R56 Vent: Houston MINI riding my butt
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I don't think it was me...
Tailgating bothers me too. Houston does seem to have it's share of idiots: people who can't seem to plan ahead and cut off people just feet before their exit, people who think the far left lane has their name on it regardless of speed, etc. I avoid peak traffic hours whenever possible.
-JL
-JL
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Sad to hear a fellow MINI owner would tailgate another MINI.
I have also noticed that other drivers end up stopping awfully close behind me at traffic lights. I know they're probably leaving the same distance as they do for other cars, but the back of the MINI is so close to the front seat, they fill up my rear window - it just takes some getting used to.
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I have also noticed that other drivers end up stopping awfully close behind me at traffic lights. I know they're probably leaving the same distance as they do for other cars, but the back of the MINI is so close to the front seat, they fill up my rear window - it just takes some getting used to.
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My thought on tailgating is GET OUT OF THE WAY. Any time i have ever had someone to close to my rear bumper i let them pass. You give people the right of way. People should stop thinking they are some sort of rolling speed limit sign. If some one wants to drive like a maniac LET THEM just stay out of their way. And if you must send them a message don't brake just to get them off your rear, just let off the gas they will get the hint in 3.......2........1........pass. If you tap the brake and an accident happens indirectly and someone gets hurt???thats on YOU.
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My thought on tailgating is GET OUT OF THE WAY. Any time i have ever had someone to close to my rear bumper i let them pass. You give people the right of way. People should stop thinking they are some sort of rolling speed limit sign. If some one wants to drive like a maniac LET THEM just stay out of their way. And if you must send them a message don't brake just to get them off your rear, just let off the gas they will get the hint in 3.......2........1........pass. If you tap the brake and an accident happens indirectly and someone gets hurt???thats on YOU.
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1) Personal Attack.
2) Promoting driving in an unsafe manner.
I'm not one for blowing the whistle, but I have zero tolerance for those who are self-righteous enough to endanger anothers life.
I drive too fast much more oft than I should but I do NOT tailgate and I do NOT cut people off. If I'm in the middle lane or right lane going X speed then by god I'm doing x speed and get off my ***. I get just as frustrated as anyone else at that individual who blocks the 'fast' lane but I refuse to be the guy that endangers another persons life because I want to move a little faster. We all bleed red.
Morality, apply it.
And I do repeat, get over yourself.
(For the record, I'm in my early 30's, early enough I still don't like admitting it.)
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1) Personal Attack.
2) Promoting driving in an unsafe manner.
I'm not one for blowing the whistle, but I have zero tolerance for those who are self-righteous enough to endanger anothers life.
I drive too fast much more oft than I should but I do NOT tailgate and I do NOT cut people off. If I'm in the middle lane or right lane going X speed then by god I'm doing x speed and get off my ***. I get just as frustrated as anyone else at that individual who blocks the 'fast' lane but I refuse to be the guy that endangers another persons life because I want to move a little faster. We all bleed red.
Morality, apply it.
And I do repeat, get over yourself.
2) Promoting driving in an unsafe manner.
I'm not one for blowing the whistle, but I have zero tolerance for those who are self-righteous enough to endanger anothers life.
I drive too fast much more oft than I should but I do NOT tailgate and I do NOT cut people off. If I'm in the middle lane or right lane going X speed then by god I'm doing x speed and get off my ***. I get just as frustrated as anyone else at that individual who blocks the 'fast' lane but I refuse to be the guy that endangers another persons life because I want to move a little faster. We all bleed red.
Morality, apply it.
And I do repeat, get over yourself.
Honestly I'm 20 years old and can say that "ok grandpa" reply was juvenile, stupid, and kind of a low blow. So now driving like an idiot, riding someone's a*s is the young, right way to drive your car?
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Get a 3rd brake light pulsar. People seem to stay back a little better once they see it. I wouldn't like it flashing right in my face, either. And when people do pull up WAY too close at stoplights, I pull the ebrake and flash it at them 'till it turns green. Mature, I know - but seriously, you don't know that I have hill start assist, you're putting your own bumper at the mercy of my left foot.
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one of the few things i like about driving in germany is riding someones tail is against the law and it is against the law to drive in the left lane if your intention is not passing. there are hefty fines for this and it really changed my mind from when i was in the states driving like a mad dog. at least i had respect for others when driving; but the drive is always fun when your in a mini!
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1) Personal Attack.
2) Promoting driving in an unsafe manner.
I'm not one for blowing the whistle, but I have zero tolerance for those who are self-righteous enough to endanger anothers life.
I drive too fast much more oft than I should but I do NOT tailgate and I do NOT cut people off. If I'm in the middle lane or right lane going X speed then by god I'm doing x speed and get off my ***. I get just as frustrated as anyone else at that individual who blocks the 'fast' lane but I refuse to be the guy that endangers another persons life because I want to move a little faster. We all bleed red.
Morality, apply it.
And I do repeat, get over yourself.
2) Promoting driving in an unsafe manner.
I'm not one for blowing the whistle, but I have zero tolerance for those who are self-righteous enough to endanger anothers life.
I drive too fast much more oft than I should but I do NOT tailgate and I do NOT cut people off. If I'm in the middle lane or right lane going X speed then by god I'm doing x speed and get off my ***. I get just as frustrated as anyone else at that individual who blocks the 'fast' lane but I refuse to be the guy that endangers another persons life because I want to move a little faster. We all bleed red.
Morality, apply it.
And I do repeat, get over yourself.
what's the point in getting mad? that's like fighting over a parking spot, let the other person have it and MOVE ON!
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The Peoples' Republic of Austin ain't Texas!
I would say most of the time people get tailgated because they aren't paying enough attention to their rear view mirror and don't realize how much of a rolling road block they've become. Don't take tailgating personally, just move over and let the guy pass and next time try to see him coming and move over before he has to brake for you. I drive fast but I really try to keep my situational awareness and move right for faster traffic. No matter how fast you drive there's always someone driving faster. Keep your ego in check and let him/her go...
Rob
UT of Austin class of '86
Texas, it' a whole 'nuther country. (this line is misprounced in the comercials)
I would say most of the time people get tailgated because they aren't paying enough attention to their rear view mirror and don't realize how much of a rolling road block they've become. Don't take tailgating personally, just move over and let the guy pass and next time try to see him coming and move over before he has to brake for you. I drive fast but I really try to keep my situational awareness and move right for faster traffic. No matter how fast you drive there's always someone driving faster. Keep your ego in check and let him/her go...
Rob
UT of Austin class of '86
Texas, it' a whole 'nuther country. (this line is misprounced in the comercials)
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