What the actual f...?

RobUK · 03-29-2017, 11:14 AM

Earlier today I was on a roundabout under the A27, going straight on. A man emerging on to the roundabout from my left in a grey Alfa didn't bother to look and just pulled out in front of me forcing me to brake and swerve to the right to avoid a collision. I saw exactly what he looked like - old boy, grey hair, grey beard, purple jumper. I hit the horn to let him know I was there so, what did he do? He brake checked me (one of the most irresponsible moves you can pull on a public road!). Then he did it again. He was clearly in the wrong but took exception to someone hooting at him for it. I did nothing except keep my distance and a half mile up the road I pulled into a supermarket car park to go use the ATM.

As I was returning to my car a few minutes later I saw a man walking towards my car. Grey hair, grey beard, purple jumper and believe it or not, a large screwdriver in his left hand. I knew who he was straight away, but I don't think he knew me as he slowed but kept walking towards my car. He then stopped a couple of feet away from the passenger side of my car and looked around... then saw me looking straight at him. It was at that point I said to him "Clear off or you'll be sorry" (having no idea what I'd have done!). He didn't say a word, but turned and walked away across the car park and I then saw his Alfa parked about 75yds away from mine.

I mean what the f... was he thinking?!!! I reckon he must be seriously unhinged and shouldn't be mixing with the public. But, what can you do? Had I called the old bill it would have been a waste of their time and mine - all circumstantial. I left, adrenaline going, and just counting myself lucky that I returned to my car as quickly as I did. He'd obviously seen me pull in to the car park, had doubled back and then looked for my car to exact some sort of revenge. For what...?

There are some serious f**kwits out there guys!

Canary_Yellow · 03-29-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

Earlier today I was on a roundabout under the A27, going straight on. A man emerging on to the roundabout from my left in a grey Alfa didn't bother to look and just pulled out in front of me forcing me to brake and swerve to the right to avoid a collision. I saw exactly what he looked like - old boy, grey hair, grey beard, purple jumper. I hit the horn to let him know I was there so, what did he do? He brake checked me (one of the most irresponsible moves you can pull on a public road!). Then he did it again. He was clearly in the wrong but took exception to someone hooting at him for it. I did nothing except keep my distance and a half mile up the road I pulled into a supermarket car park to go use the ATM.

As I was returning to my car a few minutes later I saw a man walking towards my car. Grey hair, grey beard, purple jumper and believe it or not, a large screwdriver in his left hand. I knew who he was straight away, but I don't think he knew me as he slowed but kept walking towards my car. He then stopped a couple of feet away from the passenger side of my car and looked around... then saw me looking straight at him. It was at that point I said to him "Clear off or you'll be sorry" (having no idea what I'd have done!). He didn't say a word, but turned and walked away across the car park and I then saw his Alfa parked about 75yds away from mine.

I mean what the f... was he thinking?!!! I reckon he must be seriously unhinged and shouldn't be mixing with the public. But, what can you do? Had I called the old bill it would have been a waste of their time and mine - all circumstantial. I left, adrenaline going, and just counting myself lucky that I returned to my car as quickly as I did. He'd obviously seen me pull in to the car park, had doubled back and then looked for my car to exact some sort of revenge. For what...?

There are some serious f**kwits out there guys!

That is mental.

I've had it on a few occasions where someone has cut me up on a roundabout (the standard two lanes but car in the left lane goes straight across the right lane) and I've given them the horn to let them know I'm there, only to have them swear at me.

It's a shame you weren't able to whip out your phone and video him, screwdriver in hand, together with pictures of his car. Even better would have been if you'd had dashcam footage of the original incident.

I'm sure the police wouldn't have been interested, but the internet dishes out its own form of justice when presented with video evidence.

F30Andy · 03-29-2017, 11:25 AM

There are indeed.

Once upon a time they would either be teenagers or in their early 20's.

These days they come in all shapes, sizes and ages.

philiper1 · 03-29-2017, 11:26 AM

What a complete moron, he was either going to puncture your tyres or worse!!! You have to be wary as there are some really certifiable people out there

isleaiw1 · 03-29-2017, 11:27 AM

Unfortunately alot of people who suffer road rage - and not necessarily when they are the wronged party. Its why I rarely react to mistakes made by others as you dont know what the reaction will be. In fact I always say that if you have time to go for the horn you werent really struggling to miss them so its more a sign of anger than warning!

mcoops · 03-29-2017, 11:30 AM

Scary. The other factor that worries me is that lots of people don't give two shits about their vehicles, and will happily risk a bump or a scrape to get one over on you (or correctly gamble that you care more about your car than they do about theirs).

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-29-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Unfortunately alot of people who suffer road rage - and not necessarily when they are the wronged party. Its why I rarely react to mistakes made by others as you dont know what the reaction will be. In fact I always say that if you have time to go for the horn you werent really struggling to miss them so its more a sign of anger than warning!

