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ProfessorGAC

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5. Maybe Worse, But Nothing New

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 08:09 PM

Jan 13

I was on a 2 lane highway a few years back. Speed limit 55.
I have cruise set at 55 (worst case, 54) and a guy is so close I can see his hairline in my rear view mirror.
Traffic going the other way finally clears, and he jets past me. Flipped me off, quite assertively.
I got flipped off for going the speed limit!
BTW: over the next 5 miles to the next light (where the road goes to 4 lane) none of the other cars caught up to me.
It was just the one maniac.

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Just experienced another "road rage" incident. It's becoming common. NEVER used to happen. Laws and rules are optional. [View all] Evolve Dammit Jan 13 OP

The big guy (djt) takes no personal responsibility,.... magicarpet Jan 13 #1

It seems that cars are getting bigger Jerry2144 Jan 13 #2

????? yagotme Jan 14 #35

I remember those cars Jerry2144 Jan 14 #54

Aerodynamics and "sporty" look. NutmegYankee Jan 14 #60

60's and 70's mustangs were kind of scowly. yagotme Jan 15 #62

Twice a week a DIY camouflage pickup truck with a "We the People" vinyl wrap on the tailgate... EarthFirst Jan 13 #3

Yeah. I have two daughters who are not as experienced as I am and I worry like crazy. One already had a "mishap" from an Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #4

I used Rebl2 Jan 14 #42

It's sad. We're going to be shooting at each other is my prediction. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #44

We just Rebl2 Jan 14 #58

We will be settling our differences with gun violence I fear. It is becoming unhinged. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #59

Maybe Worse, But Nothing New ProfessorGAC Jan 13 #5

Speed limits, stop signs and red lights are OPTIONAL in the NE. Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #7

I think they're optional EVERYWHERE!!!! a kennedy Jan 13 #15

Saw a stop-and-go at a red light in a small town in IL. yagotme Jan 14 #36

I'm in Lincoln currently... rasputin1952 Jan 14 #53

It has changed a lot. And not for the better. Rude drivers have no tolerance to give anyone some slack. Disgusting Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #55

They follow their leader malaise Jan 13 #6

Overall rejection of rules, laws and basic civility and safety. Pathetic Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #8

And not just in the USA malaise Jan 13 #9

Very sad. We seem to be hurtling into "might makes right." Not a new concept. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #23

I get the impression durablend Jan 13 #10

I'm worried you're correct proud patriot Jan 13 #13

Orange Julius has set the tone by example. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #18

Since Covid there has been significant decrease in traffic stops in our area. One officer told me they just didn't want dutch777 Jan 13 #11

They don't have to "stick their heads in with possibly contagious folks". Mariana Jan 13 #16

Yes, it's just an excuse. Traffic stops are one of the most Mike 03 Jan 14 #24

Really good idea. It's getting really dangerous Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #19

Cops are such fucking cowards. Aristus Jan 14 #27

One of the things that differentiates 21st-Century road rage from previous years ... Intractable Jan 13 #12

Very true. I think it is turning into the wild west Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #20

Hell, cars and trucks have been weaponized . . . hatrack Jan 14 #32

Just out of curiosity, couldn't they have also been armed in the past? yagotme Jan 14 #37

There are many more guns in circulation now. Intractable Jan 14 #39

More vehicles are on the road now too. yagotme Jan 14 #41

Is a rifle as easy to fire in a spontaneous rage situation as a pistol? Intractable Jan 14 #43

In my post I stated that pistols were also available during that time frame I was referencing. yagotme Jan 15 #61

This discussion is not interesting to me. Intractable Jan 15 #63

Rifles fall under the gun moniker. yagotme Jan 16 #64

Get a dashcam. flvegan Jan 13 #14

Very good thought. Any recommendations on brands? Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #22

I can only speak to those which I have personal experience. flvegan Jan 14 #33

Thanks very much! Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #45

Vlad gave Big $ to GOP and NRA Kid Berwyn Jan 13 #17

Sadly. It won't get better over the next two years minimally Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #21

I have no data that says road rage incidents are up Johnny2X2X Jan 14 #25

I would guess that 99% goes unreported. I only called 9-11 once in all the instances I've seen. Even with plate number Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #50

Is jury duty optional now? Nt LSparkle Jan 14 #26

Don't know. I've served twice. I suppose if you have substantive reasons?? Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #46

Not just road rage newdeal2 Jan 14 #28

Impatience. Plus Jacked up on whatever. Yeah Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #47

We had a class in HS "Drivers Ed." It was really good and included road practice. They don't offer it where we are. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #49

Folks seem to be ruder and cruder overall, not just when driving. Midnight Writer Jan 14 #29

Agreed 100%. It has manifested in the last 10 years. Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #48

I like driving about 10 under the speed limit in the far left lane. I feel safe and secure there but, Hotler Jan 14 #30

I figure that finger is telling me, I'm the number one safe driver. multigraincracker Jan 14 #31

Yup. yagotme Jan 14 #38

My wife loved getting behind a city bus, Conjuay Jan 14 #52

Well, don't do that late at night. yagotme Jan 14 #40

Ya riight Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #51

The violent crime rate has been dropping during the Biden Administration Kaleva Jan 14 #34

One of my favorite Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey JoseBalow Jan 14 #56

Today you risk being shot. It ain't funny anymore Evolve Dammit Jan 14 #57

That's been happening ever since the COVID lockdown ended.... Blue_Tires Jan 17 #65

I don't link it to that necessarily. It has increased over time and I noticed well before covid. More people on the Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #66

Well there's definitely a lot more speed demons out there Blue_Tires Jan 17 #67

They think they are in NASCAR, but most are just fucking rude and unsafe. Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #68

Check out YouTube Blue_Tires Jan 17 #69