This is the exact thing that SHOULD be sent to the police and pursued aggressively. If he got triggered so easily to the point he drives dangerously to make his random point... imagine what would happen if somebody made an actual genuine mistake? People like him need to be taken off the roads for the safety of everyone concerned, whether it's your mum driving to the shops, a pedestrian crossing the road or a cyclist on their way to work.

@VoxelLoop

2 жыл бұрын

That guy would have a heart attack driving in rural areas where the road isn't usually big enough for 2 cars so you regularly have to let someone out before you can enter. :)

@manu-tonyo9654

2 жыл бұрын

Odds on the wnkr wasn't insured as well, Pompey is full of them.

@mcdon2401

2 жыл бұрын

@@manu-tonyo9654 surprisingly, taxed, mot'd and insured 🤣. Just driven by a bellend.

@ResevoirGod

2 жыл бұрын

Nah leave him to it. He’ll soon do it the wrong person and get seriously injured.

@joncurtis199

2 жыл бұрын

@@ResevoirGod the issue is will he hurt someone else in the process? He already put a cyclist in danger with his rage.

I like how the guy in the blue car is in a hurry right up to the point they have the time to chase after the cammer and try to cause a confrontation.

@jarthurs

2 жыл бұрын

It seems to be a common irrational behaviour, you've slowed me down and inconvenienced me (in my mind) so I will now follow you for ten minutes trying to create conflict.

@davidsomething4867

2 жыл бұрын

Got to wonder about the logic of quite a few drivers these days. Certainly getting worse.

@carlrenshaw1693

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDiamondtron or Vauxhall, merc, ford, BMW

@MrDiamondtron

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlrenshaw1693 You forgot Land Rover

@untitled6981

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlrenshaw1693 and toyota and nissan!

I've encountered these types of arseholes before. Looking for a fight for no reason. My advice personally, do NOT stop and safety continue your journey. If they continue following for miles and miles, drive to a police station or a highly populated area. These morons are the types of people who certainly should not be behind the wheel and props to the Hire Driver for keeping his cool and just carrying on.

@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24

2 жыл бұрын

Some guys don't feel like a "real man" if they don't have a fight once or twice a week

@Explore2Adore

2 жыл бұрын

I once had a guy follow me. Driving into the police station car park was going to be the plan had i not lost him in heavy traffic.

@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24

2 жыл бұрын

@@Explore2Adore Such a pussy why not get out and fight and risk being killed or accidentally killing the other person, losing your job, wife/relationship, all future prospects and going to prison instead like a "real man"

@gibfear

2 жыл бұрын

Or pull over, let them pull in ahead of you, then run them over when they get out of the car... A crushed pelvis can often diffuse an otherwise very confrontational situation.... 😉

@Benjamin90s

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 lmao

This brings back a horrible memory. A few years ago I needed to cross the lines in the middle of the road by a couple of feet, it was close to a bend that I couldn't see round so I was as careful as possible, as I was executing the maneuver a car came flying round the bend at speed and just missed hitting me, while it was close nobody was hurt so I continued to drive on, then I noticed in my rear view mirror the other car accelerating up behind me, it over took me and stopped in front of me, not knowing what his intentions were and after checking it was safe I drove round him and turned left at the next junction, hoping that the traffic would deter him from pursuing further, it didn't, he got out of the junction, overtook a row of cars behind me, overtook me and then stopped in front of me again, this time across road blocking both sides. I wasn't prepared to take any further attempts to get away as I had my wife and 6 month old baby in the car, so I locked the doors and let him do whatever he wanted, he got out of the car walked up to my window, shouting abuse, telling me to get out of the car and then said it didn't matter as he had my registration and was going to find where I lived. Having vented he then got back in his car and sped off down the road, he had a young lad in the passenger seat. This was in the days before dashcam. After he had gone i got out of the car and walked to the car behind me and asked the driver if they would be a witness to what happened, thankfully they agreed. I called the Police, they asked me to bring my licence and proof of insurance down to the police station to make a formal statement, i did that the next day a Police officer came out and took a more detailed statement, after i'd given it they the officer basically said that the statement i had given matched the statement my witness and was enough for them to prosecute. They went round to the owners address a few days later. Apparently he was driving his girlfriends car, the young lad in the passenger seat was his stepson and he broke-down after he was given the choice of being arrested or paying a fine + 3 points for driving without due care on the spot, he took the fine and the points. I still avoid that road to this day. My view is; don't tolerate this nonsense because without penalty morons like this will just think its ok to act like this and next time somebody could get hurt.

@Paulina-wb4uy

10 ай бұрын

Similar thing just happened for me . I was chased up by some young guy in sport car, who didn't like my driving. He broke God knows how many rules to chase me up, overtook me and stop in front of me, looking for confrontation. He completely terrorised me and now I am anxious driving. These ass;"?!s must be removed from the roads. It is so unsafe. I bought a dash cam . Hopefully, that will help to scare these idiots off.

The Private Hire driver acted exemplary in my view. Did everything to protect the safety of his passenger.

@moonshinepz

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, proper professional drivers attitude. Good man.

@slimboyfat3306

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a HGV Driver and just last week I'd finished having the trailer loaded alongside a side road, on an industrial estate outside a customers premises in Belvedere. This road is an access road to further industrial units. Passing traffic was able to safely pass alongside me, including a number of other HGV's. I was about to leave. I had literally just put my seat belt on and was about to start the engine, when a black German car (No surprises there then) pulled alongside me and the driver leaned across the passenger seat to tell me that I cannot park there. Because I tried to explain to him that I had every right to be where I was, as it is a lorry on an industrial estate? He got out of his car, marched up to my drivers door and THREATENED TO STAB ME!! Is this is because as a lorry driver I'm considered to be some form of lower life only legitimately going about my daily life. That my wife has to become a widow and my two children lose their father? He had no choice to move as by now HE was the one causing an obstruction as other cars were now stuck behind this idiot. I did however ask him to return with his knife later on after I had reported this to the police. Talk about a day in the life.

@insoft_uk

2 жыл бұрын

And to think the driver that was complaining drove straight in front of an oncoming cyclist. The private hire driver was great, just avoid and continue.

@marklittler784

2 жыл бұрын

@@slimboyfat3306 Yeah get a life not a knife.

@winnie6354

2 жыл бұрын

His dealing with the situation was good , but his driving skills were questionable. Appears to be from somewhere they drive on the right. If he had turned to the left as the Audi driver was blocking his way would have been far safer.

While I agree the cammer handled that well, I'm sorry, but that would be going to the police. There's zero excuse for following and confronting someone who's only failing is to have been on the road at the same time as an arsehole.

@OpinionFactChecker

2 жыл бұрын

The cops only pursue hate crimes nowadays and the guys ethnicity prevents prosecution!

@andrewneeds8189

2 жыл бұрын

Afraid the Police would not do much, they don’t seem to do anything these days..

