Move over...Submitted by JS_NYC_208 t3_11blvo6 in newjersey
Dicksapoppin69 t1_j9yp3ab wrote
Reply to comment by garth_meringue in Move over... by JS_NYC_208
The yellow car doesn't need to do shit for the green or red. Red needs to either speed the fuck up, or slow back down to get behind yellow. Red need to follow the fucking law and unless they're actively passing, get the fuck over.
CantSeeShit t1_j9yrlkq wrote
Ehhh I do this in the truck all the time. If there's a car next to me that doesn't get the hint that like I really don't want them directly next to me cuz dangerous, I'll hit the brakes.
Another trick is to just out your blinker on and then the person will speed up and pass you. That trick is my favorite one because it's hilarious. Someone will be riding next to me for like 2 miles at 65, I flip the left blinker on and within seconds they're doing 75 and then the line of cars behind them feel much relief.
Dicksapoppin69 t1_j9z4trg wrote
Or make it seem like you're going to try and pass them, every time you do it to a mainly city driving PA car they floor it suddenly. Half the time I slow and they do too because they just can't get out of the city driving mentality.
garth_meringue t1_j9yps03 wrote
If the yellow car can easily fix the situation then it should fix it, even if it's not its fault. The stubborn hardheaded shit is part of the problem.
bigmphan t1_j9yvr6v wrote
Right. If the yellow car sees this happening and is a bro they can step it up or hang back. They should’ve seen this coming and if they were on their game would’ve been out of the picture by the time green car arrived. Not all drivers are playing 3D chess tho.
Red car needs à taking to.
garth_meringue t1_j9yy0n3 wrote
Exactly, if I'm the yellow car the last thing I want to do is get entangled with two idiots and be a part of some situation they're creating. I'll change my speed just to get out and do my own thing even if I wasn't causing the problem.
bigmphan t1_j9z4vbz wrote
You’re part of the solution!
Dicksapoppin69 t1_j9yqx9d wrote
Stubborn hardheaded shit is staying in lane you're not supposed to be coasting in, and agitating a tailgater. Or being the asshole tailgating because you're impatient.
Yellow has no obligation, or duty to act to placate the tailgater, or make space for the other inept driver.
garth_meringue t1_j9ywwyr wrote
Everyone agrees the red car and tailgater are the most at fault in this situation. I'm not trying to debate that.
The point I'm trying to make is that the yellow car has some agency to diffusive the dangerous situation. They do in fact have a duty to drive defensively. Defensive driving means driving safely despite the actions of others, even if the rules are on your side.
Dicksapoppin69 t1_j9z4il8 wrote
Defensive driving would be the red car slowing, as recommended by every defensive driving course when being tailgated. Yellow should watch for the green one to try and cut them off if the space is created. Hug shoulder line as well if it's clear to do so.
colorovfire t1_j9zfpi0 wrote
Exactly. If I was the yellow car, I’m not going to stick around for my safety. Win-win when traffic keeps flowing and I’m not in a compromised position for prolonged periods. Minimize crowding and you’re less likely got be surprised.
peter-doubt t1_j9yphwy wrote
True...
If I'm in yellow position, I like to match the speed of red.. and stay right with him in his line of sight. You should see how often they hate that!
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