Driving story.Audi 0 BMW 1

335dFan · 03-14-2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohlman

Driving around the m25 today in the outside lane an Audi closed in on me from some large speeds. As it was a section with lots of camera's I was pottering and making steady progress past the middle lane cars maybe 5mph over an indicated 70. They were probable doing 60-65mph. He proceeded to flash me and give me hand signals of an unpleasant nature. Which was un necessary as maybe 1 second had passed. I was just about to accelerate a bit to get out of his way. However not liking this I slowed to 70 to make a point and took my time. I then checked when the next camera was and made sure I pulled over just before hand.

Angry Audi man booted his a3 and continued to offer me visual signals and sped up to probable around 100mph. He was not hanging about.

Flash flash went the camera

I was thus feeling quite smug if a little evil.

Any of you have some motoring stories.

Maybe the guy's wife was in labor in the back seat. On his way to the hospital.

Mavus · 03-14-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fravel

So which is it then? In your original post you stated that you didn't yield because you wanted to make a point; now you are back peddling and claiming that you got over at your first opportunity.

It's not your job to police the roadways; it is your job to be observant of what is going on around you and not impede the flow of traffic.

+1

This happened to me when I had an emergency and for some reason people think that you want to race or an a-hole. I did not care about police and they even provide a high speed escort if needed to clear the traffic.

Move over and let people drive instead of slowing down!! He has the right to go full throttle as much as you have right to drive like an old fart.

nightops · 03-14-2013, 05:38 PM

While i can see the guy was probably an ass for using his high beams and hands- maybe he was closing and you came into the lane not seeing him bearing down on you? hence his wild gestures? just trying to see the other side here, although Jeremy Clarkson has a special 'c' word for Audi drivers who tailgate i wont mention that here

Anyway, while i can see why you may be entitled to some annoyance at his behavior, slowing down and blocking somebody is kind of dickish too, but i wasnt there.

CongBroChill17 · 03-14-2013, 05:38 PM

I think both drivers are really at fault to varying degrees. Sure, OP probably shouldn't have slowed down to get in the guy's way but instead, upon seeing the speeding driver in his rear view either sped up or slowed down to move over. On the other hand, the other driver definitely does not have the right to go full throttle down the highway, this is obvious. This endangers drivers like the OP who have to make a quick decision as to how to move over. Had he flipped me off instead of giving me a chance to get over safely I would have done the same thing as OP, and been at fault just like OP.

sohlman · 03-14-2013, 05:45 PM

In 20 years of driving this is the most aggressive I have seen another driver behave.

Thought you guys mike like the irony of the story. Instead I feel like I am being placed under a spotlight.

ken1137 · 03-14-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fravel

For the record, if you're cruising in the passing lane and someone is tailgating you, YOU are the asshole - especially if you can see them coming fast behind you from way off.

OP, the Audi was right to flip you off, you sound like a douche-nozzle.

Speed up or get out of the way.

This! Drivers in Chicago are ass-bags, they always slow down in the passing lane.

Funny Vid though

fravel · 03-14-2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohlman

In 20 years of driving this is the most aggressive I have seen another driver behave.

Thought you guys mike like the irony of the story. Instead I feel like I am being placed under a spotlight.

You're the one who chose to make a thread bragging about driving like an asshole, we're just calling you out on it.

Mardio · 03-14-2013, 07:26 PM

Damn Audi drivers...

nightops · 03-14-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohlman

In 20 years of driving this is the most aggressive I have seen another driver behave.

Thought you guys mike like the irony of the story. Instead I feel like I am being placed under a spotlight.

Welcome to e90 post... j/k! You should visit LA there are many occurances of this- I think everyone is on your side until they hear that you SLOWED DOWN in the left lane. With all the people that seem to ignore the fact that it is a passing lane (around here at least) that is the last thing they want to see from a fellow enthusiast-

etichi · 03-14-2013, 08:49 PM

OP
Did you immediately signal? I do this when I see impatient drivers behind me to let them know "yeah I'm on it just give me a sec"

IM2C · 03-14-2013, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohlman

Driving around the m25 today in the outside lane an Audi closed in on me from some large speeds. As it was a section with lots of camera's I was pottering and making steady progress past the middle lane cars maybe 5mph over an indicated 70. They were probable doing 60-65mph. He proceeded to flash me and give me hand signals of an unpleasant nature. Which was un necessary as maybe 1 second had passed. I was just about to accelerate a bit to get out of his way. However not liking this I slowed to 70 to make a point and took my time. I then checked when the next camera was and made sure I pulled over just before hand.