@jhareng

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewneeds8189 Dunno its easy pickings for them, the only thing they do nowdays. Cars MOT, Taxed and insured but has the driver got a licence as 65% dont.

@porlorlorl

2 жыл бұрын

why are you sorry?

@pcarts232

2 жыл бұрын

Never get that issue on my motorbike , I’d just headbutt him straight back into his car ! Then leave him there 😂😂

It makes your blood boil it really does. Its hard not to react because these idiots need bringing down a peg or two. But reacting against threats and violence with threats and violence brings you down to their level. Full marks to this fella, Mr ice man.

@Ian_Livesey

2 жыл бұрын

I believe in karma and Mr Shouty will get his in the future.

@soundseeker63

2 жыл бұрын

@@munchyman6898 Perhaps there in lies the issue. Angry little man-boy in his big German car, feels he needs to prove something to the world. All too common these days.

@ef7480

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. But this stratergy is no good when cornered with threats of violence, just bear that in mind..

@davidgaskin5417

3 ай бұрын

I completely sympathise with you feeling angry yourself. This is the whole point though - do not escalate the issue. I know thats very easy for us to say when we are just calmly typing messages on a KZread video, but something we all have to try and learn and practice.

This was such an incredibly over the top reaction from the Audi driver for what should essentially been a non event. There are plenty of times I've either been turning into or out of a narrow residential street with cars parked either side and it's "a bit tight". In such cases, I'm only too happy to accomodate the other driver and I've found the same from other drivers too. "Cor it's a bit tight here innit mate. Hang on a sec and I'll make some extra room for yer". Followed by a friendly exchange of Thank you waves / thumbs up as we carry on our merry ways. To get in a big rage and chase someone down for that is unreal. Total kudos to the private hire driver for the way he handled this.

I will be wearing my sunglasses way more often. Impeccable conduct by the private hire driver. And how he reassured his passenger as often as he could whilst dealing with the situation. He is hereby earned the ‘Balls of Steel Award’ for remaining calm and collected under very trying circumstances. Congratulations from us all.

@markwright3161

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Ashley will be behind the full blues brothers of sunglasses at midnight :)

@Pete2635

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwright3161 🤔🤣😆😂😉👍 Safe and happy driving mate!

@soundseeker63

2 жыл бұрын

He was brilliant, but being in that line of work, he will be faced with dick heads like that Audi driver on an almost daily basis. You learn pretty quickly how do deal with pond life like that for the sake of your career and your own sanity!

@Pete2635

2 жыл бұрын

@@soundseeker63 thanks for the great reply. Pertinent points well made. Happy and safe driving! 😉👍

@paulharper4196

2 ай бұрын

Funny because if he was taking me and a couple of my mates into town after a few pre drinks we would be encouraging him to stop and let us deal with the twat 🤣

The golden rule is never get out of your car in road rage incidents. The fact that this "rager" was so keen to speaks volumes.

@zaink7037

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougijcw9758 sorry to read that. That sounds like an extreme scenario and I hope that person got a big punishment for that

@JamesWilson01

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougijcw9758 That's awful, I'm really sorry to hear that. There are exceptions to every rule and sadly this sounds like one of them.

@davidgaskin5417

3 ай бұрын

yep, if they are lunatic enough to obsessively chase you( taking time out of their own day), they are lunatic enough to have a weapon or makeshift weapon to hand.

The brown Ford B-max driver, the B stands for badass! Hats off to them.

I can’t comprehend getting so mad about such a non issue. I’d send this to the police. He almost hit the cyclist and it’s reasonable to expect he intended to cause harm.

@Armed-Forever

2 жыл бұрын

all he did was pull up to say why u driving like a twat, glasses man is a doofus

@arthurpewtey

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, except we both know the police wouldn't do anything at all. Bigger fish to fry and all that.

@Armed-Forever

2 жыл бұрын

@@arthurpewtey they should fine camera man for being stupid

@ghostdog4330

2 жыл бұрын

@@arthurpewtey Yeah, they are too busy trawling facebook and twitter incase someone has their precious feelings hurt.

@B-26354

2 жыл бұрын

@@arthurpewtey Police have been sending drivers to court based on dash cam footage submitted from the public, it would require the driver of the taxi to submit a statement and be prepared to attend court which many people aren't willing to do.

That private hire driver deserves an award , he did everything to diffuse the situation and keep his passenger safe . Some people think that buy shouting and rearing up to people that they are the "Big person " Well if he could see his actions in this video ? Dose he do that at home when his parents tell him that 9.00 pm is his bedtime ? It's takes a bigger person to just walk away . Had it happen to me , some large shouty man decided that me doing the speed limit was not good enough so he jumps out and started shouting and swearing trying to intimidate me but I just let him do it , he soon gave up .

@marklittler784

2 жыл бұрын

With a passenger at least you've got a so called independent witness, some groups of passengers would have got out and knocked him out.

@marklittler784

2 жыл бұрын

The Audi driver probably had a bad day or every day he has is a bad day.

@cliffordbegley1139

2 жыл бұрын

@@marklittler784 Yeah, maybe show some empathy " You're needing understanding about my driving & i can see you feel strongly about this & i'm willing to explain" I think he'd really be mentally disturbed if he didn't respond in a non aggressive way to this empathy.

@cain1448

2 жыл бұрын

Did he? look at the 1:45 point. The Audi driver reverses quickly as he thinks the private hire driver is about to hit him. It is about perspective. From the Audi point of view he sees someone driving in the middle of the road blocking traffic (remember he doesn't know the reversing car forced the road position). Then when he states this (not in the best way) he is driven at. From his point of view an act of aggression. I'm not condoning his behaviour but that is what I believe he saw. Also if is so much in a hurry he is now later getting to his destination. Would be good to see his dashcam.

@aevans-jl9ym

2 жыл бұрын

@@cain1448 Spot on, but unfortunately the majority of people won't agree with you

That was impressive. The taxi guy was as cool as a cucumber and so professional. As for the Audi driver, classic trash chav, in a car he can't drive, probably can't afford, a is too big and powerful for him. He's certainly a paid-up member of the 5-percenters.

@willtaylor6112

2 жыл бұрын

I thought he looked more Asian, the Audi driver and acted like a typical cocky Asian wanna be gangster type guy, dealt with a few cocky Asian lads that try and play their mouths and act like a gangster in my time.

@fb1000000

2 жыл бұрын

Bro it's a cheap af A4, and not that powerful at all 😂

@mgproryh

2 жыл бұрын

@@fb1000000 Which only makes the original comment even funnier

@fizzel5711

2 жыл бұрын

@@willtaylor6112 that comment is not only racist but in this case utterly wrong . Our friend in the cheap 💩 Audi is your garden variety whitechavdirty low life and Portsmouth is full of them .

