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garth_meringue t1_j9yps03 wrote

Reply to comment by Dicksapoppin69 in Move over... by JS_NYC_208

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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