been approaching about 100 or so, then he started flashing at me and giving me the finger...even more confusing. I've never had anyone get out of their car at me though, which I'm quite thankful of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 The incident yesterday has now made me wary of traffic lights i found myself this morning constantly checking the door was locked and looking in all the mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Maybe it's just that I'm a safe driver then and don't seem to incur the wrath of these numpties. [/ QUOTE ] what you trying to say!!! [/ QUOTE ] Ah... wasn't actually to sound like that! I do tend to lock my doors these days. One day I might even read the manual properly so I can set them to lock automatically. But I guess that's as much about being carjacked than road rage. If someone is being more than a little erratic, I always prefer to keep them in front of me than behind... then I can see what they're doing. And I guess after twenty years or so behind the wheel, I've now got to the point where very little actually narks me, which means I'm less likely to react or do anything provocative. Unless they catch me laughing at them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Maybe it's just that I'm a safe driver then and don't seem to incur the wrath of these numpties. [/ QUOTE ] what you trying to say!!! [/ QUOTE ] Ah... wasn't actually to sound like that! [/ QUOTE ] ok - you're forgiven! Seeing as you are a local! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zchybrid Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Just one picture will explain your attacker: Nuff said. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Just one picture will explain your attacker: sad thing is the area he drove off into is known for that. Nuff said. . [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Garcon - I actually own one of those Maglites. I was being daft! Anyway, I feel a lot safer with a loads of martial arts experience including lots of disarming techniques. If you pull out a weapon in any situation you are raising the stakes massively. Bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Being a Short arse and built like a nat dont think i'll be getting out of my car at any opertunity. I'll just have to use the car against him by moving as he walks up you never know it might confuse the neandethol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I think the Maglight option is the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOK Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I know people that have been involved in road rage and its not a pretty site, I also remember once as a student I was in a very dodgy south london road, I cut a guy up by mistake, but in my youthfulness started blowing the horn at him he stopped the car in the middle of the road, very calmly went to the boot of his car, came out with a metal bar running towards me and went for me through the windscreen...luckily somehow I reversed a bit and he hit the bonnet (it actually dented it so bad I wondered what would have happened if that force had hit the screen!!) that always makes me think the levels people would goto... so atleast you got off undamaged mate as with the maglite I also have one, but considering most people have them now its gonna turn into a bloody sword fight/fencing...imagine both get out their cars with their maglites in their hand...onguard!!sorry am laughing about it with the image in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Garcon - I actually own one of those Maglites. I was being daft! Anyway, I feel a lot safer with a loads of martial arts experience including lots of disarming techniques. If you pull out a weapon in any situation you are raising the stakes massively. Bad idea. [/ QUOTE ] Had a feeling you might be ... but it was too late to edit then. I'll just go and sit in the corner, it's been a strange day. You're damn right about the weapon though. And the martial arts experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Try this one, If someone jumps out there car at the traffic lights and is going to hurt you, jump out you car run around to his car (see pic) Take his key out of the igntion and throw them into a nearby field or brushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The incident yesterday has now made me wary of traffic lights i found myself this morning constantly checking the door was locked and looking in all the mirrors. [/ QUOTE ] Do you have a cameraphone? You could have taken photos of his car/plate and him. That's a good deterrent if someone is banging on your window as they'll know you have evidence for the police and many "would-be" hard men turn into jelly if they know you're contacting the police. I assume you are male btw, and the guy wasn't such complete scum as to punch the window of a car with a lady driver? (no offence, your name isn't on your profile, that's all) The guy was bang out of order regardless of course. If you remember part of the reg police may be able to track him down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a4tdi130 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 My brother in law was "attacked" by a white van driver who claims he cut him up. He kept his door and window shut and picked up his mobile phone implying that he was either going to take a photo or call the police. The white van driver smashed his window with a brick, grabbed his phone and smashed it, then thumped him and drove off. He was too scared to report it to the police The mentality of somebody who will get out of their car and physically threaten you normally means they are out for a fight pure and simple. If you brandish a mobile phone, they won't suddenly apologise, it will infuriate them. The best thing you can do in a situation is say "sorry mate, I apologise" - it takes them off guard then you can whack them with your torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Your brother in law should have reported it to the police. The guy committed about 5 offences and wouldn't be acting so tough when he loses his job, house, wife etc and has a record. If someone did that to me, I'd give them a good kicking (in self-defence, if I could of course ) and then press charges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] - it takes them off guard then you can whack them with your torch. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 It really does make you wonder if it's worth having that stuff that 3M makes that stops the windows shattering installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanimage Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Obviously in my job we get to see some of the accessories carried by different drivers. ... I can tell you that the kind of guys who wear bomber jackets and drive Jags and landrovers do not carry Maglites - but some of them do have very large and heavy dildos in the door pockets. I guess if you get stopped by the police, you just say "Don't ask me, it belongs to the missus". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanimage Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 ...and you gotta wonder what your attacker's reaction would have been if you had waved a pink 18" long sex toy in his face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted July 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Clean image thats id never be able to keep a straight face while im weeing myself with laughter. By the way i am a bloke just incase anyone else was wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Try this one, If someone jumps out there car at the traffic lights and is going to hurt you, jump out you car run around to his car (see pic) Take his key out of the igntion and throw them into a nearby field or brushes. [/ QUOTE ] I love the diagram. Very clear. Top marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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