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Erik · 11-29-2006, 09:39 AM

So this morning, on my way to school, im driving though a busy 3 way intersection. The road that intersects the one im driving has a stop sign, but its busy as hell. Anyway, as im aproaching the intersection, an SUV pulls out followed by a van, the SUV had plenty of time to go but (assuming here) couldnt see if there was any oncoming traffic so he/she went fairly slow. By the time the SUV was pulling away, i was almost crossing the intersection. The van pulls out anyway. I came within inches of a head on collision. I swerved into oncoming traffic (which was the dumbest move i have ever made driving). Luckly their wasnt anyone over there.

The thing that really pissed me off is that when i pulled over to like chill out, he is right at my door harassing me like crazy. He was flipping out.

Think i did anything wrong here? i dont.

Raven18940 · 11-29-2006, 09:55 AM

People project their anger on others, rarely themselves.

DropTopChevy · 11-29-2006, 09:58 AM

People who get out of their cars to yell at someone for not causing an accident are A**#%^&$.

Intercooled T · 11-29-2006, 09:59 AM

doesn't sound like you did anything wrong to me. i woulda drove off the second he/she got outta the car, less hassle and you never know what people carry these days

Evo8kid · 11-29-2006, 10:15 AM

he was just pissed cause he was driving a van

OptiCon · 11-29-2006, 10:26 AM

Roll down window... Grab his tie... roll up window... Accelerate.

DropTopChevy · 11-29-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OptiCon

Roll down window... Grab his tie... roll up window... Accelerate.

Funniest thing evar. Well except for that thing you said about finding a 302.

Kerplunk105 · 11-29-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Evo8kid

he was just pissed cause he was driving a van

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Originally Posted by OptiCon

Roll down window... Grab his tie... roll up window... Accelerate.

The same thing happen to me the other day!! It was a person in a van too?

MPowerKai · 11-29-2006, 12:36 PM

You should have hit him and sue'd, it's the american way.

ILikeItSideways · 11-29-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OptiCon

Roll down window... Grab his tie... roll up window... Accelerate.

Brilliant. Simply brilliant.

Erik · 11-29-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Evo8kid

he was just pissed cause he was driving a van

hahaha yea i have to agree with that.

Erik · 11-29-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerplunk105

The same thing happen to me the other day!! It was a person in a van too?

really? lol people must hate vans then huh...Well today driving home, i didnt realize how much tread i left on the road, i guess i didnt notice how hard i cut the car. I came really close to a ditch as well, that woulda sucked.

PotenzaSub · 11-29-2006, 07:09 PM

Similar thing happened to me as well at a 4-way intersection. Old lady made a left turn in front of me as I was going straight and had the right-of-way. She stopped in the middle of the intersection b/c she saw me coming at the last second and was attempting to brake. I had to swerve over the double yellow line and luckily there was no traffic.

ToyotaTat · 11-29-2006, 07:13 PM

should've gotten his license plate numbers and reported him for wreckelss driving

Tru2Blu · 11-29-2006, 07:38 PM

Be thank full you did not hit any one. I on the other hand was not so lucky. Coming up on a two lane intersection where both lanes can turn. idiot in the right lane cuts sharply into my lane as im coming to the intersection, no room or time to swerve. hit the brake wheels lock and bang.

The part that really pissed me off is that the cop that came game me a fuccing ticket for careless driving, said a witness said i was following too close. im like

how the hell am i following too close if im in a separate lane? almost flip on the cop, thank heavens the girlfriend was there to calm me down.

I officially hate NJ Cop.

Erik · 11-29-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2Blu

Be thank full you did not hit any one. I on the other hand was not so lucky. Coming up on a two lane intersection where both lanes can turn. idiot in the right lane cuts sharply into my lane as im coming to the intersection, no room or time to swerve. hit the brake wheels lock and bang.

The part that really pissed me off is that the cop that came game me a fuccing ticket for careless driving, said a witness said i was following too close. im like

how the hell am i following too close if im in a separate lane? almost flip on the cop, thank heavens the girlfriend was there to calm me down.

