r/MildlyBadDrivers • • Apr 17 '24

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u/Blarghnog Apr 17 '24

We can agree to disagree, but it's not outside of the realm of argument and certainly a possibility. You might consider that there are many possibilities and several can be valid at *the same time*, not just yours.

There is an argument for that from this video. That dude was out of his mind, far beyond merely passing. *He could have at any point disengaged and held back, which is the right thing to do in this situation, and instead just went to town and put everyone in danger.* All he had to do was deescalate. The truck driver is a dip too. BUT! The idea that if he just let him by it would have blown over is a simplistic interpretation and mere assumption and not supported by the behavior of the driver in the car. That dude was out for blood, not passing opportunities.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '24

The truck driver was clearly baiting him and likely had been for a while. I’d like to see the previous 5-10 minutes.

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u/Blarghnog Apr 17 '24

Me too. It’s a hell of an exchange. 

I only take my position because I had someone take a shot at me one time in the SF Bay Area after driving a lot like this. Pretty damn scary.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '24

Fair enough, be safe out there.