Road Rage...Help

I've argued with my son and before on this forum with folks who think you have to conform with the speed of surrounding traffic or you'll cause a terrible accident or people will hate you. Since 1971 I have traveled all over in all types of traffic conditions and have driven a steady maximum of 55 to 58 MPH, presently with a 30 ft. MH towing a car. No accidents in 40 years. Obviously, most other traffic is going faster and I don't care, as my priority is to drive the speed comfortable and safe to me and wife. I'm not sure if anyone has ever honked, gave me the finger or yelled out the window. Most people may recognize that one should drive slower with a 12000 lb. vehicle towing another 2700 lbs.When I'm just driving my little Sonic I speed up to around 65 and, of course, that's also too slow for most.

I profile every driver out there. THEN, by being an excellent driver, I stay out of trouble.
My definition of "cut you off" is:.....I'm letting myself in. And, I say; OK, I've got time.

Wow I really had no idea people are this angry going camping.

I know people are going to be rude on the road. Not going to let it bother me. As someone said "put on some music and enjoy".

As far as the OP. Be happy that you were paying attention and were able to stop in time. As others have said. I just leave enough room and pay attention in case something happens.

Grit dog wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

Jerseydevil wrote:

So let me get this right. I am cruising down highway at speed limit, using signals, mirrors, and taking all appropriate precautions on road, but somebody decides to deliberately cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them, almost causing a wreck with my family in rig, yet I am one that needs to seek help.

LMAO...thanks for advice!

If you're "taking all appropriate precautions on road", then someone shouldn't be able to "cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them". If you had to slam on your brakes because someone got in front of you, then you were going too fast, riding too close to the car in front of you, or not paying attention to those around you.

Get real. Or maybe you haven't driven in real city traffic in a while....
Your 1975 drum braked whatever MH will be eating the back of someone's car if you don't have to slam on your brakes once in a while.

I do drive in "real city traffic" with my MH, as well as having to drive through a quagmire of a freeway construction zone every time I take it for a drive for the past 2 years. I have never had to slam on my brakes - because I don't assume anything in regards to other drivers and I always leave plenty of room to stop. I know my MH's limitations and I account for them in my driving habits.

toedtoes wrote:

Jerseydevil wrote:

So let me get this right. I am cruising down highway at speed limit, using signals, mirrors, and taking all appropriate precautions on road, but somebody decides to deliberately cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them, almost causing a wreck with my family in rig, yet I am one that needs to seek help.

LMAO...thanks for advice!

If you're "taking all appropriate precautions on road", then someone shouldn't be able to "cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them". If you had to slam on your brakes because someone got in front of you, then you were going too fast, riding too close to the car in front of you, or not paying attention to those around you.

Get real. Or maybe you haven't driven in real city traffic in a while....
Your 1975 drum braked whatever MH will be eating the back of someone's car if you don't have to slam on your brakes once in a while.

JersyDevil

Not trying to be overly critical, trying to be helpful but I do notice you have not had your rig to long. Perhaps you have driven large rigs in the past I do not know.

But it takes a few thousand miles to get used to driving an RV. You just don't drive it like you do your car. I tend to drive slower, way more cautious, and way more alert for any possible scenarios. I back way off cars in front, as RV'S just don't stop well as you know.

Took me a while to realize I am not going anywhere very fast. So basically I just slow down enjoy the ride. Maybe that will help some

Jerseydevil wrote:

So let me get this right. I am cruising down highway at speed limit, using signals, mirrors, and taking all appropriate precautions on road, but somebody decides to deliberately cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them, almost causing a wreck with my family in rig, yet I am one that needs to seek help.

LMAO...thanks for advice!

If you're "taking all appropriate precautions on road", then someone shouldn't be able to "cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them". If you had to slam on your brakes because someone got in front of you, then you were going too fast, riding too close to the car in front of you, or not paying attention to those around you.

I think to myself, when I get cut off or tailgated, What a maroon. But end of the day, it is like 10 seconds out of my life. I pull over let them by.

Road rage is a pretty good way to screw your life up big time. And for what? just cause some maroon cuts you off or tail gates you.

My self esteem is enough so that , don't fell compelled, to "educate" that other driver.

Jerseydevil wrote:

So let me get this right. I am cruising down highway at speed limit, using signals, mirrors, and taking all appropriate precautions on road, but somebody decides to deliberately cut me off to pass me then jams on brakes due to traffic in front of them, almost causing a wreck with my family in rig, yet I am one that needs to seek help.

LMAO...thanks for advice!

I'm sure you are a perfect driver (or at least think you are). Not everyone is a perfect driver and they do some crazy stuff which you cannot control. How you react to these events is a sign of your maturity (or lack thereof).

If you get hot from others actions then that problem is yours, not theirs. Take responsibility for yourself, don't blame it on others. Calm down and go on your way.

ol Bombero-JC wrote:


And you're in California????........:R

All your "cutsie" tricks go down the tubes when the guy/s you
"dised", blaze away with his AK or Glock and leaves you in the dust.

Got his license plate? Whoopie, it's probably stolen...:S

But, but - the cops manage to catch the guy/s!!..:C

The bangers *will* eventually know who you are, where you live, and have lots of friends....."who don't care".

BTW - thanks to Gov Brown's early release program/s, the numbers
of potential perps have doubled in recent years.

Two of *MY* friends from the "other side" (one each - Probation and Parole Officer) retired early, due to the impossible work loads.

Squirt your oil, say your prayers!..:W
~

Geez, lighten up there Francis. My post was to demonstrate that it's better to blow off the steam in a fantasy. Besides, I live in a county here in California that is generous with CCW. I'm kinda hoping the idiots would "make my day" Dirty Harry-style. I can just imagine some gangsta punk with one hand holding his britches up, the other with his pea shooter all waving around and talking some sort of mex-can jive BS talk and an old man discreetly takes out his 44 magnum, the most power hand gun made, and, well, you know how the rest of this fantasy ends. Ah!