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May 2002
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 THE STUPID THINGS PEOPLE DO!!
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Fri, 13 September 2002 04:35
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While looking for a car park at the mall today I go down a ONEWAY lane only to find some stupid woman coming towards me.
I point at the big arrow in front of her and wait for her to move but instead she starts to beep at and abuse me  !!
It shits me when ppl get caught out in the wrong and still deny it. So i got out of my car and "  Kindly " told her to shut up and get out of the way. By now ppl in the carpark are wonders whats going on and start to watch as she attempts a three point turn in this tiny little lane.
Its ppl like this that make me want to follow them and Beat them down with a big arse steel bat  !!
How did these ppl get their license! I have only had my p's for 8 months and can still remember getting told off by the instructor for not stopping at a stop sign for a complete 3 seconds. this dumb B*tch ignored all the signs the big arrows and the cars parked at an angle facing her!!
How many of you guys have had to put up with these idiots?
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Location:
Wollongong
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 13 September 2002 05:07
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Unfortunately the ease in which a person can get their licence in this country leads to many people who simply cannot drive properly to still hold a licence. I believe we should adopt a system similar to Germany, which test all aspects of driving, first aid, etc.
My car seems to be a magnet for idiot drivers. Being a black car, it might be a bit harder to see, but it's not as if the car is painted with asphalt or something. People constantly cut in front, don't indicate, make right turns in 'No Right Turn' signs, etc.
Makes me sick, but what can I do ? If I start abusing them, my luck it will be some huge guy who will beat me to death, or not care about their car, so ram into me. Either way, it's a lose/lose situation.
Sorry for the rant, but I know EXACTLY what you are talking about mate. Best thing is to just keep out of their way.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 13 September 2002 05:32
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Hehe, painted asphalt...
Yeah, people really are dumb, although I think it has more to do with not being trained on paying attention and looking all the time, which my instructor drummed into me.
I had someone reverse about 15m and straight into the front of my car with their shitty little Colt. I was checking out my gauges as my alternator was playing up at that moment, and as I look up, bam...so stupid.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
June 2002
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Mon, 16 September 2002 14:03
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man, i hate it when sum guy infront of you drives like 40 in a 60 zone and you try to over take him and they speed up as if you're racing them. i dont drive a fast car so it really is quite a situation when your on the wrong side of the road and the dumb Phück that you're overtaking doesn't let you in.
i think everyones too focussed on being a 'sic@#%^' and thats how accidents happen. forget about the patience and courtesy, nowadays its about the bad haircuts, oversized chrome rims and Doof Doof music.
geez, look at yourselves...
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: THE STUPID THINGS PEOPLE DO!!
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Tue, 17 September 2002 01:20
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| Old School wrote on Fri, 13 September 2002 14:35 |
While looking for a car park at the mall today I go down a ONEWAY lane only to find some stupid woman coming towards me.
I point at the big arrow in front of her and wait for her to move but instead she starts to beep at and abuse me !!
It shits me when ppl get caught out in the wrong and still deny it. So i got out of my car and " Kindly " told her to shut up and get out of the way. By now ppl in the carpark are wonders whats going on and start to watch as she attempts a three point turn in this tiny little lane.
Its ppl like this that make me want to follow them and Beat them down with a big arse steel bat !!
How did these ppl get their license! I have only had my p's for 8 months and can still remember getting told off by the instructor for not stopping at a stop sign for a complete 3 seconds. this dumb B*tch ignored all the signs the big arrows and the cars parked at an angle facing her!!
How many of you guys have had to put up with these idiots?
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So is my immediate picture of a dumb bitch in a big arsed 4wd spot on?
I hate the cut in's when they either slow right down, or just stop infront of you. *&%*$*%$!@@@@!!!!)(@!
Or instead of slowing down for 2 seconds to get behind you where there are no other cars, they just have to cut in.
Mate, this is why I've decided to tailgate (half a car distance), other cars these days. I hate doing it, but it stops those shitheads from cutting infront of you.
Just shits me when they have to go across 3 lanes of traffic to turn right. If they had planned better instead of trying to cut infront of everyone to get ahead, they would be in the appropriate lane to begin with. Those people that suddenly decide they have to go over I just ignore those flashing indicators for that reason.
--One pissed off driver that has had enough, and is only courteous to the very select few that actually deserve it these days.
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Tue, 17 September 2002 03:46
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As a former driver of heavy vehicles (Coaches etc) in Sydney in the early 90's and a former driving instructor (Darwin '95-'96)and a motorcycle rider - for some 15 years - I can vouch for some of the blatant stupidity of drivers on the roads...To the point where I've gone WAAAAAY beyond being merely pissed off about it.
But what can you do? I was just thinking about it the other day and it occurred to me that it would be so easy to get caught up in a road rage situation which could, in turn, lead to something happening that you may regret for years to come (or longer).
Just drive defensively and stay out of the way...
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Location:
Southern Sydney
Registered:
August 2002
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Tue, 17 September 2002 06:00
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What we really need is a system similar to that employed with Motorbike licensing.
This system requires all riders in NSW to do a 2 day tafe-like course with a company called RightStart and demonstrate a set of competencies at the end before sitting a knowledge test to obtain their Learner license.
The course would be roughly 50/50 theoretical/practical and one of the biggest points raised are driver/rider awareness.
I know after completing this course not only was I a better rider but also much more aware of what was happening while in my car. Other people with motorbike licenses can back me up on this.
I only recently completed the P's course and it was even better than the L's. It assumes that participants have been practicing for minimum 3 months and have obtained further skills and works to develop them. This course really sorts out the people who have just been riding rather than practicing as many people fail.
Some of the stats that RighStart have are amazing as well... Around 50% fewer motorcycle deaths since the introduction of this course.
I can't see this happening in the near future but it really is the only way to improve driver skills and attitudes on the road.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
June 2002
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Sat, 21 September 2002 01:53
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| Apollo wrote on Tue, 17 September 2002 11:20 |
So is my immediate picture of a dumb bitch in a big arsed 4wd spot on?
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 nothing worng with 4WD, its just some of the drivers 
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Sat, 28 September 2002 18:22
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One time I was pulling out of a parking spot...it was a one, but I checked both sides anyway, next thing I know, this wanker beeps me and he was coming from the other side hooning down. WHAT AN IDIOT! Another time I was turning right and gave way to cars and the light was red but I stayed there coz this car was hooning down trying to beat the red light. But as the car was crossing the red light, the car behind me beeps me to go and drive my car right into the other one. What a dick!
Then this real stupid idiot was drunk and caused a 3 car pile up and coz I was at the back, somehow I managed to cause all 3 cars to be written off.
I cant think of anything else, but theres heaps!
Oh yeh, one time I was walking to this place and this car was behind a parked car and was beeping and abusing this car which had no one in it. I thought it was funny, but then the next lane was clear so he moved on, but he musta felt pretty stupid.
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