So... I thought I was going to be a Road Rage statistic today. Fun, fun, fun!
Those of you in the GTA will be familiar with the 401/DVP interchange. I, from experience, chose the correct lane when I left the 401 to get onto the DVP without having to merge. The merges are pretty clearly marked. I have little to no sympathy for people who insist on waiting until the last moment to merge.
Traffic on the DVP was backed up and moving slowly... as a result, there was a fairly orderly merge going on... each car let a car in front, the next car was let in by the car behind, etc.
Well... I let in a very large truck and then closed up behind it. The minivan that was trying to force its way in behind the truck didn't appreciate that.
How do I know?
Because first the driver laid on the horn. Then he pulled up beside me (fully on the shoulder at this point) and had his passenger call me (and I quote) "Stupid Fucking Bitch". He then pulled in behind me and tailed me (closely) all the way down the DVP. Mirrored my lane changes. I know for sure that this was an intimidation tactic, because at one point I was behind a slow moving truck, doing 70 (in a 90 zone) and inspite of the lanes on either side being clear, this minivan did not pull out and pass... he stayed on my tail. Right until the last moment at my exit (my lane exited before he really wanted to, but he waited until he actually had to cross solid lines at the bull-nose to change lanes.
I speculated to my friend (male) at lunch that if they had seen a male driver I have little doubt that retaliation would have been to swiftly pass and cut me off and that would have been the end of it... but because they saw a woman they resorted to the kind of intimidation tactics used by stalkers and rapists. Nice, no?
Too bad I couldn't get a plate number.
Asshats.
Those of you in the GTA will be familiar with the 401/DVP interchange. I, from experience, chose the correct lane when I left the 401 to get onto the DVP without having to merge. The merges are pretty clearly marked. I have little to no sympathy for people who insist on waiting until the last moment to merge.
Traffic on the DVP was backed up and moving slowly... as a result, there was a fairly orderly merge going on... each car let a car in front, the next car was let in by the car behind, etc.
Well... I let in a very large truck and then closed up behind it. The minivan that was trying to force its way in behind the truck didn't appreciate that.
How do I know?
Because first the driver laid on the horn. Then he pulled up beside me (fully on the shoulder at this point) and had his passenger call me (and I quote) "Stupid Fucking Bitch". He then pulled in behind me and tailed me (closely) all the way down the DVP. Mirrored my lane changes. I know for sure that this was an intimidation tactic, because at one point I was behind a slow moving truck, doing 70 (in a 90 zone) and inspite of the lanes on either side being clear, this minivan did not pull out and pass... he stayed on my tail. Right until the last moment at my exit (my lane exited before he really wanted to, but he waited until he actually had to cross solid lines at the bull-nose to change lanes.
I speculated to my friend (male) at lunch that if they had seen a male driver I have little doubt that retaliation would have been to swiftly pass and cut me off and that would have been the end of it... but because they saw a woman they resorted to the kind of intimidation tactics used by stalkers and rapists. Nice, no?
Too bad I couldn't get a plate number.
Asshats.
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3 comments:
Good for you! Generally when people tail me like that, I'll just let off the gas and slow down until they take the hint. Then, if they try to pull around, I'll speed back up and ensure they can't pass. :)
I freakin' hate idiots that try to merge at the last moment! Props to you for holding your ground. I'm also more than happy to run them out past the end of their lanes. Not my fault they can't drive for shit. :)
Going to work on those roads... is the worst!
People... please use road accordingly.
No point in speeding cause there's too many cars infront of me/you/everyone to even SPEED during traffic hours. SO Buddy! No point in tailing!
When speed ever does pick up, it doesn't mean you can start revvvvvvvvving .. cause the next "breaking class" is close by.
Also, please go according to the traffic speed and make it run smooth. We don't need three large truck spacing in between cars, cause that's just annoys people and causing more road rage. The whole Toronto doesn't need to cut infront.
Besides, what's the point of being rude. I'm sure to see the same people/cars everyday and at the same time. Just wave and thank the person who let you in, and ignore the minor things that doesn't need to be ragging about.
Hey, I think it's time for a new blog entry. :)
At the very least on the 14th! :)
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