Are You An Aggressive Driver?

[DaJackson]

Be yourself , dont change your approach , give some people a whistle and a big flashlight and they think they are really in charge around here !View attachment 15759

If you have an opinion why not just state it instead of being passive aggressive?

 

[westcoastGT]

If you have an opinion why not just state it instead of being passive aggressive?

PA ?, I'm just trying to be diplomatic , I'm pretty clear about the way you communicate your position

 

[smmrfld]

What is an aggressive driver to you? My girlfriend says I am, I say I am not. I do not care much about zero-to-sixty. I rarely exceed the highway speed limit more than 10-15mph. But I cannot abide being behind a car that is more than one or two car-lengths behind the vehicle in front of them. It's a form of torture to me and I'll use the Stinger's capabilities to the fullest to get away from the offending vehicle and fill that gap.

Apparently this makes me an aggressive driver, until I remind my girlfriend that she drives a Nissan Rogue and drives like a girl.

Yes you sound aggressive and appear to be an unsafe driver.

 

[GRStinger]

I think it was George Carlin who asked: “Why is it that anyone driving slower than you is an IDIOT; and anyone driving faster than you is a MANIAC?!

Depends on your definition of ‘aggressive’ vs. ‘spirited’, illegal, or ’unsafe’. We’ve all seen it – a morning busy freeway commute; some guy in a ratted-out old Buick driving like he stole it – barely in control, cutting in/out of lanes, forcing others to brake or dodge. That’s ‘aggressive’, illegal, and unsafe. Conversely, I remember once driving into the Detroit area on I-94. I notice some guy back in my rear-view moving up very quickly – really flyin’, smoothly passing cars left and to right. As he passes I see it’s a late gen Mustang Shelby GT500. (I imagined he was on his way to the office at HQ in Dearborn.) The guy was definitely illegal and ‘spirited’, maybe ‘aggressive’ but he was in control and not unsafe. Long-and-short, a person needs to be aware of his/her limitations as a driver (easier said than done, I know), the limitations of the car – especially handling and braking, and be aware of the road conditions and situations around him/her.

 

[Waynerm002]

What do you call the folks that are already speeding and when someone faster comes along, they won't move over but instead slow down and when they notice a gap on the right, speed up to catch the other cars then slows the left lane to below the posted speed and keeps jamming on their brakes? Had this happen this morning with a guy in a lifted diesel truck, kept billowing black smoke while doing this, good thing I had closed my vents earlier before getting on the highway to prevent that crap from getting in the car. Now, I wasn't tailgating this guy but had a bout a 1.5 car length as we were going about 40 as something ahead had slowed the traffic, when he picked up speed the first time and I could see ahead is when I realized the traffic had moved far ahead, there was a school bus in the right lane that was driving below the speed limit and this guy had to have seen the traffic back up behind him as he was doing this. Eventually they moved to the right lane after all that nonsense to let traffic pass. I started thinking, where is the full moon as this out of nowhere behave seemed strange.

 

[Dan1028]

Tailgating (following too closely), speeding, and fast lane changes are generally indicative of aggressive driving, at least here in Maryland. Beyond that, other actions might fall into reckless driving.

Personally, I don't consider speeding by itself to be aggressive driving. But in the close presence of other drivers, I would agree with my State as to it and the other indicia above.

I would say I drive defensively, which is somewhere shy of aggressively. What might otherwise be considered aggressive I reserve for myself away from other drivers.

 

[Callum]

I am probably one of the younger members, and no doubt the slowest driver here. I used to be an aggressive driver with my previous cars, high sustained speeds and heavy acceleration. I never weaved nor tail gated but did enjoy cruising 100MPH+ on the highway when safe.

I'm not sure what clicked, or what happened in my brain but I just don't enjoy doing that anymore. The risk is too high and after a few people have blown by me doing what I used to do I realized others aren't expecting a car to go ripping by. I guess being in a relationship and having a mortgage might have something to do with it!

I throw my car in "Smart" mode and just sit back and relax. I'll romp on it every now and then, but if I get the urge to "shred it", I'll just go to the racetrack when they have an event.

