[oisindoyle]

Originally Posted by -Chris-

Taking the above into account, what would you suggest the correct line of action is when confronted by an obviously over-aggressive driver like the OP encountered?

IMHO, if they reacted as described, they're imbalanced and a danger to other drivers at best.

So if the radio company don't care, and the taxi regulator doesn't care, should the Gardai care? What's the best option for pursuing this without resorting to getting out of your car and matching aggression with aggression?

Why pursue it ? what good will it do ,It is clearly eating up the OP, move on forget about it.

No one was injured thankfully,no damage was done thankfully ,people lost the head ,it happens ,unfortunately.

I have come across many an agressive driver (as I am sure many on here have done ),if they want to get worked up let them .Whats the point in getting into a shouting match ....

[DWCommuter]

Originally Posted by -Chris-

Taking the above into account, what would you suggest the correct line of action is when confronted by an obviously over-aggressive driver like the OP encountered?

IMHO, if they reacted as described, they're imbalanced and a danger to other drivers at best.

So if the radio company don't care, and the taxi regulator doesn't care, should the Gardai care? What's the best option for pursuing this without resorting to getting out of your car and matching aggression with aggression?

Well Chris its simple really. Take the reg number and report it to the Gardai. I was once in the wrong on the road and delivered a tirade of abuse to the other driver. It was reported. I got a visit from the Gardai and admitted it. No action taken, but I passed on a written letter of apology admitting that I was a complete asshole in the drama that followed my mistake. When more do that instead of claiming to be perfect or judging others on the road, we may get somewhere.

[-Chris-]

Originally Posted by oisindoyle

Why pursue it ? what good will it do ,It is clearly eating up the OP, move on forget about it.

No one was injured thankfully,no damage was done thankfully ,people lost the head ,it happens ,unfortunately.

I have come across many an agressive driver (as I am sure many on here have done ),if they want to get worked up let them .Whats the point in getting into a shouting match ....

Why pursue it? People lost the head?

One person lost the head in a big way (according to the OP's account) and I'd rather the Gardai or someone had a word with him before he loses the head with someone else (potentially my wife/elderly mother etc.).

[ripcord]

Originally Posted by DWCommuter

Hi Ripcord

Thanks for the pics which I suggested way back in the thread. Yes indeed you were in the right according to the Rules of the Road. The Taxi Driver was wrong.
You blew the horn to avoid a collision and rightly so.

I hope you get the apologies you deserve on this thread, but I will warn you that this forum is great for having a go, but not so hot on owning up and admitting they got it arse over tit.

Cheers.
Apologies?? We'll be ice skating in hell before that happens!!

[ripcord]

Hi folks,

As I mentioned in a (quite) earlier post, i've already resolved this. I rang the taxi company owner, he apologised and admitted the taxi driver was in the wrong and shouldn't have done what he did.

My current annoyance (it's been a tough week!! ) is the posters on here who made up the story themselves. Assumed what happened. Branded me as agressive, racing, road rager. (take paddylands post as a great example). That is not on.

Thankfully, the more sensible ones are talking now, suggesting about what should people do after these situations occur. This is really what I wanted to know in the first place.

Hey, does anyone remember this from my first post?

Originally Posted by ripcord

However, none of this is the issue. Guess what happened next! .

Funny how these threads unfold!

[montane]

Originally Posted by DWCommuter

So blowing your horn is now an automatic way of initiating aggression? I must remember that the next time a car nearly collides with me.
?

Agreed, going through Rathmines last week a D4 driver in an Audi SUV cut into my lane. I had to jam hard on the brakes to avoid hitting him. I tapped the horn as I was braking to warn him.

At the next set of lights I pulled up beside his SUV. He was holding his middle finger up at me. I was completely confused and asked him what was the problem. He turned my question back at me shouting what was my "focking" problem. I just said man you need to calm down and rolled my window back up. I've had enough arguments with complete tossers to realise they're pointless.

[DWCommuter]

Originally Posted by montane

Agreed, going through Rathmines last week a D4 driver in an Audi SUV cut into my lane. I had to jam hard on the brakes to avoid hitting him. I tapped the horn as I was braking to warn him.

