i hate to cut in line about a certain thread

[Beev]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
I said TOTALED, not fender bender. And let me tell you another thing about America, you may have the right to sue, but if the guy you're suing doesn't have anything, you won't be able to get a lawyer to take your case and you definitely won't get any money. All you'll be left with is lump of metal on the side of the road...and a towing fee.

Ok, the ONLY thing you can do to me if I'm blocking you in is rear end me. Unless there's someone in front of me, you aren't totaling shit, except your own vehicle. And if the other person was poor then that's fine too. I'd be happy knowing that the stupid white trash is even worse off in life than they already were.

 

[AMCRambler]

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
This is why i love motorcycles.... i dont have to worry about the dumbasses to get out of the way, i can legally go between them.

I'm not so sure that's true. I know it's legal for two motorcyclists to be side by side in the same lane. I've never seen anything to the effect that it's legal for a motorcycle to be side by side with a car in the same lane. I'd say its possible for you to go between them probably not safe, but most likely, not legal.

 

[jdoggg12]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
This is why i love motorcycles.... i dont have to worry about the dumbasses to get out of the way, i can legally go between them.

I'm not so sure that's true. I know it's legal for two motorcyclists to be side by side in the same lane. I've never seen anything to the effect that it's legal for a motorcycle to be side by side with a car in the same lane. I'd say its possible for you to go between them probably not safe, but most likely, not legal.

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers. While everyone must follow the same traffic laws, motorcyclists face unusual dangers because motorcycles are hard to see (many motorcycles keep their headlight on, even during daylight hours) and they require exceptional handling ability.

Follow these rules to respect the right-of-way and safely share the road with motorcyclists:

* When you change lanes or enter a major thoroughfare, make a visual check for motorcycles. Also use your mirrors. Motorcycles are small and they can easily disappear into a vehicle?s blind spots.
* Allow a four-second following distance. You will need this space to avoid hitting the motorcyclist if he or she falls.
* Allow the motorcycle a full lane width. Although it is not illegal to share lanes with motorcycles, it is unsafe.
* When you make a turn, check for motorcyclists and know their speed before turning.
* Remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to you pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement can cause motorcyclists to change speed or direction suddenly. If you are aware of the effect of these conditions and drive with care and attention, you can help reduce motorcyclist injuries and fatalities.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs55thru57.htm

I've often followed CHP motorcycle cops through traffic on the freeway while it was moving at 50mph. You're allowed to pass/share at 10mph faster than traffic

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: JackBurton
I said TOTALED, not fender bender. And let me tell you another thing about America, you may have the right to sue, but if the guy you're suing doesn't have anything, you won't be able to get a lawyer to take your case and you definitely won't get any money. All you'll be left with is lump of metal on the side of the road...and a towing fee.

Ok, the ONLY thing you can do to me if I'm blocking you in is rear end me. Unless there's someone in front of me, you aren't totaling shit, except your own vehicle. And if the other person was poor then that's fine too. I'd be happy knowing that the stupid white trash is even worse off in life than they already were.

Shoulder my friend, shoulder. And if you block that, the person behind you will EVENTUALLY get around. And when they do, it's battle on the freeway time. And if you're happy with the thought of the other guy being worse off, maybe the other guy is happy he destroyed your vehicle and you'll have to cough up at least a few grand to replace it. And then both of you can sit back and laugh together about it when it's all over since both of you will be happy with the outcome.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: kstu
We really needed two threads on the topic?

 

[jdini76]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: JackBurton
LOL, you just go ahead and try. Let me just say, I have a truck that I don't mind totaling. I hope you feel the same way about your car.

Damn right. It's just a car, it can be replaced. And if you rearend the shit out of me then I'm going to be getting quite a lump sum. Rearends are almost ALWAYS the rearender's fault. The only exception to this I can think of is if someone cuts you off then slams on their brakes.

I said TOTALED, not fender bender. And let me tell you another thing about America, you may have the right to sue, but if the guy you're suing doesn't have anything, you won't be able to get a lawyer to take your case and you definitely won't get any money. All you'll be left with is lump of metal on the side of the road...and a towing fee.

So i guess you don't have any insurance. You shouldn't be on the road to begin with then.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: JackBurton
LOL, you just go ahead and try. Let me just say, I have a truck that I don't mind totaling. I hope you feel the same way about your car.

Damn right. It's just a car, it can be replaced. And if you rearend the shit out of me then I'm going to be getting quite a lump sum. Rearends are almost ALWAYS the rearender's fault. The only exception to this I can think of is if someone cuts you off then slams on their brakes.