 

[shaggystinger]

What do you call the folks that are already speeding and when someone faster comes along, they won't move over but instead slow down and when they notice a gap on the right, speed up to catch the other cars then slows the left lane to below the posted speed and keeps jamming on their brakes? Had this happen this morning with a guy in a lifted diesel truck, kept billowing black smoke while doing this, good thing I had closed my vents earlier before getting on the highway to prevent that crap from getting in the car. Now, I wasn't tailgating this guy but had a bout a 1.5 car length as we were going about 40 as something ahead had slowed the traffic, when he picked up speed the first time and I could see ahead is when I realized the traffic had moved far ahead, there was a school bus in the right lane that was driving below the speed limit and this guy had to have seen the traffic back up behind him as he was doing this. Eventually they moved to the right lane after all that nonsense to let traffic pass. I started thinking, where is the full moon as this out of nowhere behave seemed strange.

Sounds like the DMV area all day, every day. I drove the 270/495 daily for years and this was a normal occurrence. Drivers around here generally have little awareness of their surroundings and/or lack common road courtesy. It's a known fact in Maryland especially (would it kill ya to use a turn signal...just once!). In many cases this elicits "aggressive" driving. Now, let me be clear that there is this little thing called "patience" but when you are faced with multiple individuals with similar driving tendencies it will wear on you day in and day out. Left lane hogs, driving below the speed limit, texting etc. I gotta get around you. If you don't approve of this 3.3TT being used to it's potential......O well!

 

[Crisis]

If someone is doing 65 mph and 1-2 CAR LENGTHS behind the car in front of them, and makes a point to get in the gap between two cars if the gap is more than 2 cars, that person is driving like an a-hole.

Exactly. I have no issue issue with people travelling faster than than the posted limits (provided that conditions are suitable for doing so) and I do so every day on my commute to work. But one can still travel fast and drive safely. In most people's opinion, a 1-2 car length gap between vehicles moving at 65+ mph is not safe.

 

[Waynerm002]

Most days things aren't this crazy in the early am when I'm on the road. Today was just a level of strange. A little before that a guy pulled out from a side street where the speed is 45 and I was doing 55, just rolled through the light and didn't pick up any speed, just crawled along, we got to the ramp entrance and still the same, as we were approaching the end of it to get on the highway, he mashed the pedal, and made for the left lane. I stayed right and passed then a few cars up went left, and ended up behind the pickup when that non-sense started down the road.

I know when I go to MD that I have to keep an eye out for the other folks we share the road with but it's so easy to end up in extra legal speed if I put my foot down too much in the Stinger and the cops tend to be out a lot at this time of the month and I don't want a surprise present.

 

[ScottM]

Tailgating (following too closely), speeding, and fast lane changes are generally indicative of aggressive driving, at least here in Maryland. Beyond that, other actions might fall into reckless driving.

Personally, I don't consider speeding by itself to be aggressive driving. But in the close presence of other drivers, I would agree with my State as to it and the other indicia above.

This right here. I agree with this all day. To me it's the combination of the 3. Going fast (with no context) isn't aggressive in itself. Fast lane changes (with no context) isn't aggressive in itself. Following too closely (with no context) isn't aggressive in itself. The combination of all 3 is aggressive and garbage, in my opinion.

My problem is that some people in general have fast cars or even "beaters" and believe it's their world (aka, their road/highway). If there are other cars around you; your first thought should be your passengers (if any), then the other drivers around you, and lastly yourself...in that order.

My thought is that I have no idea what's in he minds of the other drivers or how their day is going or has went. All I know is what's in my head (usually sports) and while I don't exactly drive defensively or aggressively, I'd say I'm more about offense. I take the necessary steps in order to put me in the best position to get to where I need to go in the shortest amount of time, safely. In other words, I don't want to be that "jackass".

 

[MisterMac]

What is an aggressive driver to you? My girlfriend says I am, I say I am not. I do not care much about zero-to-sixty. I rarely exceed the highway speed limit more than 10-15mph. But I cannot abide being behind a car that is more than one or two car-lengths behind the vehicle in front of them. It's a form of torture to me and I'll use the Stinger's capabilities to the fullest to get away from the offending vehicle and fill that gap.