Angry Audi man booted his a3 and continued to offer me visual signals and sped up to probable around 100mph. He was not hanging about.

Flash flash went the camera

I was thus feeling quite smug if a little evil.

Any of you have some motoring stories.

Therefore:

BMW>Audi

No other explanation.

Parth317 · 03-14-2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmvee

haha, talking about getting back at ppl, you should watch this video.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=143604772467427

LOL

sohlman · 03-15-2013, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etichi

OP
Did you immediately signal? I do this when I see impatient drivers behind me to let them know "yeah I'm on it just give me a sec"

I did indeed

ashmostro · 03-15-2013, 05:52 AM

Jeeez. Who wants a hug?

OP- good story. No one got hurt. Everybody is an a hole sometimes - we're not perfect.

upstatedoc · 03-15-2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mardio

Damn Audi drivers...

^^this

<<

haha

Bighorns · 03-15-2013, 08:26 AM

Sometimes I screw with people when they are driving like a-holes. Then 5 minutes later, I'm like, "I shouldn't have done that!" All part of being human.

ashmostro · 03-15-2013, 08:28 AM

Precisely...

03-14-2013, 05:38 PM	#25
nightops Lieutenant 17 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los angeles- Westside iTrader: (2)	While i can see the guy was probably an ass for using his high beams and hands- maybe he was closing and you came into the lane not seeing him bearing down on you? hence his wild gestures? just trying to see the other side here, although Jeremy Clarkson has a special 'c' word for Audi drivers who tailgate i wont mention that here Anyway, while i can see why you may be entitled to some annoyance at his behavior, slowing down and blocking somebody is kind of dickish too, but i wasnt there. __________________ 335i Space Grey Coupe/ppk/ssk/pe exhaust/perf susp
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2013, 05:38 PM	#26
CongBroChill17 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW e90 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW e90 335i x ... [0.00]	I think both drivers are really at fault to varying degrees. Sure, OP probably shouldn't have slowed down to get in the guy's way but instead, upon seeing the speeding driver in his rear view either sped up or slowed down to move over. On the other hand, the other driver definitely does not have the right to go full throttle down the highway, this is obvious. This endangers drivers like the OP who have to make a quick decision as to how to move over. Had he flipped me off instead of giving me a chance to get over safely I would have done the same thing as OP, and been at fault just like OP.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2013, 05:45 PM	#27
sohlman Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 208 Posts Drives: E90 330iSE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	In 20 years of driving this is the most aggressive I have seen another driver behave. Thought you guys mike like the irony of the story. Instead I feel like I am being placed under a spotlight. __________________ E90 330i SE Auto Graphite Grey Metalic
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2013, 07:26 PM	#30
Mardio Brigadier General 197 Rep 3,211 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	Damn Audi drivers...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2013, 08:49 PM	#32
etichi Slow,fast,slow, then you die. 12 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 335i 07,AA short shifter, COBB Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando iTrader: (1)	OP Did you immediately signal? I do this when I see impatient drivers behind me to let them know "yeah I'm on it just give me a sec"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2013, 05:52 AM	#36
ashmostro Brigadier General 1251 Rep 4,087 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Jeeez. Who wants a hug? OP- good story. No one got hurt. Everybody is an a hole sometimes - we're not perfect.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2013, 08:26 AM	#38
Bighorns bimmer newb 15 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hi Dez CA iTrader: (0)	Sometimes I screw with people when they are driving like a-holes. Then 5 minutes later, I'm like, "I shouldn't have done that!" All part of being human.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2013, 08:28 AM	#39
ashmostro Brigadier General 1251 Rep 4,087 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Precisely...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search