I learnt my lesson a few years ago, a bloke cut me up on a roundabout and I just gave the hands in air and fingers, drove off not thinking about it.

About 5 mins later out of town I notice this bloke behind me, so I turned at a junction, bit of a double back, nope still behind me, so drove to my mates - 30 miles away, this bloke followed me for about 28, turned off when I drove in to a rather shady area.

However, 30 miles is seriously deranged, I always remember Kenneth Noye and think it's just not worth it.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-29-2017, 11:40 AM

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That's nothing.

I once followed Tengocity 169 miles back home....

Lol yes he mentioned that, is the restraining order still in place.

Tengocity · 03-29-2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

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Originally Posted by Brigand

I learnt my lesson a few years ago, a bloke cut me up on a roundabout and I just gave the hands in air and fingers, drove off not thinking about it.

About 5 mins later out of town I notice this bloke behind me, so I turned at a junction, bit of a double back, nope still behind me, so drove to my mates - 30 miles away, this bloke followed me for about 28, turned off when I drove in to a rather shady area.

However, 30 miles is seriously deranged, I always remember Kenneth Noye and think it's just not worth it.

That's nothing.

I once followed Tengocity 169 miles back home....

You wished you could have kept up.

willjames · 03-29-2017, 01:11 PM

I know you were probably shocked but you should have said "hey, listen here grandad, you better fuck off, or I'll drop you like a small sherry"😝

nickcuprar · 03-29-2017, 01:42 PM

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I know you were probably shocked but you should have said "hey, listen here grandad, you better fuck off, or I'll drop you like a small sherry"��

This made me chuckle!

badgerbrock72 · 03-29-2017, 02:01 PM

Think I would have given the cunt a proper hiding..

JustChris · 03-29-2017, 02:09 PM

OMG if any of us was in the wrong mood that could have very very bad quickly. I think you showed a lot of restraint. I'd have been tempted to just have a pop!!

Wills2 · 03-29-2017, 02:16 PM

Not good! He is clearly not a full shilling.

But I don't blast my horn at other peoples mistakes, I did once and got followed, he was trying to go round me to block me off, so I drove to a mates factory got on the phone and said get the lads outside with some bats....

Pulled up at the factory they were waiting outside, this guy jumped out of his car didn't give a fuck about the factory lads with bars in their hands, he was the nastiest piece of work I'd ever seen and was in a rage.

Thankfully I managed to talk him down a bit move out of range and he backed down when they started moving towards him and showed him they too meant business, otherwise I'd have been kicked to shit!

But from that day on I just let it go.

AndyEssex330d · 03-29-2017, 02:29 PM

What a prick.

nickcuprar · 03-29-2017, 02:41 PM

where abouts were you?

Sounds like Havant!

dopper99 · 03-29-2017, 03:37 PM

Some real nutters about, this happened the other day near where I live.

Someone got punched through the window of their car several times.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/late...swindon-police

SteveChester · 03-29-2017, 03:58 PM

I don't really get annoyed at people in the roads these days for this very reason - you never know who you are actually dealing with

Alternatively just make sure you carry a bigger screwdriver...

Watsey · 03-29-2017, 07:27 PM

Well that's a new one. Clearly a twat and a vengeful old git as well. That said, there's just the possibility that he didn't see you coming (complete lack of attention) and jumped to the conclusion, oblivious to his own ineptitude, that you were driving aggressively and needed a lesson.

Anyway, you could have given him the cool confident Archie response :

CazuaLLUK · 03-30-2017, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nickcuprar

where abouts were you?

Sounds like Havant!

Leigh parker!! :

R0B · 03-30-2017, 02:28 AM

I'd say report it. Especially if the supermarket carry cctv. One of the plods may be able to confirm but I'm pretty sure if he had a screwdriver in his hand as a weapon, they'd take action whether you pressed a charge or not. If this loony does it to a less capable motorist...

R0B · 03-30-2017, 02:29 AM

I'd say report it. Especially if the supermarket carry cctv. One of the plods may be able to confirm but I'm pretty sure if he had a screwdriver in his hand as a weapon, they'd take action whether you pressed a charge or not. If this loony does it to a less capable motorist...