@Musa-qf8fr

2 жыл бұрын

@@willtaylor6112 He looks and sounds like a chav to me. Just because he has a beard that doesn't make him asian

I Live in Portsmouth around the corner from where this was filmed, Portsmouth being a Dockyard and major port town is one of the most densely populated and integrated cities in Europe, and has every type of walk of life in society that you can imagine all living extremely close to each other. [you might describe this as claustrophobic so people sometime react badly] I can honestly say that there are some wonderful people who live here but as per the demographic mentioned above it has more than it fair share of violent thugs. [and just like you said, 5% causing 95% of the trouble] This person is a perfect example of a certain element common to the area. He is the dregs of the local society, His entire world revolves around conflict and violence, he is the type of person who’s only understanding of a disagreement is to automatically descend into a fight to bring it to any resolution, you can guarantee than he has been violently beaten up in the past and he see’s those who beat him as the only people who deserve his respect, so his only affirmation of social standing is to threaten others to demand that same respect that he thinks he is entitled to. [the only thing he understands is fear, ….. either his fear or yours] Living here for nearly 40 years I have dealt with the likes of this idiot on many occasion and I can confirm that if you show any kind of weakness he will attack. If you stay calm, talk softly and stand your ground he will back down, but keep your wits and beware because he may just go for you anyway. If you show aggression he will fight to establish which one of you needs to be afraid. If you show fear he will exploit it. [He is a bully] If you are calm and confidence without showing aggression it will confuse him and unnerve him. …….. The taxi driver did the right thing. If you get one of these idiots Walk away, …. if he follows, put something between you, ……if he keeps coming it means that he had decided to fight, so you then take him out any way you can. If you do take him out you need to do this as a last resort and will need to show the police that you tried to get away and had no choice but to defend yourself, this is usually enough to keep you from being arrested because they will already know who he is and his reputation for being the trouble maker. If you want an analogy… these guys are the young Apes in the jungle going around busting their nuts vying for who is going to be leader of the group, everything goes great for them until they meet up with the big silverback gorilla who slaps the crap out of them.

@wirdy1

2 жыл бұрын

Good analogy... deep down inside us we all have a primeval monkey-brain; but most sensible folk have learned to control it.

@jamesjameson4566

2 жыл бұрын

Just because it's a port town does not mean it needs to have so many foreigners and children of foreigners

@savagehadoken6828

2 жыл бұрын

Ssshhhhh diversity is our strength.

@lapamful

2 жыл бұрын

My earliest memory growing up was my mum arguing with someone about the Rushdie Affair, and the danger it meant when a certain segment of the (growing) population was prepared to go against every law of the land and do in broad daylight what they later did to Lee Rigby. But it was all to no avail. People don't want to listen until their own daughters are threatened, and even then it's still hard to get people to be brave and stand up, as we saw in Telford, Rotherham etc. The community from which this individual emanates is already targeting all types of people, including my own, the Jewish community, but the media says nothing, so people continue to remain asleep or pretend that the threat doesn't exist. But the hour is getting late...

@fizzel5711

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesjameson4566 but James our man in the Audi is a stinkingdirtywhitechav. Totally native to Portsmouth . Any chance him and his ilk can be removed for everyone else’s safety ?

That behaviour should definitely be reported to the police. It's beyond shocking.

@Armed-Forever

2 жыл бұрын

he’s driving like a wanker and for what

People hurrying often cause these issues, yet somehow then find the time to pointlessly pursue them, wasting far more time than a few seconds of inconvenience

@PedroConejo1939

2 жыл бұрын

Always the case, isn't it? I'm in a life-or-death mega-hurry but I've reviewed my diary and now I have endless time to project my insecurities into your life.

@TheRip72

2 жыл бұрын

Just how far out of his way did he go just to act like an idiot?

@fastpedaller2051

Жыл бұрын

@@PedroConejo1939 I had someone rage at me whilst I was driving 25 years ago. - followed us, then 'brake checked' so hard my Wife though we'd not avoid the rear of his car. Then he got out, I shouted through the partially open window "I'll run you over" which made him think better of it and he scuttled back into his car. police not interested, but at least I made him think deeply in that second.

"he's got anger issues" - quote of the day

@khalidacosta7133

2 жыл бұрын

Mental health concerns*

@GG-ml3vr

2 жыл бұрын

Ok,only a minor incident but i personaly know guys who would have sparked out this idiot without raising their heartbeat,karma can be a bitch🤷‍♂️

This is a great example of restraint. I need to learn to calm down a bit as I can easily lose my temper a little when others demonstrate road rage towards me. This video has helped me how to keep calm more. Thanks for sharing, Ashley!

This is what real bravery is. To remain calm and act with a clear head in a stressful situation. I’d love to know more about this guys background. No many can stay so collected like that.

If there's anything we can be sure of, it's that Ashley Neal will be highlighting exemplary ways of dealing with road rage

he's going to miss the shellsuit sale at JD Sports if he takes issue with everyone he feels wronged by on the roads

A point i haven't seen made here: there's a reason why in the Netherlands it's not allowed to park that close to a junction or even a corner. It causes this kind of traffic conflict (not talking about the road rage) where a driver can't keep it's lane and blocks the road at the junction if he wants to continue. Sometimes this still happens and then you just fix it together and move on. The blue car guy was just too stupid or incompetent to come up with a reasonable solution to the situation. Him backing up a couple of yards would have fixed everything in seconds.

Just got back from my bike ride in the country after viewing this clip. I'm not a timid cyclist but having driven most types of transport I try to cycle as a responsible road user. So when I was "tailgated" by a White Van I looked for a passing point. Unfortunately not quickly enough for WVM. It was this or the ditch. So on passing he wanted to "ave a word" stopping in the road after passing me. Usually I would have participated in some "banter" and considered undertaking him as he was stationary in the middle of the road. Having heeded this video I waited for him to finish his viewpoint and drive off. So thanks to this alternative I had a great cycle and no aggro. Cheers mate!

The only thing I would disagree with in this is that this is the kind of thing that needs to be sent plodwards. People who are that angry and on that much of a hair trigger are usually well known to the local constabulary, even the local crown court. You never know, it could be enough to trigger a recall or a bender - and _that_ would be a public service. Alternatively, it's on file for the next time he plays this stunt and actually hurts someone. I think it helped having a reasonable second person in the car to validate what was happening to him. A problem shared etc.

@Jac70

2 жыл бұрын

Nah - we have enough surveillance and tittle-tattle already. Let's have the police investigating crimes not handbags at noon!

@Bedfordshireman

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jac70 This guy almost hit a bike in his anger. That's why this shit needs reporting. Ignoring the dangerous driving and intimidation he was attempting.

@khalidacosta7133

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is the exact thing that SHOULD be sent to the police and pursued. If he got triggered so easily to the point he drives dangerously to make his random point... imagine what would happen if somebody made an actual genuine mistake. People like him need to be taken off the roads for the safety of everyone concerned. I've pursued drivers like this because as a 6ft gorilla of a bloke, when I get out of the car, it often makes the aggressor turn tail. But other people won't be able to and I abhor bullying.

