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why? · 01-18-2009, 08:57 PM

People learn to not be aggressive around me. I grew up driving in northeast cities, and just don't care. If you can navigate stopped Boston rush hour commute traffic, anything down here is easy.

I have no problems jamming on my brakes when people tailgate me. Did it to a moron on a bike, the dude was way too close, boy that scared the crap out of him, I laughed so hard.
Just drive at people like you are willing to die, I have yet to meet someone who won't get scared when you try to run them off the road, no matter what car they are driving. Well, don't literally run them off the road, but I've never had to take it that far, and I doubt I ever will. Yes, people tend to let me have my way.
And just to make sure everyone understands, I don't drive aggressively. I am very laid back, and just like torturing people that annoy me. Let's just say I have a massive sadist streak going.

puetato89 · 01-20-2009, 04:09 PM

+1... i agree but in orlando... people dont just drive aggresive.. they will hit you so they can go first.. trust me

lita_g · 01-20-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by puetato89

+1... i agree but in orlando... people dont just drive aggresive.. they will hit you so they can go first.. trust me

True, Florida drivers are really bad and aggressive, when we lived in Virginia my husband never had trouble when driving his truck (dodge ram 3500), everybody would just stay out of his way, around FL though, people don't care, even if it's a small car that can be easily crushed, they still cut him off.

Fortunately I haven't noticed any dirty looks towards me, but I'm a woman, so I guess driving a small car is not so much of a stigma. It's fun though when people ask about the kind of gas mileage I get. One time a lady even asked me if it was an electric car, I thought that was cute.

bobselectric · 01-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Agree with the opinions on northeastern drivers.
One time I was driving on the Hutchinson River Pkwy, cruising at 70ish in the left lane (keeping pace with the flow of traffic). Some douche in a Prius starts riding my bumper in Scarsdale and stays riding my ass until Co-op City in the Bronx when I stopped the car in the left lane , got out and lit into this jerk about tailgating. (Before I stopped I did the brake tap, the nice hand signal, the less nice hand signal, and the universal hand signal). The traffic all the way down was moving but dense, and me moving over was not going to get him any further than eight more feet.
People really need to learn how to drive in traffic

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 01-20-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bobselectric

Agree with the opinions on northeastern drivers.
One time I was driving on the Hutchinson River Pkwy, cruising at 70ish in the left lane (keeping pace with the flow of traffic). Some douche in a Prius starts riding my bumper in Scarsdale and stays riding my ass until Co-op City in the Bronx when I stopped the car in the left lane , got out and lit into this jerk about tailgating. (Before I stopped I did the brake tap, the nice hand signal, the less nice hand signal, and the universal hand signal). The traffic all the way down was moving but dense, and me moving over was not going to get him any further than eight more feet.
People really need to learn how to drive in traffic

im a fan of the 60/70 mph brake check myself. always funny to see their expression......

SilverBack · 01-20-2009, 09:18 PM

Find it funny how today this one short-looking douche of a guy was blocking traffic in his mini van right in front of me at a green light. I honked at him to get going, but he didn't budged. Instead he looked at me with daggers through the rear-view mirror like he wanted to start something. I just took it as he was having car problems and he was really pissed about it, so I get out to approach him to see if I can help out. The second I get out he notices how tall I am and how pissed I can look when I'm actually feeling quite mellow. He freaks out, guns the gas, and now I'm walking back to my car wondering what the hell wrong's with him

Guess Y owners can be just as easily intimidating, if not more

SMALLNUMBERS · 01-20-2009, 09:49 PM

I usually get questions like " What kinda car is that?"

Then followed by, " Imma get one of those..."

And even if i DO get looks, i know they can't see me

through my tints anyways,

tristan · 01-20-2009, 11:07 PM

I would have to also agree about Florida drivers
Don't even get me started on tC drivers lol

01-18-2009, 08:57 PM	#55
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	People learn to not be aggressive around me. I grew up driving in northeast cities, and just don't care. If you can navigate stopped Boston rush hour commute traffic, anything down here is easy. I have no problems jamming on my brakes when people tailgate me. Did it to a moron on a bike, the dude was way too close, boy that scared the crap out of him, I laughed so hard. Just drive at people like you are willing to die, I have yet to meet someone who won't get scared when you try to run them off the road, no matter what car they are driving. Well, don't literally run them off the road, but I've never had to take it that far, and I doubt I ever will. Yes, people tend to let me have my way. And just to make sure everyone understands, I don't drive aggressively. I am very laid back, and just like torturing people that annoy me. Let's just say I have a massive sadist streak going. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

01-20-2009, 04:09 PM	#56
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	+1... i agree but in orlando... people dont just drive aggresive.. they will hit you so they can go first.. trust me __________________

01-20-2009, 09:18 PM	#60
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Find it funny how today this one short-looking douche of a guy was blocking traffic in his mini van right in front of me at a green light. I honked at him to get going, but he didn't budged. Instead he looked at me with daggers through the rear-view mirror like he wanted to start something. I just took it as he was having car problems and he was really pissed about it, so I get out to approach him to see if I can help out. The second I get out he notices how tall I am and how pissed I can look when I'm actually feeling quite mellow. He freaks out, guns the gas, and now I'm walking back to my car wondering what the hell wrong's with him Guess Y owners can be just as easily intimidating, if not more __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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01-20-2009, 05:14 PM	#58
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	Agree with the opinions on northeastern drivers. One time I was driving on the Hutchinson River Pkwy, cruising at 70ish in the left lane (keeping pace with the flow of traffic). Some douche in a Prius starts riding my bumper in Scarsdale and stays riding my ass until Co-op City in the Bronx when I stopped the car in the left lane , got out and lit into this jerk about tailgating. (Before I stopped I did the brake tap, the nice hand signal, the less nice hand signal, and the universal hand signal). The traffic all the way down was moving but dense, and me moving over was not going to get him any further than eight more feet. People really need to learn how to drive in traffic

01-20-2009, 09:49 PM	#61
SMALLNUMBERS BLACKED OUT View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawthorne CA! Posts: 61	I usually get questions like " What kinda car is that?" Then followed by, " Imma get one of those..." And even if i DO get looks, i know they can't see me through my tints anyways,

01-20-2009, 11:07 PM	#62
tristan it's been a while View User's Garage Drives: 2009 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110	I would have to also agree about Florida drivers Don't even get me started on tC drivers lol