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RobUK Brigadier General 2811 Rep 4,935 Posts Drives: 340i MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, N.Yorks, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 340i MPPSK [0.00] 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00]	What the actual f...? Earlier today I was on a roundabout under the A27, going straight on. A man emerging on to the roundabout from my left in a grey Alfa didn't bother to look and just pulled out in front of me forcing me to brake and swerve to the right to avoid a collision. I saw exactly what he looked like - old boy, grey hair, grey beard, purple jumper. I hit the horn to let him know I was there so, what did he do? He brake checked me (one of the most irresponsible moves you can pull on a public road!). Then he did it again. He was clearly in the wrong but took exception to someone hooting at him for it. I did nothing except keep my distance and a half mile up the road I pulled into a supermarket car park to go use the ATM. As I was returning to my car a few minutes later I saw a man walking towards my car. Grey hair, grey beard, purple jumper and believe it or not, a large screwdriver in his left hand. I knew who he was straight away, but I don't think he knew me as he slowed but kept walking towards my car. He then stopped a couple of feet away from the passenger side of my car and looked around... then saw me looking straight at him. It was at that point I said to him "Clear off or you'll be sorry" (having no idea what I'd have done!). He didn't say a word, but turned and walked away across the car park and I then saw his Alfa parked about 75yds away from mine. I mean what the f... was he thinking?!!! I reckon he must be seriously unhinged and shouldn't be mixing with the public. But, what can you do? Had I called the old bill it would have been a waste of their time and mine - all circumstantial. I left, adrenaline going, and just counting myself lucky that I returned to my car as quickly as I did. He'd obviously seen me pull in to the car park, had doubled back and then looked for my car to exact some sort of revenge. For what...? There are some serious f**kwits out there guys! __________________ Life is a state of mind
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F30Andy Brigadier General 1774 Rep 3,490 Posts Drives: An Entire Fleet Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	There are indeed. Once upon a time they would either be teenagers or in their early 20's. These days they come in all shapes, sizes and ages.
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philiper1 Colonel 771 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: F21 M135i LCI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe [0.00] 2016 BMW M135i [0.00]	What a complete moron, he was either going to puncture your tyres or worse!!! You have to be wary as there are some really certifiable people out there __________________ Current: F21 M135i Mineral Grey and few options Previous: F30 320i XDrive, E85 2.5i, E21 323i
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isleaiw1 Lieutenant General 8776 Rep 12,253 Posts Drives: iPace / Mini Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately alot of people who suffer road rage - and not necessarily when they are the wronged party. Its why I rarely react to mistakes made by others as you dont know what the reaction will be. In fact I always say that if you have time to go for the horn you werent really struggling to miss them so its more a sign of anger than warning!
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mcoops Lieutenant Colonel 1757 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: Short term lease Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Scary. The other factor that worries me is that lots of people don't give two shits about their vehicles, and will happily risk a bump or a scrape to get one over on you (or correctly gamble that you care more about your car than they do about theirs). __________________
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willjames Lieutenant Colonel 709 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: G01 X3 3.0d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dukinfield, Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I know you were probably shocked but you should have said "hey, listen here grandad, you better fuck off, or I'll drop you like a small sherry"😝
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badgerbrock72 Captain 111 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 340i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (1)	Think I would have given the cunt a proper hiding..
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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	OMG if any of us was in the wrong mood that could have very very bad quickly. I think you showed a lot of restraint. I'd have been tempted to just have a pop!!
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Not good! He is clearly not a full shilling. But I don't blast my horn at other peoples mistakes, I did once and got followed, he was trying to go round me to block me off, so I drove to a mates factory got on the phone and said get the lads outside with some bats.... Pulled up at the factory they were waiting outside, this guy jumped out of his car didn't give a fuck about the factory lads with bars in their hands, he was the nastiest piece of work I'd ever seen and was in a rage. Thankfully I managed to talk him down a bit move out of range and he backed down when they started moving towards him and showed him they too meant business, otherwise I'd have been kicked to shit! But from that day on I just let it go. __________________ 730d/Z4C Last edited by Wills2; 03-29-2017 at 02:35 PM..
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AndyEssex330d Captain 322 Rep 746 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport + Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (0)	What a prick. __________________ Current: 2018 Ford Focus ST-3 TDCI, 2017 Ford Focus RS, 2016 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta. Previous: 2017 Ford Kuga ST-Line, 2004 Honda CBR 600RR, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Focus ST3's, 2013 BMW 125d M sport, 2014 BMW 330d M Sport.
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nickcuprar Lieutenant 173 Rep 500 Posts Drives: 320D Sport Step Auto Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	where abouts were you? Sounds like Havant!
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Some real nutters about, this happened the other day near where I live. Someone got punched through the window of their car several times. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/late...swindon-police __________________ Current: Golf R Mk8 Previous: Golf R Mk7.5 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe F80 M3 Competition Pack
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Watsey Major General 6419 Rep 8,500 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Well that's a new one. Clearly a twat and a vengeful old git as well. That said, there's just the possibility that he didn't see you coming (complete lack of attention) and jumped to the conclusion, oblivious to his own ineptitude, that you were driving aggressively and needed a lesson. Anyway, you could have given him the cool confident Archie response : __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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R0B Colonel 1535 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Location Location iTrader: (0)	I'd say report it. Especially if the supermarket carry cctv. One of the plods may be able to confirm but I'm pretty sure if he had a screwdriver in his hand as a weapon, they'd take action whether you pressed a charge or not. If this loony does it to a less capable motorist...
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R0B Colonel 1535 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Location Location iTrader: (0)	I'd say report it. Especially if the supermarket carry cctv. One of the plods may be able to confirm but I'm pretty sure if he had a screwdriver in his hand as a weapon, they'd take action whether you pressed a charge or not. If this loony does it to a less capable motorist...
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