How do you respond to inconsiderate/bad driving??

[buggi]

if i cant catch them, any of the special waves will do. If i do catch em, i have to say, I've been known to be quite aggressive. I'm normally a very placid person as well and altho some people say it doesn't solve anything, i think it does. I know damn well they know they're in the wrong, so even tho they may initially be angry with my reaction, i know they think about it for the rest of the day. Thankfully these are few and far between.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Thanking considerate drivers.

I try to give a thank you gesture by raising my hand as they pass. Drivers who wait to pass, those bus lorry drivers who give you a good few meters, those who let you thru the gap instead of trying to force you onto the pavement. Makes me feel better, and helps temper the reaction to the bad incidents.

This.

I always thank every driver who just holds back that extra second, or patiently waits for me, or get eye contact at junctions and smile at them, slow down and let buses out even though its my right of way , same for lorries that may have to slow down, I hope it makes up for all the bad cyclists in Cambridge.

 

[fribbleblib]

Had a small conversation along these lines at work a while ago.

Boss said not to respond to poor driving in case the driver happens to be a customer of ours!

Thought he was joking at first but he was wasn't.

 

[I like Skol]

Thanking considerate drivers.

Actually, I quite enjoy thanking inconsiderate drivers, it really messes with their tiny, underdeveloped minds!

Most just get an obscenity muttered under my breath and a head shake while some get the full-on 'WTF are you doing' shoulder shrug and raised hands!

 

[snorri]

Usually it is a mild and under the breath expletive, although on one occasion it was rather loud and I fear some nearby pedestrians may have thought it was aimed at them As my worst experiences involve a motor vehicle overtaking me too close at speed on rural roads as another vehicle approaches, any form of communication with the drivers is impossible. I do try to memorise the reg plate. but really need to memorise both vehicle plates if the police are to take any action, but that is usually too difficult for me.
Last time the approaching vehicle was driven by a friend with a personalised plate who pulled in to let the idiot through, so that was helpful.
Who says personalised plates aren't a good thing, sometimes?

 

[crazyjoe101]

I normally just shake my head or give the aforementioned open palm, oustretched arm gesture as if to say "what the **** was that?"

If they do something scary the generic reaction is "****ing hell" or "**** me". I used to be a lot more angry but sometimes I'm in the wrong so I'll only shout if they're still doing something dangerous and I want them to stop. Having a camera helps, even though most of it just gets deleted it lets me feel like I've 'got them'. As others have said, giving a wave or thumbs up to courteyous drivers also helps, if you look at them as they pass many of them reciprocate.

 

[ufkacbln]

The first thing is to remain the aggrieved party!

A simple "Watch out" or "Do NOT turn / pull in" is effective in gaining attention without being sweary or belligerent

Then maintain this in any discussions.
A ranting foaming at the mouth loony is not going to gain sympathy

As for the camera, I tend to play it down, especially if you can record them making threats.

ONe of my best ones was a driver (WVM) who left hooked, and then had a go for being in his way. When he eventually noticed the camera, he asked what it was. I explained that it was recording him and would now be sent to his employers. He then launched into a tirade about how they were spineless w@nkers who wouldn't do anything so feel free.

Nice of him to give consent and to let his employer know his opinion of them.

He no longer works for that firm.

 

[Dark46]

Just like at where I used to work If a customer had pissed me off or another road user. I make sure I'm nowhere near anyone the let off steam . Then there can be no recriminations and I'm safe and sound.

 

[CopperBrompton]

ONe of my best ones was a driver (WVM) who left hooked, and then had a go for being in his way. When he eventually noticed the camera, he asked what it was. I explained that it was recording him and would now be sent to his employers. He then launched into a tirade about how they were spineless w@nkers who wouldn't do anything so feel free.

Please put this video on youtube immediately :-D

 

[I like Skol]

Please put this video on youtube immediately :-D

No, please don't

It isn't a war and trying to aggravate the situation by portraying it as such only has negative consequences (like an escalation of the animosity between the two road user groups involved!)

 

[CopperBrompton]

He can put it up on a link-only basis, then post the link here. I agree entirely about being non-confrontational, but this video sounds most entertaining ...

 

[GrasB]

As a general rule I try to carry on regardless, which as we all know is easier said than done.

Doing anything is likely to cause a confrontation even if you are calm. I record it & the really bad stuff gets passed on to the police.

 

[glenn forger]

He can put it up on a link-only basis, then post the link here. I agree entirely about being non-confrontational, but this video sounds most entertaining ...

Agreed, the more that drivers realise they may be being filmed the better.

 

[Stu Plows]

I like this.

I have started waving to anyone that beeps. I just shake my head at anyone that passes too close, might not know they are doing wrong so why waste my time.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I got beeped at the other week, so I stopped and asked the driver what the problem was, after I pointed out to him why I did what I did he was fine and apologised. I had signalled I was going right in a left hand lane only as I was immediately turning right after the turn so I needed to get across the lane, but I hadn't even moved across as I saw the car coming up behind me,