@Jimbob7595

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't really call one sided harassment and dangerous driving "Handbags at noon". These people are a menace and could easily kill or seriously injure someone.

@David-sw2fn

2 жыл бұрын

Yep this guy is clearly out of control. It’s not a minor incident. In fact it’s behaviour of this type, albeit lower level but encountered on an everyday basis, that makes driving so stressful at times. We need to stop kidding ourselves that it’s okay for people with this sort of attitude to be behind the wheel of a car. It’s not.

So… the Audi doesn’t wait, and causes a big song and dance about not being able to turn into the road (despite there being plenty of room to do so). Then he almost kills a cyclist and then gets out shouting “why are you driving dangerously back there?!” Mr Audi needs to give his head a wobble before he tries that with the wrong person and gets put on his arse. But then again, perhaps that might teach him a lesson. Wouldn’t be hard, he’s built like a pipe cleaner 🤣

@goodyeoman4534

2 жыл бұрын

Had a similar experience when trying to turn out my road. An Audi came whizzing in, cutting the corner, and then glaring at me through the window as if it was my fault. Not quite tough enough to get out and try anything, though.

@ianmason.

2 жыл бұрын

He might be built like a pipe cleaner, but I know the type and they can be viciously violent before a reasonable man would switch from "avoiding a fight" to "defending themselves" mode. Most serious fights are not like the movies, they're decided in the first one or two blows. Mind, if he did pick the wrong person in Portsmouth he's likely to wake up inside a container on a ship, with a torch and a copy of "Teach yourself Chinese" next to him.

Well done to the private hire driver. This is the type of driver we need on our roads. 👏 I think he should report this to the police though. The other guys road rage is unlikely to be a one off. His incredibly dangerous driving is likely to cause injury in the future if not dealt with.

As other people have pointed out this is an excellent example of the kind of incident you *should* report to the police. Yes, he probably has anger issues and yes, he's in control of a dangerous piece of machinery which he seems to have no issue using in a dangerous and aggressive manner. The issue is by not reporting him you are becoming part of the problem and he'll likely see your withdrawal and the lack of any material consequence as confirmation not only that this behaviour is acceptable but also right.

I get not wanting to follow up legally as the cab driver, but definitely hand the police this footage. I would want to know this was on record before the boy goes on to victimise another road user

@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24

2 жыл бұрын

What did he do wrong?

@GokuPlaysUK

2 жыл бұрын

police? get a grip pal ffs they are busy tackling real crime

@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24

2 жыл бұрын

@@GokuPlaysUK like people posting mean comments on social media and working as lackeys for corporations. They run scared from serious criminals

@cjmillsnun

2 жыл бұрын

@@GokuPlaysUK Threatening behaviour is real crime. He was angling for a fight.

@Indoor_Carrot

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 Say that to the Met bobby who ran into 2 knife-wielding terrorists with only a baton, Mr keyboard warrior.

I noticed the Ford seeming to block the guy in as well. Hopefully it didn't cause him to redirect his intense anger issues. Thanks for sharing the video and your advice!

@ernestbywater411

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and kudos to the driver of the bronze car for blocking him to let the other car get away.

@L_M_C

2 жыл бұрын

I imagine the silly little man-child in the Audi completely forgot about the first guy and turned his attention to the brown Ford driver and angrily followed them, only to be distracted once again by another innocuous driving transgression and that person then received his ire. I like to think this carried on for hours and the silly man ended up getting a clip round the ear from his mum when he finally got home because his dinner was cold

@paulharper4196

2 ай бұрын

The Ford driver in blocking him off displayed that he wasn't intimidated hy the little shit so wasn't going to be bothered or bullied by him.

Thank you for another excellent video. This reminded me of an incident some years ago when I was driving and my husband was in the passenger seat. We pulled out at a small roundabout, turning right, and a car came from the left straight out in front of me. I got a fright and braked and - although I know it wasn't the wisest thing, tooted my horn once - as much in shock as anything. I then continued on our way, only to find that this car had stopped at the next small roundabout, waiting for me. When he got out of his car, I pushed the button to lock all our doors and he approached my husband's passenger door! He tried to open it, but thankfully I had locked the doors just in time. He then stood directly in front of our car and balled and shouted at us, using the most awful language. We didn't react at all - just stared straight ahead - until he came to his senses a bit and realised he was standing shouting at two obviously 'old' people! He drove off and we continued our journey. If I could have turned the clock back, I wouldn't have used the horn, but his reaction to that was a bit over the top! Interestingly he went for my husband's door rather than mine, even though I was the driver.

Before I even learnt to drive I was aware of road rage. Many years ago a witness in a police case, in which I was also in a witness, had one of the defendants jump out of their vehicle brandishing a baseball bat. This incident caused the baseball wielding man to be arrested for the burglary to which I was a witness. I've always kept this incident in mind when driving as you never know what the other driver is capable of doing.

There seems to be a lot of drivers like this at the moment, scary to think what goes through their minds to get so angry..

@jamesfrench7299

2 жыл бұрын

Girlfriend said she was sick of his lacklustre performance in the cot and wad going to upgrade.

@Johnjohno666

2 жыл бұрын

Clothes/body language suggests he thinks hes some kind of "roadman" shame he didn't flattened when walking in the road, one day he'll do this to someone who wont just drive off.

@raithrover1976

2 жыл бұрын

probably the same insecurity issues that prompt them to buy / lease cars with Audi badges on them.

@jamesfrench7299

2 жыл бұрын

If you have insecurity issues about lasting more than a couple of minutes or getting hard on command, at least aim for the star(s) rather than four zeros.

@sliwka621

11 ай бұрын

If my skin was shit colored I would be upset all the time as well.

I am increasingly coming to the conclusion that driver training needs an element of emotional awareness training. Driving and rage don't mix. The best case is that you waste your own time and the time of the person you have a problem with. The worst case is that an accident is caused or a fight is started and the potential negative consequences are obvious. Very well done to the driver in the clip who seems to have mastered his emotions.

@Indoor_Carrot

2 жыл бұрын

Most people are able to be mature in these situations. Just work in retail for a few months and you'll come to understand what restraint is. The Audi driver was probably raised poorly and never been forced to mature.

@jgameruk

2 жыл бұрын

My conclusion is that driver training needs including a psychiatric evaluation because some people clearly shouldn't be on roads.

@Indoor_Carrot

2 жыл бұрын

@@jgameruk That has its own problems. It would make it very easy for innocent people to be smeared as "Crazy" just for having a mental health issue. A girl with PTSD after being assaulted in her teens isn't allowed a driving licence? A person with depression after a parent dies should have their licence risked? Where do you draw the line?