Apparently this makes me an aggressive driver, until I remind my girlfriend that she drives a Nissan Rogue and drives like a girl.

Collybus: If you like your girlfriend and desire to keep her around, change your habits by mellowing out on the road. Her assessment is that you are aggressive and that is bothering her. Her perspective is her reality. Your actions, coupled with her past experiences, create her reality. You can't change it other than by changing your behavior.

Beyond that, it doesn't matter what you think, or anybody else on this forum. That is the truth.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Left lane hogs, driving below the speed limit, texting etc. I gotta get around you. If you don't approve of this 3.3TT being used to it's potential......O well!

A not too long ago piece of local legislation says (words to the effect): if you are in the left hand lane on the freeway, and other vehicles are going faster than you, and you don't get out of their way or increase your speed, you can be cited for obstructing traffic. I have never heard of anyone receiving such a novel citation; but it does delight the imagination.

 

[rocket23]

In my semi hauling twins ..hell yeah!! in the stiner,? aggresivly defensive

 

[Doel]

What is an aggressive driver to you? My girlfriend says I am, I say I am not. I do not care much about zero-to-sixty. I rarely exceed the highway speed limit more than 10-15mph. But I cannot abide being behind a car that is more than one or two car-lengths behind the vehicle in front of them. It's a form of torture to me and I'll use the Stinger's capabilities to the fullest to get away from the offending vehicle and fill that gap.

Apparently this makes me an aggressive driver, until I remind my girlfriend that she drives a Nissan Rogue and drives like a girl.

if you're going 60+ and aggressively accelerating around a car in front of you to fill a 3 car length gap in front of them, you're being something worse than an aggressive driver. You should be following people by around 5-6 car lengths on the interstate, 1-2 would be considered tailgating and would annoy the crap out of me if someone behind me, at that speed, was that close. If someone aggressively accelerated to get around me to simply pull in front of me to fill a 5-6 car length gap, that would piss me off and I just might also accelerate to close it off so they can't get in, I can be an aggressive driver at times.

Seriously, 2 car lengths at interstate speeds is way too close and actually illegal. Plus I'm sure you've heard that our paint is apparently susceptible to rock chips, just saying.

 

[nhcowboy28]

Merp.

 

[Collybus]

Didn’t actually mean 1-2 car lengths on the highway. I meant in urban-ish traffic. 90% of my highway driving is with the radar cruise control on, so in that environment it behaves as designed. If it’s annoying others, I’d say it’s the asphalt.

My girlfriend is a peach, she wasn’t criticizing me...well, she wasn’t complaining. She’s a steady companion on my Triumph Trophy, we’ve done thousands of miles together on that bike without incident.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Didn’t actually mean 1-2 car lengths on the highway. I meant in urban-ish traffic. 90% of my highway driving is with the radar cruise control on, so in that environment it behaves as designed. If it’s annoying others, I’d say it’s the asphalt.

My girlfriend is a peach, she wasn’t criticizing me...well, she wasn’t complaining. She’s a steady companion on my Triumph Trophy, we’ve done thousands of miles together on that bike without incident.

Yeah, I was telling my wife about this thread, as we were driving on the freeway this afternoon, and she said: "You slipped through there with only ONE car length between!" (changing lanes in traffic) I said, "No way, dear. That was more like four or five car lengths, but the gap was narrowing as I maneuvered through; so you were feeling the pinch." Then I told her about your "one to two car lengths of 'open' space" that you have to insert yourself into. And I said that it wasn't literally two car lengths; but perceived that way. Space between vehicles is always greater than people say.

 

[Waynerm002]

When I’m in the zone, when I pass you to get in that gap you have ahead when you are impeding traffic in the left lane, I will also be passing all the other cars ahead of you. I don’t like driving bunched up like sheep, I’m leaving the herd behind and leading the pack. If you got more power than me, you take lead and I’ll follow.

 

[MisterMac]

Hands down, compared to me, this guy is tame. I've grown to absolutely hate the forward Collison avoidance on this car!