Road RageLast week I had to stop a guy attacking another one in the middle of the road - one had run the lights whilst on the phone and the other had objected. I actually had to take the attacker's car keys out of their car and tell him he wasn't getting them back till he calmed down.
Looking back on it, I was lucky I was feeling all parental and in control or the situation could have panned out very differently.
Have you lost it on the roads, or have you been on the recieving end of some nutter?
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chthonic, Thu 12 Oct 2006, 21:31)
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Just a couple of thoughtsHow to get your road-calm on. AKA "carma".
When parking in a supermarket, dont worry about parking near the entrance, worry about parking near the place where the trolleys go to later - the little 'shelters' they get returned to. You'll see why when you get back to the car with your shopping. If its too far to walk to the supermarket entrance - you are a lazy sod, and you need the exercise. You have zero excuse for parking in disabled/mother&baby spots. If other people do that, let them, ignore them. You are better than they are.
When going to the petrol station, remember that with most cars, if you park within a foot of the pump or so, the pipe will reach the far side of the car easily. You never need to queue for a pump on the 'right' side of the car. People who do that are called 'stupidheads'. Believe me, pulling up to an empty pump, casually filling up ON THE WRONG SIDE!!!!, paying and returning to your car and catching the eye of the people who are still queuing is one of the greatest pleasures you can experience. Allow yourself a small, but satisifed grin.
For one week only - drive at the speed limit. Seriously. I know you all speed really. But just try it. Your petrol consumption will decrease, you will learn to ignore the people behind you. Dont be rude, dont be an idiot, just try it. Try to not ever over-rev the engine, no speeding away from junctions. It will change your life, I promise you. The world went and got itself in a hurry.
Dont hold and talk into a mobile whilst driving. Everyone hates you if you do. It's really dangerous. If you dont believe me, drive behind someone who's doing it. It's scary. If you run over someone whilst doing this you're going to jail. You wont sleep well for many years. If you are the sort that does this, feels the need for constant re-assurance by phoning people all day, seek help. You have insecurity issues.
Dont drink alcohol, of any amount and then go driving on that day. Seriously. You might not know it, but you are not a good driver. You are a terrible driver after a pint. Yes 1 pint. Or a glass of wine. It really *wont* be ok. You are a better person than that.
See? Its all good. Mostly.
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I have run out of coke is a little sweaty, Wed 18 Oct 2006, 14:04,
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