@Flossie1985

2 жыл бұрын

@@Indoor_Carrot I've worked in retail and encountered people I knew from when I went to church with my mother as a child, people who were as nice as pie in church, who were routinely rude because they didn't recognise me and that's how they were with people they thought were beneath them. I think there are three scenarios in which people show their true attitudes and they are driving, dealing with customer service staff and interacting with people online. Scenarios in which people think there's no comeback for their behaviour.

@Flossie1985

2 жыл бұрын

@@Indoor_Carrot In Germany, people caught committing traffic offences often have to pass a stringent psychological assessment before being allowed the opportunity to get their licences back. It's known officially as the MPU - Medizinisch-Psychologische Untersuchun - and unofficially as the Idiot Test.

Ah a video from my home town! Showcasing the very best and the very worst of driving skills and basic humanity. Portsmouth is similar to London in that it has such a massive population density and space must be shared properly. don't you just love it when bullies don't get the satisfaction they wanted. I like to imagine the taxi driver getting a decent tip from that lady, going home, sitting in the sun in his nice garden, having a beer 🍺 and just enjoying that afternoon in his life, in a way that only someone who has mastered their emotions and mind can.

Super calm, not easy to do. Well done to the driver. Professional.

The only thing I would have done differently is I would have driven behind the blue audi when exiting the junction rather than going past it's front. Sadly I've noticed quite a lot more aggressive driving since covid restrictions came off, at least an encounter every day even with only doing 12,000 miles a year. It used to be less than once a week.

@EeezyNoow

2 жыл бұрын

That might well have been the best plan. The Audi driver might then not have bothered to do a 3-point turn to follow him.

@benitto3

2 жыл бұрын

The blue car wasn’t moving though so he couldn’t get behind it

@andrewwebb3431

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's what I'd have done too. Go left instead of right and then find somewhere to turn around to get back the way you wanted to go. Looks like these are typical Victorian terraced grid-like streets so getting back to his intended route would have been pretty easy. Bonus that in the time it takes the problem Audi to do a 3-point turn our driver could have taken any number of side turns, making it far more difficult for the Audi to track him down again.

@IfInDoubt..

2 жыл бұрын

The Audi lurched backwards which is why the Private Hire driver pulled out in front

@Marvhead

2 жыл бұрын

I think that you're right. The Audi driver was further triggered by the private hire driver turning right across his path.

Wouldn't be surprised if the Audi driver was on some kind of substance. (Steroid rage, cocaine etc). We really don't know these days driving or otherwise. ALWAYS be on your Defensive and stay safe out there. Have been driving 34yrs (20yrs C+E) and I'm still learning everyday.

I take my hat off to this taxi driver. Incredible restraint! I also noted that the Audi driver wasn't indicating when he appeared at speed into the junction. Ironic that he, who likely breaks the rules of the road (and probably the law) regularly, gets so triggered by what should have from his perspective, been a minor mistake.

This is a situation where once the aggressor got out of his car and approached the taxi driver, I'd like to have seen the aggressor put firmly on his ass and then asked what the problem was. Staggering that some seem to go from zero to fight mode just like that.

MAJOR anger issues. I was shocked how quickly it escalated and how quickly he got angry over something so minor.

This needs to be shown on all the Dashcam channels too! And that private hire driver needs to be snapped up as a driver for VIPs with defensive driving like that!

@andrewlong6438

2 жыл бұрын

We need to see more clips from him. I thought he was very good.

@michaelwatkins6820

2 жыл бұрын

Your right Jill. I'll make sure all the dash cam channels get the video by lunch time.

@michaelwatkins6820

2 жыл бұрын

Any more jobs you've got let me know, I'll do them

Cammer did good, this said I would have handled it slightly differently. I would have raise an apologetic hand, backed up a few metres and moved forward to the left (assuming there is now space) and looked to turn behind rather than Infront of the aggressor. With this action I would expect the aggressor to move forwards, probably giving me some verbal but no more than that. I think pulling in front to progress probably increased the density of the red mist.

@patbassman8251

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I said that I agree with you , it was his right of way after all , cutting him up and driving off was antagonistic and didn't help .

Every incident like this should be reported. I would wager that the angry guy has done this before and will certainly do it again if not reported. I see similar incidents like this on almost a daily basis now and it needs to be addressed before people end up getting hurt.

Private hire driver did extremely well to ignore it and continue his day without getting wound up!

Once upon a time parking within about twenty yards of a junction or turning was an offence. Now it’s condoned by painted bays for parked cars scattered about in the most stupid gridlock blind spot places imagine able

@flashylite

2 жыл бұрын

In Southsea, where this took place, they have changed the yellow lines so you can park almost up to the junction. Really dangerous in some places, but it's all to allow more parking spaces in the roads.

@highdownmartin

2 жыл бұрын

@@flashylite Lewes is the same. Since the town was “sold “to ncp and council wardens (2) replaced by Parking attendants( dozens) parking is now allowed on lots of bits that would have got you an obstruction ticket in the eighties. Creates more spaces but the residents parking restrictions cause more empty roads during the day! Ludicrous

@TheGiff7

2 жыл бұрын

It’s only a do not in the HC with an allowance if there is a parking bay. Yellow lines at the corner will also discourage the parking there. I would imagine that if there was a collision at the junction there is a possibility that the parked vehicle could be given a ticket for parking dangerously. Though this is highly unlikely.

@fetchstixRHD

2 жыл бұрын

I was pretty sure that it was explicitly prohibited, was beginning to wonder whether I was going mad (just like reversing out of side roads into main roads)!

@TheGiff7

2 жыл бұрын

@@fetchstixRHD Yeah. One of those weird ones. Even the reversing out of a side road or driveway while not strictly prohibited it’s pretty much not best practice. Again if a collision occurred then the police and insurance would take the reversing into live traffic into account.

This sort of behaviour seems to be more common nowadays, we have far to many emotionally incontentent folks out there

This is the exact reason why I keep my extendable wheel wrench under the driver seat. Obviously it's to make changing a flat tyre much more efficient........

@fingerhorn4

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear. So rather than learn from this and other videos (ie defusing situations or calmly leaving the scene) you'd rather risk escalation with your wrench which if used would be just adding to whatever road rage you come across. Why not take the advice on this channel and defuse.

This channel has helped me so much become a better driver. Ashley your channel is simply one of the best on the site. I often find myself driving and thinking about how Ashley would handle different situations that I encounter and can hear his voice in my head lol. And I'm from America. Cheers mate, keep up the great work. It's helping more people than you think.

@ashley_neal

2 жыл бұрын

These types of comments are thankfully quite common. They are always appreciated 🙏

@raymondbenjamins5884

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me. Not only has my driving become much safer, it's also way more relaxing now. Watching his videos should become a mandatory part of driver education...

