What is it with some drivers?!

[mdoyle]

This morning I slowed to allow another driver to go ahead of me (out of courtesy, not right of way) and she stopped right in front of me and glared at me.

I threw up my hands but didn't flip her off, then she proceeded down the on-ramp and nearly stopped. At this point I'd had enough so I stomped on it and went around her on the shoulder- but she floored it and kept me from passing.

Since buying my H2 in Feb. I can't tell you how many times I've been buzzed by pick-up trucks & sports cars- you know those guys going 80 on the highway that pass you and change lanes about a foot in front of your bumper.

WTF is with these people? I bought an H2 for what it has not some social statement, I often have my kids on board and I don't drive like an ass. I didn't sign up for this crap.

[CO Hummer]

So, what's to complain about? I love it when this happens. Bring the raaahr from these guys, let them have a heart attack, makes their day miserable. Mission accomplished.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

So, what's to complain about? I love it when this happens. Bring the raaahr from these guys, let them have a heart attack, makes their day miserable. Mission accomplished.

x2

If you get the chance to speak with them make sure to say something along the lines of, "Don't be grumpy with me just because you look so old/fat/tired/etc." That works really well with women.

[KenP]

Hit them next time.

[Linus Gump]

I wouldn't recommend hitting them, that will open up a can of worms you don't wnat to deal with. It becomes road rage, and since all the cop is going to see is your vehicle parked on top of thiers, guess who they are going to think is the aggressor? I drive a semi all day, one loaded with gasoline at that, and morons do this to me all the time. I understand your frustration with it, but you gotta keep your cool. Defensive driving teaches you to yeild your space to prevent an accident, and to expect that the other driver will do something unexpected.
Merging is one of the biggest complaints I currently have about driving. It seems there are very few driving schools that teach how to properly merge, and who has the right of way at a merge point. Mommy and Daddy generally don't teach their kids either, mostly because they don't know themself.
The person on the freeway has the right of way, and the person merging is responsible for matching thier speed to that of traffic on the freeway. The merging traffic needs to be up to speed as quickly as possible and positioned so as to blend into traffic without causing traffic on the freeway to alter their speed or change lanes. They need to merge as early as possible, and not wait until thier lane ends to merge. Trucks and anything pulling a trailer, or vehicles that are obviously going to be slow to get up to speed require traffic on the freeway to allow extra space for them to merge.
Anytime I see someone following these rules, I make every effort on my part to ensure a smooth merge for them. The ones that dont usually wind up driving on the shoulder for a while before getting on the freeway and then speed past while flipping me off.

[mdoyle]

Good point on the merge- I should have been more clear, she stopped me on purpose at the top of the ramp. This is a somewhat rural area and the ramp does a 180? before it meets the highway.

For a moment I thought about re-enacting the Hummer commerical called "The Big Race" where the kid takes the shortcut off-road

I'm surprised at the reaction of these drivers, it's not like the Hummer is a new phenomena, they should already be over their anger issues.

[chevyduty396]

ya'll need to drive around in texas on a few loops in dallas... ediots are armed and dangerous. so we moved in the country... yea, their still here too! we have an auto sales & auto parts store co., and a s-load of cars. im a different one everyday. they dont mess with me in the s500, or the new H2 hummer. its funny how your treated by what you drive. if im in the great 1993 chevy W/T work truck (beater, but you cant blow a 4.3, has 328,000 miles on it) they always say do you need some help...the S500 benz always get a thumbs up from parrellel drivers. but the hummer, they either stare and pass or blow by you and cut hard (usually a treehugger). i was at wally-world cutting through the bush and compost lane and a JACKED UP 1/2 dodge pick up, (we callem, Dodgers) was in my space, sucked up close to my rear bumper. we are in line at the stop sign. i stop, and he punches it and does an a.j. foyt to the right and passes me and zooooomes left to turn just to get in front of me. i flagged him at the next stop and motioned come on lets get to the fire! the 2 dodger babies flipped me off. so i just HUMMERED behind them to next redlight .(only five in our town). ALL that effort for them not to gain any ground! goobers

[Captain of the Titanic]

Being a Dallas boy myself, I can tell you that I am treated WAY different in my H2 than I was in my jacked up Tahoe. I got nothing but thumbs up and smiles from the latino women. I was let into traffic and treated as well as you can be in a big city. Of course every little 2 seat sports car cut me off, but you get used to that.

Now, in the H2, I get constantly abused. I get flipped off every day, cut off by jeeps, and every tree hugging yellow-backed communist-type seems to want to talk to me "about the environment". Some bimbo even told me she wished I was dead.

I even let myself get really angry in front of my 12 year old daughter this last weekend when some fat, stupid, ugly, inbred biatch had the gall to make the 2 inch pecker sign at me. Needless to say, Her passenger seat sitting husband was a little miffed at me before we parted ways. I suspect she made his life unbearable after that.

I don't know what the answer is, but if someone figures it out, let me know.

Maybe I'll just keep a picture of my big 9 inch around in case some chick wants to see it.

9 inch suspension lift I want that is....

[H2 GTS]

It is funny what people will say or "sign" but it is all jealousy, either of your financial situatuion or your courage and freedom to make your own choices.

Go to the Porsche forums. There are so many posts from people driving an older $25,000 or less Boxster getting grief from people driving a +$35,000 SUV etc. "Oh I am glad the economy is going so well for you " or "It must be nice to have all your money". It is the same thing. Jealous or envious of your decision(s).

[GLBLWARMR]

I just smile and wave back when people do stupid **** then I just tail gate more and continue waving and just continue to watch the show. The madder they get the more I smile and wave.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by GLBLWARMR

I just smile and wave back when people do stupid **** then I just tail gate more and continue waving and just continue to watch the show. The madder they get the more I smile and wave.

Exactly!!


Sometimes I'll gesture like I'm blowing them a kiss. That really brings the raaaahr!

[Boar-Ral]

Originally Posted by Captain of the Titanic

I even let myself get really angry in front of my 12 year old daughter this last weekend when some fat, stupid, ugly, inbred biatch had the gall to make the 2 inch pecker sign at me. Needless to say, Her passenger seat sitting husband was a little miffed at me before we parted ways. I suspect she made his life unbearable after that.

I am flattered that since purchasing the Hummer that so many people are concerned with the size of my penis, but I still find it disturbing at times.

[Boar-Ral]

I am really surprised that Texas owners are getting so much flak. I do not know why, and I do not mean it in a bad way, but I thought that they would be more open-minded about a vehicle like the Hummer. I guess because of the oil, and because "everything is bigger in Texas." I would expect that sort of behaviour in California, Colorado, or Washington, but not Texas. If I ever manage to get down there, I'm going to need someone to watch my back.