I said TOTALED, not fender bender. And let me tell you another thing about America, you may have the right to sue, but if the guy you're suing doesn't have anything, you won't be able to get a lawyer to take your case and you definitely won't get any money. All you'll be left with is lump of metal on the side of the road...and a towing fee.

So i guess you don't have any insurance. You shouldn't be on the road to begin with then.

Yeah, tell that to the guy who rearended me and had no insurance. Totaled his car, messed up my bumper, but in the end, I couldn't do anything with the guy because he had nothing. Did it make me feel better I was better off in life than him? No. Was I pissed because he messed up my bumper (nothing bad but still) and caused $500 worth of damage to my truck which I couldn't recoup from him? Yes. Oh and yeah, it was a hit and run. And I got his plates, make & model of car, color, and yeah, nothing was done. If people think they can just sue anyone, you better think again. The cops didn't even do anything with the guy.

And yeah, I have insurance AND uninsured motorist. I couldn't even get the insurance to pay under uninsured motorist because it was a hit and run and they couldn't get the person who hit me to answer his phone so he could admit he didn't have insurance. Without him saying he didn't have insure, they couldn't verify he didn't have insurance.

There's the legal system for you. You want to play games on the road, well you better not expect the legal system to back you up.

 

[wkabel23]

Sraaz, it isn't your job to be an asshole and block cars behind you (and in fact, you're creating unnecessary hazards). Why are you so concerned with drivers who are going faster than you? Law enforcement handles the roads, not some wannabe vigilante.

I mean, did your parents not love you or something? Did you get picked on high school? No seriously, what the hell could cause you to act like such a dick to other people?

I get pissed off when assholes don't understand that the left lane is for passing. You're going 5 over? Sweet, some of us can actually go 10-15 over safely! You can choose to do the same, or move over.

 

[jjones]

Originally posted by: jdoggg12

Originally posted by: AMCRambler

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
This is why i love motorcycles.... i dont have to worry about the dumbasses to get out of the way, i can legally go between them.

I'm not so sure that's true. I know it's legal for two motorcyclists to be side by side in the same lane. I've never seen anything to the effect that it's legal for a motorcycle to be side by side with a car in the same lane. I'd say its possible for you to go between them probably not safe, but most likely, not legal.

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers. While everyone must follow the same traffic laws, motorcyclists face unusual dangers because motorcycles are hard to see (many motorcycles keep their headlight on, even during daylight hours) and they require exceptional handling ability.

Follow these rules to respect the right-of-way and safely share the road with motorcyclists:

* When you change lanes or enter a major thoroughfare, make a visual check for motorcycles. Also use your mirrors. Motorcycles are small and they can easily disappear into a vehicle?s blind spots.
* Allow a four-second following distance. You will need this space to avoid hitting the motorcyclist if he or she falls.
* Allow the motorcycle a full lane width. Although it is not illegal to share lanes with motorcycles, it is unsafe.
* When you make a turn, check for motorcyclists and know their speed before turning.
* Remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to you pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement can cause motorcyclists to change speed or direction suddenly. If you are aware of the effect of these conditions and drive with care and attention, you can help reduce motorcyclist injuries and fatalities.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs55thru57.htm

I've often followed CHP motorcycle cops through traffic on the freeway while it was moving at 50mph. You're allowed to pass/share at 10mph faster than traffic

Yeah, I used to split lanes all the time on my bike when I lived in LA. It was the best way to get around.

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: jjones

Originally posted by: jdoggg12

Originally posted by: AMCRambler

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
This is why i love motorcycles.... i dont have to worry about the dumbasses to get out of the way, i can legally go between them.

I'm not so sure that's true. I know it's legal for two motorcyclists to be side by side in the same lane. I've never seen anything to the effect that it's legal for a motorcycle to be side by side with a car in the same lane. I'd say its possible for you to go between them probably not safe, but most likely, not legal.

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers. While everyone must follow the same traffic laws, motorcyclists face unusual dangers because motorcycles are hard to see (many motorcycles keep their headlight on, even during daylight hours) and they require exceptional handling ability.

Follow these rules to respect the right-of-way and safely share the road with motorcyclists:

* When you change lanes or enter a major thoroughfare, make a visual check for motorcycles. Also use your mirrors. Motorcycles are small and they can easily disappear into a vehicle?s blind spots.
* Allow a four-second following distance. You will need this space to avoid hitting the motorcyclist if he or she falls.
* Allow the motorcycle a full lane width. Although it is not illegal to share lanes with motorcycles, it is unsafe.
* When you make a turn, check for motorcyclists and know their speed before turning.
* Remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to you pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement can cause motorcyclists to change speed or direction suddenly. If you are aware of the effect of these conditions and drive with care and attention, you can help reduce motorcyclist injuries and fatalities.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs55thru57.htm

I've often followed CHP motorcycle cops through traffic on the freeway while it was moving at 50mph. You're allowed to pass/share at 10mph faster than traffic

Yeah, I used to split lanes all the time on my bike when I lived in LA. It was the best way to get around.