@mk1aquatic739

2 жыл бұрын

Thing is as well, in the USA there's a good chance someone will pull a gun on you in situations like this, with the amount of guns in your society. So you probably need to exercise more restraint there, because it really could be life or death! In the UK it's only licenced firearms holders and criminals who own guns. I've seen footage on KZread from the states of drivers opening up on each other when there's a bit of road rage. Here, it's normally just verbal, sometimes a few punches thrown but rarely more than that. Still have to be careful though.

@josephj6521

7 ай бұрын

@@ashley_nealsame for me Neal. In Australia we’re not immune to bad behaviour and I remember “stay calm”. Heck we are only driving from A to B, not at war with each other!

I love how calm the driver was.

This guy is what we colloquially call "pond life".

Excellent point about that last motorist who took up a very effective position in an awkward situation in a very calm and therefore non-obvious and non-confrontational way. If that was intentional, that was excellent- nay, perfect vision, foresight, analysis and decision making alloyed with a lot of calmness and bravery. Motoring genius and top notch human decency.

Jesus lol. Some people really do need to accept that a big part of driving is negotiating and working with other drivers so that we can all make progress. The bloke in the Audi missed the important bit of the guy reversing, hence why the taxi driver was 2 foot over the line. Knowledge is power. If not here then the Audi driver will either end up in a police cell or having a nervous breakdown carrying in like that. Big thumbs up to the taxi driver for handling this situation very well

@mynes120

2 жыл бұрын

Taking your time, being cautious and working with other drivers to get to your destination safety.....we'll be having non off that around here!

@severnsea3924

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, he had no way of knowing that there had been another car reversing, unless he can see around corners. Not that it excuses it, don't really know what the fuss was about. I could have understood it if the tai driver had pulled out on him, as would have probably happened around here.

I can imagine Taxi drivers have to put up with all kinds of aggro from drunks they pick up. Funny how the Audi driver assumed the car parked at the junction was not there when the Taxi approached. Just shows - getting mad at people is never productive - and is often for the wrong reason anyway. All the Audi driver achieved was to waste his own time, risk a fight, and get into a bad mood. And for what? We all make mistakes and I hope he sees this and learns.

@Indoor_Carrot

2 жыл бұрын

He also nearly hit a cyclist. Would not have had fun trying to explain that to the police.

@Ian_Livesey

2 жыл бұрын

Most drunks are friendlier than sober people.

One thing I would have done differently (if possible) if I was faced with such an aggressive and competitive driver, would been to have gone around him to the left, instead of in front of him. Then the aggressive driver might have felt that he'd won, and left it at that.

@lym3204

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you that I would have waved a sorry and moved to the left as the aggressive driver wanted. This would have ended the confrontation. The cammer brought all this onto himself by not knowing how to de-escalate the situation and actually did the opposite. If your empathy skills are low you have little chance of avoiding road rage. So, no that is not how to deal with road rage and I do not commend the cammer as the video suggests.

We had a weekly delivery from a van driver who unloaded glass sheets to our old business, the police were very happy for him to pull up onto the pavement for safety so that it could be transferred straight from the van onto our premises without carrying 4x3ft sheets through the streets. On a regular basis he got serious verbal abuse from motorists who had to wait a moment or two for oncoming traffic. He would just laugh at them. To be fair he was a huge gym-monster and a bit of a scary scary looker. It shows how people think they are "safe" to abuse people under the illusion of safety inside their vehicle.

As a member of a self defence club, I can tell you that he did the correct thing by avoiding confrontation. He had an escape route. From the perspective of the aggressor, he doesn't know what self defence skills his intended target possesses, or whether they are carrying a weapon in their vehicle. Best to keep road rage in check for those reasons alone.

@jhareng

2 жыл бұрын

Taxi driver had the best weapon, sadly very few of us wouldnt have shown the same restraint.

@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24

2 жыл бұрын

I always had this approach to road rage you don't know what the other person can or will do so why risk it over such trivial things. Apparently though this mentality is being a "pussy"

He got angry very quickly, definitely angry about something prior. Guy will likely get taught a lesson eventually.

This is absoultely fantastic and have subscribed. My cousin just got his license and had experienced the exact samething as the Audi driver had done. He kept his cool and came out of the situation without the need to take drastic measures, and I am proud of him for that. Even though I started driving before I even got my permit, I grew up the impression of what makes a good driver is as someone who can lap a race track as quickly as possible. I have come to understand that a good driver is someone who follows all the rules of the road perfectly and being curtious to those around in cars on motorcycles cyclists and foot traffic.

Title of the video says it all - a perfect example of how to respond in this situation. Kudos to the driver at the end who blocked the road rage guy in

Wow, just wow. The level of restraint is impeccable. Top class for the private hire driver with the passenger. Shame not all private hire drivers are like him. As for the see you Next Thursday in the Audi, I'd be so tempted to get out and lamp him one, or run him over when he blocked and chased the car, but wiser heads prevail today. Only critique was not handing this to the police. The guy clearly has problems, and is a threat to other road users.

@shanegrimes1927

2 жыл бұрын

That was exactly my thought, I've watched too many GTA5 videos on here, so was half expecting him to put it back in drive and sort out the problem.

@mikepembo8297

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanegrimes1927 If my kids were in the car and I'd had no way to reverse back, he'd be eating bumper.

@Ian_Livesey

2 жыл бұрын

Quite right, but violence doesn’t solve violence. Imagine going for someone and they have a knife or gun. Your fists won’t save you from that.

@jimjam6958

2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 80's I actually put a guy on my bonnet. Didn't hurt him, later I regretted my actions and told the police exactly what had happened. I heard nothing from them after that.

@zarakdurrani7584

2 жыл бұрын

I got zero tolerance for assholes and frankly fear for the day when I might physically harm someone if they did to me what the jackass did with the private hire in this video.

Audi driver clearly isn't used to driving in tight roads. Even the bad drivers around me in Sheffield, Darnall accept that the road is tight and make sure traffic keeps moving.

@SurgeDashcam

2 жыл бұрын

If he is local to Portsmouth, imagine what he's like on a daily basis. Encounters with other cars on tight roads like that are far from uncommon there.

I live on the outskirts of Portsmouth (Fortunately) and believe me, virtually none of the cities residential streets allow 2 way traffic. Even some of the busy through roads won't allow 2 lanes of traffic. I know people that take taxis to go out in the evening because they'll lose their parking space and that can be half a mile of where they live, if not more. It's the most densely populated city in Europe. I have to say though that overall, the standard of driving isn't as bad as some of the videos on your channel. What I mean by bad is some of the really dangerous boy racer driving. These kind of incidents are quite rare IMO.

I will say. That ignoring someone who is raging at you can also lead them to keep going. I try to put a apologetic hand up, not because I am always in the wrong(sometimes I am). But because it allows them to move on and leave me alone. However I do accept it will lead to the behaviour being reinforced in the ragers mind. Sometimes I ignore sometimes I feel I have to apologize for my safety

The fact he doesn't want to press charges means this will happen to someone else. Don't want him on the roads. When you report someone it's not just revenge it's to keep the country safe

@jackw7714

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Justice isn't just about the victim, it is about society.

