These are the people you share a road with: Let's play "drunk or hyper-miler?"

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OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Geirskogul posted:

Actually when he stopped the first time and they slashed his tires he hit three of them when he sped off.

Sadly, no injuries.

Supposedly one of those 3 who were hit is now in a coma in the hospital with multiple broken bones and possibly paralyzed (according to his family).

# ¿ Oct 1, 2013 23:30

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# ¿ Apr 19, 2024 14:13

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Disgruntled Bovine posted:

Probably had nothing to do with the initial attack on the range rover either. I wonder how many civil cases are going to come out of this after all the criminal ones are dealt with.

here, found the story:

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/01/20772232-1-biker-charged-another-critical-in-nyc-range-rover-chase?lite

I feel bad that his family doesn't realize how much of a shithead this guy is.

he's one of the few that got off his bike at the first part of the incident

(red circle)

quote:

Mieses, who lives in Lawrence, Mass., can be seen on the video getting off his green bike to check on Cruz, his aunt said. He was standing near the SUV when Lien suddenly took off and ran over him, she said.

Police said Mieses suffered two broken legs, but family members said his injuries were far more severe and include a torn aorta, broken ribs and spinal damage that will probably leave him paralyzed.

# ¿ Oct 1, 2013 23:38

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Well, at least you didn't almost get hit crossing the street with you dog because some guy thought it would be sweet to show off his sweet drifting skills in the middle of a gooddamn intersection. gently caress new lexus owners forever.

# ¿ Oct 2, 2013 21:41

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

8th-snype posted:

This morning on the way home from work I was cut off by an Escort wagon that had been using the shoulder as merging lane, a constant problem on I5 in the Seattle area.

I don't think I have ever seen that happen here before. But I did see it every single day when I was in Charlotte a few years ago.

# ¿ Oct 11, 2013 07:05

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Haifisch posted:

Today I encountered someone who combines two of my biggest pet peeves: People who have no idea where they're going, and people who realize they have to turn right now, are in the wrong lane, and do ridiculous unsafe poo poo so they can move over right this nanosecond.

I was cruising in the right lane, and getting close to a major intersection in my city. Some fucker in a beige sedan suddenly swings into my lane with zero space to move in, and even with me slamming on my breaks he still ends up about 2 inches in front of me. They get the usual horn blaring and bird-flipping. But then when we get to the intersection itself, he suddenly swerves over to the left lane so he can turn that way. He almost crashed into me(and probably scared some people on his way back to the left lane) because he had to turn right the gently caress now but had no idea which way he was turning.

If you that little of an idea where you're going, maybe you should pull off into a gas station or parking lot instead of trying to kill people with your inept flailing.

These people come in many flavors but most of it all focuses on that they're way more important than anyone else--this includes the people who will block traffic because they need to make an unsafe turn or illegal u-turn.

# ¿ Oct 23, 2013 22:55

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

There's nothing special about the stock sportwagen mirror it does not have auto dimming or garage door controls.

Edit: this thread makes me want a dashcam for my cars too

# ¿ Oct 24, 2013 03:30

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Ugh, that only reinforces my views of kirkland.

# ¿ Oct 25, 2013 19:56

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Passing on the right is legal here in WA :smug:

# ¿ Nov 5, 2013 19:07

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

I'm amazed he didn't manage to hit some debris on the shoulder.

# ¿ Nov 23, 2013 00:36

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Ringo Star Get posted:

These are people you share the Tail of the Dragon with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoBg9vmKbz0

This guy has a ton of videos from this spot, lots of bike crashes and police waiting to pull people over for jackassery.

# ¿ Nov 26, 2013 18:41

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

some texas redneck posted:

Back to rear end in a top hat driver chat.

Had a delivery to the hotel next to my restaurant tonight. We usually walk them over unless there's a bad thunderstorm.

Fairly new Jag cuts across the parking lot and nails the concrete thing in front of a parking spot, drives over that, then drives right over the sidewalk, about a foot away from me. Didn't even tap the brakes, just drove right over everything, over the grass, then pulled into a parking space.

He'll probably be wondering why his car is knocking so bad tomorrow. Maybe he might notice the trail of oil...

He wont notice it over the hangover.

# ¿ Dec 6, 2013 19:16

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Generally speaking you'd steer in the direction you're skidding/sliding, which is why it doesn't matter what drivetrain the car has.

# ¿ Dec 12, 2013 23:30

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

New vehicles have sudden stop braking technologies so slipstreaming for hyper milers is getting even safer

# ¿ Dec 31, 2013 19:05

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

MrOnBicycle posted:

I also park further back. It takes me about 10-20 seconds longer to get into the store.. which, when you think about it, just makes the assholes parking in handicapped spots out of laziness even more assholey.

Exactly. Why do people have 5 minutes to wait for a parking spot that is only 20 seconds closer walk to the store?

# ¿ Jan 4, 2014 19:20

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

"dozen or so meters" is over 30 feet away :confused:

# ¿ Jan 9, 2014 23:07

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

My buddy who is a toyota tech had an older gentleman come in who always rode the brakes while driving. ALWAYS.

the brakes on the guy's camry would only get a few thousand miles on them before they had to have new pads and rotors and would just keep coming back every few months for the same service.

# ¿ Jan 10, 2014 17:20

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

ijustam posted:

instrument clusters that light up with the lights off

Who the gently caress invents this? I swear to god half the loving subarus in all of seattle have owners who don't understand that DRLs are not low beams.

# ¿ Jan 11, 2014 17:47

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

There's an army of fuckretard here in seattle who have to have their goddamned iphone headphones on while driving. it's illegal for a reason, shiiiiiitheads!

# ¿ Jan 14, 2014 18:35

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

nsaP posted:

It's not illegal where I live.