I officially hate NJ Cop.

ohh rough, that just simply adds on to how messed up the system is when it comes to accidents.

as for the getting his liscence plate, i wish i did, i tried too but he was on his way. If i where him, i would have pulled over and tried to help out with like calming the person down. I dont know about anyone else, but if i make an error, especially one that may cause an accident, it dawns on me...gotta hate a guilty conscience.

ToyotaTat · 11-29-2006, 11:10 PM

i felt like a d!ck the few times i almost caused accidents for whatever reason

james_ls · 11-29-2006, 11:44 PM

Just seems like a hot-headed situation....don't worry about it.

SUB2.5RS · 11-30-2006, 12:19 AM

People are like that they cut you off and what not and then they get mad at you because they were the a$$ not you. They were just a bad driver. not you dont stress it, its not worth it.

PotenzaSub · 11-30-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ToyotaTat

i felt like a d!ck the few times i almost caused accidents for whatever reason

there are more than one occassions where you've almost caused accidents??

11-29-2006, 09:39 AM	#1
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	Bad driver or bad judgement? So this morning, on my way to school, im driving though a busy 3 way intersection. The road that intersects the one im driving has a stop sign, but its busy as hell. Anyway, as im aproaching the intersection, an SUV pulls out followed by a van, the SUV had plenty of time to go but (assuming here) couldnt see if there was any oncoming traffic so he/she went fairly slow. By the time the SUV was pulling away, i was almost crossing the intersection. The van pulls out anyway. I came within inches of a head on collision. I swerved into oncoming traffic (which was the dumbest move i have ever made driving). Luckly their wasnt anyone over there. The thing that really pissed me off is that when i pulled over to like chill out, he is right at my door harassing me like crazy. He was flipping out. Think i did anything wrong here? i dont. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

11-29-2006, 09:58 AM	#3
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	People who get out of their cars to yell at someone for not causing an accident are A**#%^&$. __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

11-29-2006, 09:59 AM	#4
Intercooled T Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Member #207 My Ride: 2003 Toyota Rav4 iTrader: (0)	doesn't sound like you did anything wrong to me. i woulda drove off the second he/she got outta the car, less hassle and you never know what people carry these days __________________ 2003 Toyota Rav4, 2.0L/Auto/AWD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2013 Nissan Juke, 1.6T/Auto/FWD (wife's car lol To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. )

11-29-2006, 10:15 AM	#5
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	he was just pissed cause he was driving a van __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

11-29-2006, 10:26 AM	#6
OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	Roll down window... Grab his tie... roll up window... Accelerate. __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special

11-29-2006, 07:09 PM	#13
PotenzaSub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Member #2213 iTrader: (0)	Similar thing happened to me as well at a 4-way intersection. Old lady made a left turn in front of me as I was going straight and had the right-of-way. She stopped in the middle of the intersection b/c she saw me coming at the last second and was attempting to brake. I had to swerve over the double yellow line and luckily there was no traffic.

11-29-2006, 07:38 PM	#15
Tru2Blu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hamilton Member #1214 My Ride: 02 Mazda Millenia iTrader: (1)	Be thank full you did not hit any one. I on the other hand was not so lucky. Coming up on a two lane intersection where both lanes can turn. idiot in the right lane cuts sharply into my lane as im coming to the intersection, no room or time to swerve. hit the brake wheels lock and bang. The part that really pissed me off is that the cop that came game me a fuccing ticket for careless driving, said a witness said i was following too close. im like how the hell am i following too close if im in a separate lane? almost flip on the cop, thank heavens the girlfriend was there to calm me down. I officially hate NJ Cop. __________________ Quest for a 500awhp daily driven vr4....

11-29-2006, 11:44 PM	#18
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Just seems like a hot-headed situation....don't worry about it. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-30-2006, 12:19 AM	#19
SUB2.5RS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadephia Member #697 My Ride: 2.5RS , 89 Supra turbo , 93 240SX coupe (SOLD), 96 Legacy iTrader: (3)	People are like that they cut you off and what not and then they get mad at you because they were the a$$ not you. They were just a bad driver. not you dont stress it, its not worth it.

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