Exactly how it should be done, well done to the private hire driver. Could imagine it would of been scary for the passenger though as they wouldn't of had any control of what was happening

@severnsea3924

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. I'm a little bit concerned that a lot of people seem to think it took a great deal of effort for the taxi driver to remain calm. Does that mean they wouldn't have in the same situation? To me it's the obvious thing to do, one person can't have an argument with himself.

The private hire driver was SO calm and focused I am wondering if he had advanced driver training of the type offered by the police or some branches of the armed forces. The style of eyewear and ear piece also hints at that. The passenger must have felt reassured; it would have been incredibly distressing if it had escalated to be in a vehicle driven by someone you don't know but who clearly has anger issues. 👍 to the private hire driver.

Most serious physical confrontations start with something trivial. They then escalate purely because of ego on either or both sides. Take the ego out of it and the situation usually dissolves.

Regardless of any minor mistakes, there's no excuse for the behaviour of that yob. In fact I'm highly disappointed the Police didn't do him for dangerous driving because that's what he did afterwards and press for a long driving ban.

@michaelwatkins6820

2 жыл бұрын

Press for a driving ban? Don't think you know how courts work mate

@Qwertycritical

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwatkins6820 Guess you think he should be let off for being a thug instead.

@Indoor_Carrot

2 жыл бұрын

The taxi driver didn't even report it. What are you on about?

@Qwertycritical

2 жыл бұрын

@@Indoor_Carrot Doesn't matter. If he driving dangerously which he was then the Police should prosecute regardless of what the Taxi driver thinks.

It really didn't look like Angry Blue Audi Man would've had that much trouble driving around the cammer...

You can never know what problems another driver has going on in their life, their emotional state or their mental health. When somebody makes a mistake or is selfish/aggressive just de-escalate. Don’t engage, don’t use full beams, don’t use horns, don’t gesture and don’t use vehicle to obstruct or race. Quicker you are out of the situation the better.

Another person that has probably been in jail recently and is still angry at the world.

Great video, brilliant analysis. Top marks to the private hire driver and the driver who came to his aid. Personally, if I’d got all that on dash cam, I’d have gone to the police.

@brianhoskins1979

2 жыл бұрын

I totally get what you are suggesting as this actually amounts to assault. Just being presented with the threat of violence occurring qualifies as such. But unfortunately I fear that the Police wouldn't really do anything about it. Maybe they would catch up with the driver for a stern word, which could be worth doing, but I doubt they would bother with a prosecution. This is just speaking from my own experience of the Police with this sort of thing.

@edmetcalfe8974

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianhoskins1979 I think you’re almost certainly correct. On at least two occasions I’d argue that the driver is driving without due care (possibly more than that) but I think you’re right that the most he’d get is a talking to. My experiences with the police aren’t exactly positive, either.

@brianhoskins1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@edmetcalfe8974 I could tell you two or three stories about Police inaction but the most relevant is the only time I ever got into a physical altercation with a road rager. A farmer with a big cattle lorry drove into the side of me. Simply didn't see me, apparently. But at the side of the road he became enraged when I wanted to swap details and I ended up being roughed up by two men. Had bruises all up my arm from fending them off from inside my vehicle. Had the entire thing on dash cam. The Police? Well after much back and forth and time spent giving statement and stuff, all they did was talk to him and tell him he had better not do it again. And this was after an actual assault where it got physical, I was on the defensive, and had the bruises and dashcam to show for it. And I could tell you other stories about my car being broken into and all they were willing to do is give me a crime number. And a couple of other things. So I don't really have much faith in that regard. Still, a talking to would be better than nothing because then if this perpetrator were to do something again there would be a better chance of justice being served in the future.

@edmetcalfe8974

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianhoskins1979 yep, I have similar examples. It’s not good enough, but what can you do? 🤷‍♂️

I know the viewer doesn't want to take this further, but in situations like this, the footage should be passed onto the police to, at minimum, make them aware that someone so out of control is out there, and to keep a close eye on them.. this could quite easily have been some less calm, or someone terrified by this behaviour, who does something stupid in anger/fear and hurts someone else..

@JamesWilson01

2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to do it yourself. It's in the public domain now.

@tosspot1305

2 жыл бұрын

They won't do anything. They won't even investigate burglary. Too busy policing Twitter

@marklittler784

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesWilson01 Exactly 😃😀😅😂😭😄🤣

@ianmason.

2 жыл бұрын

In cases like this even if the police don't have enough evidence to secure a conviction if there's enough evidence to convince the police that the driver is violent then that car gets a flag on the PNC to mark them as known violent. So next time there's a cop car with ANPR who just comes up behind them in normal traffic there's a little beep and "Here, John, this one's got a PNC flag. Lets follow him for a mile or two.". If it's an unmarked car, how long before they do something stupid?

@tosspot1305

2 жыл бұрын

They wouldn't do anything at all. They don't even investigate burglary anymore

There's alot of people I've met over the course of my martial arts career who've come from rough area's and had violent pasts who would've leapt at the chance to beat this man into a bloody stain on the road for driving like that if he had done it to their car/van (the audi not the private hire) and yet people still feel a need to carry on in such a ridiculous manner over such trivialities, it truly boggles the mind.

I was in a similar situation about 6 months ago: A van drifted into my lane so I gave a little beep to let them know I was there (I was positioned around their blind spot), they merged anyway causing me to have to brake. The beep had apparently enraged the van driver who pulled up to try and have a word as I passed him. Knowing that he was aggressive, I ignored and carried on. He began to follow me, so not wanting him harassing me on my doorstep (on the way home from work) I found a large roundabout and circled it until he gave up, took about three or four rotations. Had he not, my next stop would have been the police station. Perfect points Ash, and an excellent example. These people want to give you a piece of their mind by any means necessary. Never rise to it.

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

and sadly, most of them don't seem to have any mind to spare.

If the blue Audi driver saw what was happening before he got to the junction as the black car was reversing and causing the taxi driver to use up more space, I think the triggered Road Rage would have never happened. However, this shows clearly how bad of an observer the blue audi driver is. The black car parking up would of still had a driver in the car, so if the Audi Driver had brains and clocked on, none of this would have ever happened, but he didn't have the brains and lacks the intelligence to correct the mistake.

@jamesfrench7299

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for referring to rideshare drivers to what they really are.

I'd lived near these exact roads for a while, and this one was one of the wider of the lot. The issue of going over the centre line isn't something that's easily avoided here, especially when the roads have cars parked illegally at the end. The Audi just needed to take it slow and give the private hire as much space as possible. It was always a concern of mine that someone would turn in like this.

@OpinionFactChecker

2 жыл бұрын

In many countries with housing and roads like this it's no off road parking, no car!