Again, headphones don't block all noise, I can still hear the road just fine. Better than in a newer car with the blower running, and the stereo on, in fact.

Motorcycle riders have already taken their lives into their own hands so go do what you like.

My original post about this subject wasn't directed at motorcycle riders, just loving idiots in their cars.

# ¿ Jan 14, 2014 21:35

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

EightBit posted:

People drive manual transmission vehicles which do this all the time. You need to pay attention to more than brake lights. Not everyone does, though.

sure, but honda pilots don't have manual transmissions.

# ¿ Jan 16, 2014 18:54

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Super Aggro Crag posted:

I do this too. I had someone pass me and cut in front of me because I was coasting as slow as possible while the light was still red to keep from stopping.

I do this too and it's amazing to see how many people get mad that you're not accelerating towards a red light :jerkbag:

# ¿ Jan 16, 2014 20:18

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

nsaP posted:

Exactly. With the hours of music and podcast enjoyment that I've had while commuting or taking relaxing rides thru the countryside.

Give it a try and you'll realize how silly you sound.

The only silly thing is how you need to keep justifying this to us even though nobody gives a poo poo what you're doing.

# ¿ Jan 17, 2014 00:17

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

I'd feel justified lobbing a nice dog poop on the windshield.

# ¿ Jan 20, 2014 17:53

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

My wife saw some guy doing that in afternoon traffic. not stop and go but 40-50mph while he was whackin it and looking around at everyone nearby him.

# ¿ Jan 21, 2014 17:12

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Well that sucks to hear about your dog--I was recently almost hit by a douche while walking my dog because he wanted to do a U-turn drift or some stupid poo poo right in the middle of a loving crosswalk.

# ¿ Jan 23, 2014 22:11

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Solkanar512 posted:

I think my favorite situation are the folks who are able and equipped to work from home, but aren't allowed to for reasons. I had a second level manager that insisted we come in instead of working from home. It was really stupid.

If I didn't already know you work at the same company as me...

# ¿ Feb 5, 2014 16:43

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

EightBit posted:

Remote Desktop.

horrible option.

my corporation provides all those tools he mentioned and allows me to connect from home with my laptop with a VPN and it suuuuucks poo poo trying to open CATIA models.

# ¿ Feb 6, 2014 00:00

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Pine Cone Jones posted:

This morning I saw something I'd never seen before. Jefferson Ave in Salem, MA is wide enough for cars to park on either side of the road with a plenty of space to drive along the street. However today I saw someone swerve into the part of the road people park along and immediately hit a parked Cherokee full on the rear bumper at about 35. Right after hitting the Jeep the driver leaned on his horn and got out to yell then realized that it was as parked car with no one inside.

This is pure wishihadadashcam.avi

# ¿ Feb 20, 2014 21:21

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Left foot braking outside of autocross or track driving is a terrible idea, doesn't matter what the conditions are.

# ¿ Feb 21, 2014 08:39

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Seems like it would be easier/safer to put it in neutral instead.

# ¿ Feb 26, 2014 18:43

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Crotch Fruit posted:

To this day I dont think I have ever stopped or even slowed down for a jay walker. In my defense, everytime I encounter jaywalkers has been right next to a crosswalk with full traffic lights, often even right at the crosswalk but without using the signal.

Oh there are tons of people who love jaywalking and intentionally making traffic stop for them. Apparently *all* of them live in Everett, WA.

# ¿ Mar 6, 2014 22:39

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Kilersquirrel posted:

In that vein, some sweet karmic bro-truck justice here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XqZoaWKv2k

This is so good it feels like friday coming one day early

# ¿ Mar 27, 2014 22:59

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

this serves as a good reminder that i need to secure my pup in our jetta sportwagen.

I don't want to install one of those metal guards that go between the rear seats and the cargo area, any suggestions?

# ¿ Apr 11, 2014 21:13

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Instant karma is rare but that really puts the icing on the cake.

# ¿ Apr 29, 2014 21:23

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Maker Of Shoes posted:

This is art.

I'm amazed they didn't relocate to a different spot.

sbyers77 posted:

It always amazes me how much time and effort people will put into getting a parking spot 20' closer to the building instead of just walking a little bit further. Sitting there with their blinker on for 45 seconds waiting for some car to load up and leave when there is are empty spots a few spaces down toward the back.

This kills me, especially at costco or h-mart.

# ¿ May 6, 2014 22:02

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

I'm constantly amazed how many terrible, habitual tailgaiters I see driving. It doesn't seem to matter what speed, or how many people they finally pass, they will tailgate each and every person they follow.

for gently caress's sake why don't people realize how loving stupid this poo poo is

# ¿ May 30, 2014 17:25

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

hypermiling a vehicle with atrocious mileage or terrible driver, which is more likely?

# ¿ May 30, 2014 18:46

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

And the best way to make sure you don't end up on the internet, is to make a huge loving tantrum in public.

# ¿ Jun 6, 2014 20:36

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Disgruntled Bovine posted:

This.

I have no problem with people who can time the traffic and walk when it won't force someone to stop for them. I do this all the time myself, as frankly I'd rather someone jaywalk at the appropriate time than make me wait for a walk light. What I have a problem with is the idiots who just step out into the road, often without looking, assuming you'll stop for them. I will, because I don't really feel like murdering someone, but jesus, pay attention to what you're loving doing people.

I'm not sure if the people who unintentionally do it are worse than those that intentionally do it. I've seen it so many times where the person does it and kinda has a "gently caress you, drivers" poo poo eating grin on their face.

# ¿ Jun 10, 2014 17:39

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# ¿ Apr 19, 2024 14:13

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

I've given up on figuring that one out

# ¿ Jun 21, 2014 18:12

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