How do you react to rude drivers?

[dnrc]

a perfectly executed self-gratification artist sign is my weapon of chioce

 

[vickster]

One thing that really annoys me is when I’m approaching a crossing with a pedestrian island and a driver speeds up to get in front of me instead of just waiting a few seconds and then he or she can safely pass me.

Take primary so they can’t get past without knackering their car. It’s actually very amusing when that does happen

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I'm always getting annoyed with myself for losing my rag with some peanut, so yesterday I was quite pleased with myself when one shouted at me to get off the effing road and onto the cycle path. My response. I just gave them a friendly wave and continued on the road

 

[steveindenmark]

I dont react. Thats what they want you to do.

 

[Ridgeway]

When in the car (years ago, i've calmed down now) i used to get very wound when i was cut up etc and nearly got into trouble a few times. A good friend suggested a solution that worked well (remember i'm talking as a car driver) and i velcro'd a part of an egg box on my dash board, enough to hold 2 eggs, when someone cut me up i just waited for the right moment and lobbed an egg at their car, usually aimed at the windscreen. I happily drove off knowing that someone would have to clean their car that day and if it were Summer then it would have dried on in a couple of hours..... all harmless and only dished out to those that deserved it

Nowadays on the bike i simply keep my mouth shut, no hand gestures and i simply take a picture of the car and reg plate, often the driver as well (assuming that it's possible) most drivers get concerned about that as they know they were in the wrong and were just bullying a cyclist with their metal box.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

I speed up to chase them, so if they get stopped by some traffic lights I can wrench them out of their car, throw their ignition keys into the nearest field and kick a dent into every panel on their car.

Then I remember I’m nearly 60 and slow down.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I simply take a picture of the car and reg plate, often the driver as well (assuming that it's possible) most drivers get concerned about that as they know they were in the wrong and were just bullying a cyclist with their metal box.

I agree. That's what eventually got me out of my "Duel" with the aggressive old git, it's a shame it took me a mile of backing off while he braked, reversed at me etc. As soon as it dawned on me to film it (this was a very quiet road with no witnesses), he immediately realised and drove off.

The funny thing is that the stupid c0ck obviously forgot how distinctive and memorable his w@nky vanity plate is... when I next see it parked I'm definitely smearing dog sh!t on his door handles.
Revenge is a dish that's definitely best served cold. And anonymously.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

It depends on my mood but my preferred method is confusing them.

If a driver starts ranting at me I'll reply to each bit of abuse with a daft phrase like: "Yes, it’s a bit thundery, isn’t it?", "Probably quarter past three", and ".. keep straight on till you reach the church then it's second on the left."
The look of frustration on their face is priceless.

 

[al78]

Either ignore them or shake my head, it is pointless shouting at them because they are off and out of ear shot before I'd have the chance. I am more concerned with taking evasive action to be verbally confronting a careless driver. In my wildest dreams I'd be a powerlifter and flip their car.

 

[tyred]

I have a bicycle perfectly equipped to deal with them

 

[ColinJ]

Take primary so they can’t get past without knackering their car. It’s actually very amusing when that does happen

I did that once and the driver overtook on the wrong side of the island instead, almost killing a young mum and toddler who had started to cross from that side of the road...

 

[snorri]

How do you react to bad drivers?

I've never lost my temper with another road user, but if and when I do, I hope I can bring myself to blow them a kiss.

 

[Brooks]

I'm very impressed how calm you all are I must say. I tend to give as good as I get and had an angry exchange with a motorist only last week. I didn't suffer from road rage when I drove for a living but it's amazing how many motorists lose it with cyclists, I tend to think they think it's alright to bully the cyclists.

 

[Drzdave58]

They get this most of the time..🖕🏻

 

[sheddy]

As folks have said it’s essential to ignore em. Sadly just a shake of the head is enough to light their short fuse and initiate your potential demise.