@Hevlikn

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpinionFactChecker we can dream

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

you're not wrong. in the US, that road would either have no parking , or parking on only one side to ensure two full traffic lanes. - but we have the advantage that much of our country was built after cars, so our roads are much wider.

@OpinionFactChecker

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 Many US cities were built with growth in mind, the English have never been a forward looking people!

@OpinionFactChecker

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 I'm Australian by the way and even the 130 year old house I lived in had a driveway for off road parking and a backyard 3 English houses could fit on!

That escalated quickly! I had no idea where the road rage was going to come from but it was all one sided! The irony is, these road ragers are always in a rush, but then can take time out to do things like this!

I absolutely love the video's you share Ashley. Total respect to the private hire driver for ignoring the other driver.

What have we learned in Ashley's videos of the last two days? If you're insecure about the size of your manhood, buy an Audi.

@MagicRat

2 жыл бұрын

Audi drivers have usurped BMW drivers at the top of the cockwomble league. It won’t last long though, the PCP A Class chav is looking to take the top spot

Alarming that these drivers are allowed on the road - comforting to think that one day he'll upset the wrong person or the police. Behaviour like this is just announcing that you have no intention of keeping your license.

@GEOFF0906

2 жыл бұрын

probably lost that ages ago.

I’m glad you pointed out the actions on the ford driver, they effectively ended it all.

I'm a Delivery Driver, and quite literally am sent to new destinations every day, to deliver product orders. This in itself, is stressful enough with a 5.5 ton (tare weight) truck navigating single lane roads, but coupled with traffic and erratic driving from other road users, could be whats contributing to shortages of commercial drivers.

Oh look…an Audi driver! Colour me shocked!

I had a car beep at me while out cycling made me move close to a parked cars it was a very long beep and very scary. Kept my cool and let him pass. I have sent video footage to the police and they have said his standard of driving fell well short of what is expected by to days stranded and are pursuing the matter. I took prime position because of the parked cars to my left.

@goodyeoman4534

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely an offence to do that. I hope he gets punished. A loud beep can be really unnerving.

@itsonlyme9938

2 жыл бұрын

@@goodyeoman4534 It left me shaking. It could be consider as road rage according to the internet and the police have the power to arrest the driver for that.

@goodyeoman4534

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsonlyme9938 Yeah it's one of those that they won't care to investigate. But if someone did it to them they would make an arrest, probably.

@itsonlyme9938

2 жыл бұрын

@@goodyeoman4534 They have sent a letter to the keeper of the car and the driver must comply. if not that is an offence.

The taxi driver might have restricted the incoming lane at the junction, but another thing to be noticed here, and which is performed by a lot of drivers, is that the aggressor in the blue Audi did not turn right in the middle of the junction, as the rule says, but cut across the junction. There is an imaginary bollard in the middle of all junctions, which has to be avoided when turning right. We are all told this when learning to drive.

That man is sooooo cool! Much respect to him. And that dork! Doesn’t deserve to have a license. He actually chased him. Road rage of this nature should be made into a punishable offence.

Top class by the private hire driver, I honestly have no idea why such a big deal was made out of it anyway, Audi driver must get into a lot of arguments 😳. Thanks for sharing ash 👍

@schnozz87

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't worry too much about the Audi driver, little men with big mouths like him tend to eventually speak up to the wrong person and get straightened out...

I agree with others who've said this should be reported to the police. The Audi driver put himself at risk of being arrested on suspicion of public order offences, and could have got badly hurt if he'd picked on someone less understanding.

kudos to your viewer for keeping a cool head! well done. and all efforts to defuse and get away from the situation! cheers from Canada!

I am going to try and follow this gentleman’s example next time I am in a road rage situation. Love his calm and cool attitude!

Imaging being so triggered by something that holds you up 10-15 seconds that you waste the next 5 minutes chasing another driver. What a tool.

THIS is why the highway code indicates parking within 10 meters of a junction is a no-no. Some odd road markings from the council here. The code does still allow parking in an 'authorised parking space'. (Rule 243)

@jhareng

2 жыл бұрын

Bottom line he should have looked where he was going. Would you pull in to a road that was knowingly blocked or restricted which would show lack of awareness and also lack of highway code knowledge, hence has he got a licence. He had the attitude its my side of the road no one else should be in it even though taxi was already there, therefore had priority.

@fetchstixRHD

2 жыл бұрын

I always get annoyed when people park right up on junctions, regardless of how I’m travelling. Worst offenders are vans that then make it impossible to see around unless you’ve got wings, at which point you may as well just fly across the road anyway 😔 Mind you, I’m lucky in not needing a parking space on the street, I guess there could be an argument about needing fewer cars, I’ll leave that for someone else…

Thanks for playing the clip in full before the analysis!

Well done and great restraint for not running him over, some may have seen him as a serious threat and will just plough through him!

A hands up, a thumbs up, a sorry (whether you mean it or not) also goes a long way. I’d much rather do that than have my heart rate skyrocket.

@mikeh2006

2 жыл бұрын

That's a fair point. I've had similar where people are waving their arms about shouting. If I literally can't do anything because of the situation, which is sometimes the case as I drive a HGV, I wind the window down and interupt their shouting with a suggestion of how to fix the situation. It always catches them off guard when you react with a friendly suggestion to their shouting. And so far has always resulted in a positive outcome for me. I had one where I met a porsche on a country lane, he was very upset by the prospect of driving his porsche on the rutted muddy grass verge, but he was trying and getting very annoyed. I put my window down and said, "don't drive that on there, i'll get round you, just wait there" He then waited, and I managed to squeeze passed. Problem solved.

But... I thought Mr Numpty was in a rush to turn right? Clearly had time to have a good moan. Well handled Mr Taxi driver. That's how I deal with rage. I'm not interested so just drive off.

This kind of confrontation (if I knew I was in the right) used to raise my hackles when I was younger. Nowadays I take a calmer, more circumspect view. I’ve seen it enough times now to know that if it escalates, nobody wins in the long run. I’ve learned that if you contain the anger and just walk (drive) away, the pumping adrenaline and testosterone soon dissipates and 5 minutes later it’s gone from your mind and you enjoy the rest of the day. If you don’t, you may be living with the consequences for a lot longer if it gets out of hand. It helps to remember that the individual you’re dealing with probably often behaves like that, and is no doubt going to run into someone in the future who will not walk away. So if there is a need for summary justice, which comes at a price, why not leave it to someone else. When I’m driving abroad, especially in countries like Poland, antagonism on the road is on another level, but in that situation I’m usually driving long distance so my philosophy is… it’s their country, and they’re just playing by their own rules, whereas my only objective is to get from A to B safely and without stress. So again, I let it go, and again, I know it’s only a matter of time before they get into a confrontation with someone less forgiving.

Ashley destroys stereotypes about drivers of German cars, and this gentleman destroys stereotypes about private hires. Faith in humanity restored 😇.