How to deal with rude drivers cutting me off?

[wick94566]

Something happened today that really tested my patience. I was driving on the highway, keeping a safe distance from the car in front of me, when suddenly, someone swerved into my lane out of nowhere—no signal, no warning, nothing. I had to slam my brakes to avoid hitting them. The worst part? They didn’t even seem to care. No hand wave, no "sorry," just kept driving like it was no big deal. I know getting angry doesn’t help, but I can’t lie—I was fuming. How do you guys deal with situations like this without letting it ruin your mood?

[bikingjahuty]

I used to get really pissed off while driving. It wasn't even just when someone was a dick like what you described, but going to slow, not stopping at a stop sign, camping in the fast lane, you name it. While I'm not perfect, I decided a while ago to let that all go, drive defensively, and just try and relax as much as possible when I'm driving. Getting angry at some complete stranger for driving like a moron isn't doing anything to them, just me. It was putting me in a terrible mood when I'd finally arrive at my destination some times, no to mention being angry like that wasn't good for me physically. The biggest FU you can give to a bad driver is to simply avoid or deal with them while they're near you and know that the consequences of them driving like that will likely catch up with them. Whether that's tickets, accidents, road rage incident, or worse, they're inviting misfortunate upon themselves if they continue to do that.

[bizzgeburt]

Something happened today that really tested my patience. I was driving on the highway, keeping a safe distance from the car in front of me, when suddenly, someone swerved into my lane out of nowhere—no signal, no warning, nothing. I had to slam my brakes to avoid hitting them. The worst part? They didn’t even seem to care. No hand wave, no "sorry," just kept driving like it was no big deal. I know getting angry doesn’t help, but I can’t lie—I was fuming. How do you guys deal with situations like this without letting it ruin your mood?

Yellin' and cussin' 

Do you live in Germany too?  unknowingly putting his own life and that of others at risk is an everyday normal thing over here

[aliensstudios]

As someone who was in a car wreck a few years back where my life flashed before my eyes due to a bad driver, I just let it roll off my shoulders. Fortunately I only walked away with a slightly screwed up spine and wrist.
Driving aggressively will only end up in harm to yourself or others, you have to drive defensively and pay attention because lots of folks aren't, they really think they are the only people on the road, have room temperature IQs, and have no business driving in the first place. Also, there are tons of @5$holes on the roads, and the police seem very lax about impaired drunk or high drivers, at least where I live.
If there's any advice I could give, it's that no job, event, or really anything is important enough to risk the lives of others and yourself.

[marvelvscapcom2]

As someone who was in a car wreck a few years back where my life flashed before my eyes due to a bad driver, I just let it roll off my shoulders. Fortunately I only walked away with a slightly screwed up spine and wrist.
Driving aggressively will only end up in harm to yourself or others, you have to drive defensively and pay attention because lots of folks aren't, they really think they are the only people on the road, have room temperature IQs, and have no business driving in the first place. Also, there are tons of @5$holes on the roads, and the police seem very lax about impaired drunk or high drivers, at least where I live.
If there's any advice I could give, it's that no job, event, or really anything is important enough to risk the lives of others and yourself.

Agree with your last part. I constantly tell people that. When they are so vegence hungry or pushing death for a corperation. They made lane splitting on motorcycles legal in many states which is the dumbest logic ive seen in motoring. Literally allowing a small unshielded human to enter the blindspot of motorist on a line meant to divide merging traffic. I no longer drive because how pathetic its gotten. My generation and younger drive like Mr. McGoo and got their license out of a kelloggs box probably.  And elderly drive as bad or worst. So it's only the 35 to 64 yr olds that can handle the machines. And even then its hit or miss.

I know I can be hit as a sidewalk pedestrian too. But I just cant stand the stress of being behind a wheel anymore. I rather uber, walk and bus. Gave up my car at 25. Dont see myself going back.


As for OP question. Nothing. You got cut off. Someone was entitled. Honk if you want to let them know. Odds are they already do. Your only options are to move on or pursue them in attempt to yell or attack. Only one of them options is logical. Sadly cops rarely care. 


Fyi for all motorists. Unless you have a really far away job or are daily driving 20+ miles a day.  Uber, bus and walking is better for your wallet and health. I highly suggest taking that jump to anyone who is interested. I havent driven in 4 years.  I dont miss the 2000 dollar a month car payments and 40 dollar fill ups.  Its not as bad as people make it.

[Warmsignal]

You just yell loudly, and shout obscenities while not really thinking too deeply about it. You should always expect the worst out of traffic, and be impressed when someone doesn't actually suck. Also don't forget we all make some stupid mistakes now and then, and I'm sure that we all have pissed someone else off. To others it can look intentional. Sometimes the easiest mistake to make is merging on someone who's tucked in your blind spot.

In the end, I'm not taking part in a race or competition to "win" anything against traffic by shaving off a couple of minutes at every opportunity. Being a driver, we think we're given agency over the outcome as we travel, but it's not that way. It's just like any other form of transportation, it serves a purpose to get us from "a" to "b", and it takes however long it takes. Just keep your eyes peeled for sucky drivers to defend your property and well being against.