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Travelling back from the TVR Celtic Gathering in S. Ireland, from Stranraer Ferry, on M8 out of Glasgow, wife driving her Cerb in front of my Sagaris.
Mercedes with Reg 111H drops indicator and leaps out in front of me - very near miss issue causing me to brake hard to avoid impact - weather very poor, slush and heavy rain, light failing, he then follows Cerb very close for some distance and then slowly drops back.
I moved in to inside lane, traffic rate meant that I slowly passed, indicated clearly and moved back out.
Instant road rage, flashing lights, tailgating, etc etc.
Fortunately if the issue arises have excellent witness which he is probably not aware of. But doesn't it just piss you off?
Mercedes with Reg 111H drops indicator and leaps out in front of me - very near miss issue causing me to brake hard to avoid impact - weather very poor, slush and heavy rain, light failing, he then follows Cerb very close for some distance and then slowly drops back.
I moved in to inside lane, traffic rate meant that I slowly passed, indicated clearly and moved back out.
Instant road rage, flashing lights, tailgating, etc etc.
Fortunately if the issue arises have excellent witness which he is probably not aware of. But doesn't it just piss you off?
Experienced driving over most of the world - Lagos no, but Norway, middle and far east yes!! There is a time and a place for everything, and a packed motorway with poor vis and driving conditions is not it.
As far as visibility is concerned this was just plain stupid - as you say you can't exactly miss the car - at a guess he probably saw the cerb, the registration and the occupant, and the combination was too much!!
Then appeared not to get his own way and had the equivalent of a beastly tantrum.
As far as visibility is concerned this was just plain stupid - as you say you can't exactly miss the car - at a guess he probably saw the cerb, the registration and the occupant, and the combination was too much!!
Then appeared not to get his own way and had the equivalent of a beastly tantrum.
Don't get much faster than a TVR Sagaris - but unfortunately as above he was also in a fast car - 5.5L AMG. I have always backed off in these situations - and have never precipitated one. However, in this instance, since it was my wife's car he was tailgating right in front of me the outcome could have been different.
I think the amount of time he had his hands off the wheel gesticulating was enough to inspire you with confidence - no, perhaps not. Had there been clear space to drive it would have been different, but there is more room in a Tesco car park than there was on that road in those conditions/traffic.
I think the amount of time he had his hands off the wheel gesticulating was enough to inspire you with confidence - no, perhaps not. Had there been clear space to drive it would have been different, but there is more room in a Tesco car park than there was on that road in those conditions/traffic.
los angeles said:
At least you managed to avoid him, that is the main thing. He hasn't really got the excuse he didn't see you the Sag is bright orange!
Could have been blinded on a good day, but the 'Gris had just done approx. 500 miles and was a bit grubby, to say the least. The driver was certainly visually "challenged" in some fashion, as well as mentally.
turnerlmp said:
Here's good technique that I was taught and have used (and taught) frequently to deal with these idiots:
When some idiot is tailgating they're invariably too close to see what's in front of you. The trick to get them to back off is firstly leave yourself a bit of room to the car in front, then - and only when you're sure it's safe to do it - dab the brake quickly and jink the steering wheel like you were trying to avoid something that just appeared in front of you. It ALWAYS works. It puts the frighteners on the tailgater and they back off to a safer distance.
The flash of the brake lights makes them realise they're too close to avoid hitting you, and the jink reinforces the fact that they have no time to take evasive action if it's required. They'll be left wondering what you were trying to avoid and thankful that they're still in one piece.
Steve.
www.turner-auto-design.com
Excellent, as you say with due care that will lower the ante immediately.
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