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Adjustor said that XXXXXXXXXXXXX does not have an active account with XXXX Insurance any longer. To me this sounds like a scam - the guy magically doesn't have insurance now? I bet this company sets people up with fake insurance policies, and they are coincidentally "inactive" when it comes time to pay.
quote:I thought it might be... I didn't slam on my brakes to try and scare the guy that he might crash into me... I gave them a light tap to engage the lights and "flash" him.
your definition of "brake check" and my definition are vastly different
quote:wouldn't using your emergency lights have done the job just as well if that's what your intentions were?quote:I thought it might be... I didn't slam on my brakes to try and scare the guy that he might crash into me... I gave them a light tap to engage the lights and "flash" him.
your definition of "brake check" and my definition are vastly different
quote:quote:wouldn't using your emergency lights have done the job just as well if that's what your intentions were?quote:I thought it might be... I didn't slam on my brakes to try and scare the guy that he might crash into me... I gave them a light tap to engage the lights and "flash" him.
your definition of "brake check" and my definition are vastly different
quote:BRAND. NEW. INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!quote:quote:wouldn't using your emergency lights have done the job just as well if that's what your intentions were?quote:I thought it might be... I didn't slam on my brakes to try and scare the guy that he might crash into me... I gave them a light tap to engage the lights and "flash" him.
your definition of "brake check" and my definition are vastly different
I could be remembering wrong but as I recall defensive driving recommends doing exactly what he did to warn a driver they're too close. There's precisely zero wrong with it and if you're in traffic simply getting out of the way isn't always an option.
quote:quote:BRAND. NEW. INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!quote:quote:wouldn't using your emergency lights have done the job just as well if that's what your intentions were?quote:I thought it might be... I didn't slam on my brakes to try and scare the guy that he might crash into me... I gave them a light tap to engage the lights and "flash" him.
your definition of "brake check" and my definition are vastly different
I could be remembering wrong but as I recall defensive driving recommends doing exactly what he did to warn a driver they're too close. There's precisely zero wrong with it and if you're in traffic simply getting out of the way isn't always an option.
In my opinion, that's an awful suggestion for Houston drivers
quote:Actually, that lane squatter should have moved over to allow faster traffic to pass. There was plenty of room after that car merge from the on-ramp...
This an effective brake check.
quote:agreedquote:Actually, that lane squatter should have moved over to allow faster traffic to pass. There was plenty of room after that car merge from the on-ramp...
This an effective brake check.
quote:I disagree. The car in front was going a passing speed. (much faster than dashcam car) The tailgater needed to back off a bit and the braker would have passed all cars and moved over in probably another 10 seconds.quote:Actually, that lane squatter should have moved over to allow faster traffic to pass. There was plenty of room after that car merge from the on-ramp...
This an effective brake check.
quote:I hate to agree with strat, but he's right here.
I disagree. The car in front was going a passing speed. (much faster than dashcam car) The tailgater needed to back off a bit and the braker would have passed all cars and moved over in probably another 10 seconds.
Tailgater was way too impatient, and got what he deserved.
If you are behind someone that is actively passing right lane cars, you need to back off and maintain a safe distance. There can be two passers. It's not just about you. Let them pass and get over safely, then you have your turn. Just because the passer in front of you is not going as fast as you'd like, as long as they are actively passing, you are in the wrong and it is unsafe to tailgate. They have the ability to see what's ahead, you don't.
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And there's nothing wrong with tapping the brakes to get the attention of the mouth-breather driving behind you and try to warn them that traffic may be slowing ahead.
quote:Top notch insult there.
You sound like a meth-head truck driver. Stop giving terrible advice.
It's not the responsibility of the car in front of you to magically disappear when you're having erratic emotional impulses.
And there's nothing wrong with tapping the brakes to get the attention of the mouth-breather driving behind you and try to warn them that traffic may be slowing ahead. It's responsible defensive driving.
quote:there was plenty of room because the car that entered the on ramp slowed way they hell down when he sensed the swerving of tailgater. The beaker continued his speed, so a huge gap quickly opened up. There was no reason for breaker to squeeze in between existing car on right and the one entering the ramp. That would just puss off that ramp guy. Again, why multiple cars get uncomfortable because of one impatient guy? There is a compromise with using passing lanes, you have to let those in front of you have a safe opportunity to move over, without excessive speeding. This may take passing quite a few cars to do so.
when there is 100 to 200 feet between cars, you need to move over and allow faster traffic to pass and then return to passing after faster traffic has past you.
ETA: And obviously there was plenty of room to move over because he did just that after the other car went off the road...
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I pretty much hate all drivers on the road. Especially asshes that dont do the zipper method, that drive slow in the left lane or that pace the car next to them so that nobody can pass. Or, 99.999% of all Houston area drivers. Fuggem all.
quote:Just straddle the line to block half of the shoulder. I do it all the time to keep people from flying past a line and force their way in at the last minute.
I really to make it a point to keep my AK in a reachable location while rolling around town.
People are nuts.
Sometimes I drive down highway 6 in the evenings between I-10 and Westpark Tollway, and this area has a tendency to back up pretty well during rush hours. It never fails, that there are dozens of people who roll down the shoulder as a 4th lane. One day, I'm going to put someone in the ditch.
quote:quote:Send the ****er dildos for Christmas every year with a note telling him that you know who he is.
Well it wasn't my finer moment, but I didn't break the law - he did... Talked to the LEO, dude has priors and several warrants. He DID have insurance, and 2 witnesses also called in to report the accident which helps my case.
I actually got alot of info from the LEO, whereby I could track this guy down very quickly. But I won't. Not worth it.