Yeah, I believe CA might be the only state in which lane splitting is legal; makes me want to ride there sometime just to see what it's like. Dunno if I'd ever actually do it, but at least the option would be there.

As for the OP...I agree, if you're in the left lane and someone behind you wants to go faster, move over and let them pass. It isn't the job of the average motorist to play traffic cop, and as others have said, by presenting yourself as an obstacle, you're creating an additional and unnecessary hazard.

That being said, if someone refuses to pull over for you, or is completely oblivious enough to not see you in the first place (and thus, IMO, shouldn't be driving to begin with, but I digress), don't lose your temper and break out the road raging-vigilante driving techniques. Calmly find another way to pass them.

 

[nightowl]

Hence why we need a law here in the US like they have in Germany. If you are cruising in the left lane you will be ticketed there. We should have the same thing here!!

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Sraaz
I don't block to show "power." I block because it's funny as hell to see peoples reactions in my rearview mirror.

Forgot to mention when I posted this: I always drive 5mph over. If I'm driving and someone is catching up to me at an insane speed then I will block your fucking ass in. You follow the law first.

You are creating unsafe driving conditions and are a douche. Just move over, then get back when someone moving faster than you comes up behind you. It's not that hard. It's also important to stop at stop signs, and yield at yield signs.

I'm creating unsafe-r driving conditions than some idiot going 90? No. No I'm not. And I don't do it to make people follow the law, that's just the excuse everyone has been saying: "Follow the law and get over to the right!"

Nope, the look on your face when you have to slow down is just god damn priceless. Yup, it makes me an asshole, but welcome to life, you get to deal with people like me who use random strangers as play things.

yes you are. move over.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: broon
I typically drive 5mph over. If I'm in my car I will move over for someone going faster IF it's not rush hour and IF there isn't already a huge line of cars in front of me. If I'm on my motorcycle I don't move over unless you are a cop/emergency vehicle and want to go faster than 5 over. The left lane is the safest lane for me and I'm not getting out of it until it's time for me to get off the highway.

you know how the traffic always slows down at rush hour? cuz of people like you

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: TechBoyJK
GET OVER! the left lane is for passing you SOB and your tight wad insecure ass that thinks blocking traffic is your way of showing power, you mFker is also what is goin to keep me from getting my kid having wife in labor from getting to the hospital on time.. om my, im speeding.. yea like my bmw cant handle doing 85 on a straight patch of interstate

GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY ASSHOLE!

I won't get out of your way because traffic is congested. There isn't enough room for everyone in the right lane. There are 40,000 cars on the road going 65 in the right lane in a 65 zone, and 20,000 cars in the left lane going 75. Screw you, we're not all getting out of your way so you can go 90. If the road isn't congested, then I'll always move back to the right. But, if the road isn't congested, you'd be able to manage to pass on the right at some point.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Turin39789
I'd just like to suggest that you learn to look at driving as a form of commuting, and not as a game. You're going to run into someone with road rage someday.

Probably. Then they'll do something stupid to me and I'll get to sue. God bless America.

if you live. there was a road rage shooting here on the freeway by my work a few years ago. the guys were blasting at each other, driving up the 143 doing 90 or so... shot a pregnant woman in the neck or something and killed her and her baby. didnt really phase me until i found out it was the wife of a guy i deal with for work. seeing him afterward really punched it home.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: guyver01

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

LOL. You don't know me very well. I have waved people to the side of the road and had face to face confrontations before. I've nearly brought an old lady to tears for not letting me merge. I would think nothing of throwing a bottle at a deserving asshole.

You sir, deserve to be in jail for serious road rage and aggressive driving. Try that with me, and i'd call the cops faster than you can say 'move over'.

i have done it before and would not hesistate to do it again.

so? what's that gonna do?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Sraaz
I don't block to show "power." I block because it's funny as hell to see peoples reactions in my rearview mirror.

Forgot to mention when I posted this: I always drive 5mph over. If I'm driving and someone is catching up to me at an insane speed then I will block your fucking ass in. You follow the law first.

Who the fuck made you a cop?

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
So you would agree that the Passively aggressive driver SRAAZ is just as much an asshole the aggressive driver swerving in and out of lanes in traffic.

Didn't say I wasn't an asshole. In fact, i said I *WAS*. I do what I do because it gets a rise out of the idiots.

you do it because you're a passive-aggressive fuck

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: jandrews

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Sraaz
I don't block to show "power." I block because it's funny as hell to see peoples reactions in my rearview mirror.

Forgot to mention when I posted this: I always drive 5mph over. If I'm driving and someone is catching up to me at an insane speed then I will block your fucking ass in. You follow the law first.

You are creating unsafe driving conditions and are a douche. Just move over, then get back when someone moving faster than you comes up behind you. It's not that hard. It's also important to stop at stop signs, and yield at yield signs.

I'm creating unsafe-r driving conditions than some idiot going 90? No. No I'm not. And I don't do it to make people follow the law, that's just the excuse everyone has been saying: "Follow the law and get over to the right!"

Nope, the look on your face when you have to slow down is just god damn priceless. Yup, it makes me an asshole, but welcome to life, you get to deal with people like me who use random strangers as play things.

If you pulled this shit and started mocking me I would not hesistate to grab the closest empty glass bottle in my car and whip it at you. See how hard you are laughing then.

You are such a liar, you wouldnt have the guts.

LOL. You don't know me very well. I have waved people to the side of the road and had face to face confrontations before. I've nearly brought an old lady to tears for not letting me merge. I would think nothing of throwing a bottle at a deserving asshole.

id be more impressed if you waved a professional wrestler to the side and got him to tears... anyone can make an old lady cry.

my dad told me at a young age... if you look at a person in their car and yell at them, make sure to look at their face first. if you would still yell face to face, go ahead. if not, keep your damn mouth shut. worked for me so far.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: Sraaz
I don't block to show "power." I block because it's funny as hell to see peoples reactions in my rearview mirror.

Forgot to mention when I posted this: I always drive 5mph over. If I'm driving and someone is catching up to me at an insane speed then I will block your fucking ass in. You follow the law first.

LOL, you just go ahead and try. Let me just say, I have a truck that I don't mind totaling. I hope you feel the same way about your car.

id love to see the insurance claim for that one hehe. your truck, his car and all the medical bills for both of you and whomever else you managed to drag into the rear end accident you caused by reckless driving and excessive speed.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
This is why i love motorcycles.... i dont have to worry about the dumbasses to get out of the way, i can legally go between them.

I'm not so sure that's true. I know it's legal for two motorcyclists to be side by side in the same lane. I've never seen anything to the effect that it's legal for a motorcycle to be side by side with a car in the same lane. I'd say its possible for you to go between them probably not safe, but most likely, not legal.

hes right. in cali its not illegal... dont try it in arizona unless youve got a po-po sticker on your bike tho, its illegal here (if they see you and care enough to stop ya, that is)

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Everybody out of tech boys way! He is more important than everyone else! Everyone else is on the road, jsut to drive in a circle. I know I personally leave my home. Get o nthe highway, get i nthe left lane, stay there for a while. Then go home.

BAN!

 

[TechBoyJK]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

Originally posted by: TechBoyJK
GET OVER! the left lane is for passing you SOB and your tight wad insecure ass that thinks blocking traffic is your way of showing power, you mFker is also what is goin to keep me from getting my kid having wife in labor from getting to the hospital on time.. om my, im speeding.. yea like my bmw cant handle doing 85 on a straight patch of interstate

GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY ASSHOLE!

I won't get out of your way because traffic is congested. There isn't enough room for everyone in the right lane. There are 40,000 cars on the road going 65 in the right lane in a 65 zone, and 20,000 cars in the left lane going 75. Screw you, we're not all getting out of your way so you can go 90. If the road isn't congested, then I'll always move back to the right. But, if the road isn't congested, you'd be able to manage to pass on the right at some point.

I agree with you. If traffic is congested, it doesn't matter what lane you are in. My point was that if there is open traffic, you are in the left lane cruising, and someone comes up behind you, you are OBLIGATED to yield to the faster moving vehicle and move over. Basically, you shouldn't be in the passing lane to begin with, which is why you are obligated to get out of it.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: Sraaz

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
So you would agree that the Passively aggressive driver SRAAZ is just as much an asshole the aggressive driver swerving in and out of lanes in traffic.

Didn't say I wasn't an asshole. In fact, i said I *WAS*. I do what I do because it gets a rise out of the idiots.

you do it because you're a passive-aggressive fuck

The funny part of this is in real life he probably runs shadow to shadow hoping not to catch any attention of those that may harass him.