At the next set of lights I pulled up beside his SUV. He was holding his middle finger up at me. I was completely confused and asked him what was the problem. He turned my question back at me shouting what was my "focking" problem. I just said man you need to calm down and rolled my window back up. I've had enough arguments with complete tossers to realise they're pointless.

Its interesting to note that this always happens to me after some dick has been in the wrong.

After many years of driving and making mistakes and owning up and learning from my stupidity, I'm still stunned that many here on this forum are devoid of basic road knowledge. I guess the RAB will always be an issue for "know it all Irish drivers". A great thread. It really highlighted how many still don't have a clue and aren't willing to admit it.

[cuppa]

Thanks for that, because I probably would have drove the same as the Taxi, going on the old rule, when did they change this, It was back in 87 i did my test . And i don't really watch TV especially adverts.

Sometimes the main road is not at 12 o'clock or straight on ,what do you do then, do you use right or left lane, just wondering.

[Spook_ie]

So you mean you were approaching the RAB from this direction?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...4,0.00327&z=19

Now, not knowing Galway intimately , I would assume that the majority of traffic would be turning 1st left onto the Sean Mulvoy Road, which would normaly cause congestion in the left hand lane, whereby the RoR does say that you may use the RHL on the approach, however from looking at the approach (regardless of RoR) the natural approach to that RAB would be IMO the RHL for the last two junctions. Upon closer inspection ( just for the pedants out there ) the actual map of the RAB the exit road isn't exactly at 12.00 but more like 1.00 when account is taken of the entry angle of the road to the RAB

Edited bit Also upon closer examination of the photographs I can see as a reasonably curteous driver that approaching in the RHL would allow people to exit from the garage on the left

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...3,0.00327&z=19

Please advise if I don't have the correct RAB or approach road from your descriptions

[ripcord]

Originally Posted by Spook_ie

So you mean you were approaching the RAB from this direction?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...4,0.00327&z=19

Yep, that's the one.

Originally Posted by Spook_ie

Now, not knowing Galway intimately , I would assume that the majority of traffic would be turning 1st left onto the Sean Mulvoy Road, which would normaly cause congestion in the left hand lane, whereby the RoR does say that you may use the RHL on the approach,

This is Galway. I would say there is congestion on both lanes. Please read the rules of the road again (on www.rotr.ie ). You may only use the right lane if:

• the left-hand lane is only for turning left or is blocked or closed, or
• when directed by a Garda.

A bit of traffic does not consitute the lane being "blocked". God help us if it did...

Originally Posted by Spook_ie

however from looking at the approach (regardless of RoR) the natural approach to that RAB would be IMO the RHL for the last two junctions.

Incredible! Now you are basing your opinions regardless of the rotr!!! And just doing whatever feels natural!! I really hope I never encounter you on the roads..

Originally Posted by Spook_ie

Upon closer inspection ( just for the pedants out there ) the actual map of the RAB the exit road isn't exactly at 12.00 but more like 1.00 when account is taken of the entry angle of the road to the RAB

You're view on this is getting rapidly weaker! Talking about the "angle of approach" to a roundabout is getting desperate. Your own link even disproves you!! Look at the blue car (in the street view link) and draw a line from it through the center of the roundabout. Where do you end up?

Originally Posted by Spook_ie

Also upon closer examination of the photographs I can see as a reasonably curteous driver that approaching in the RHL would allow people to exit from the garage on the left

Eh... in that link I don't see any driver approaching in the RHL. I see 6 cars AT the RAB - 4 in the LHL and 2 in the RHL.
Even if that situation occured, that 'curteous' driver would be in the wrong lane! And he/she could make the same mistake the taxi did!!

Again, thanks to those keeping the discussion going about what to do AFTER the incident. I'm getting weary trying to explain this stuff over and over again....

[ciarak7511]

I've seen them do all sorts of things, I remember once I was in a lane to turn right a taxi suddenly almost went into the side of me from the left lane, I couldn't even see if he was indicating cos all I could see was the side of his car trying to push into mine! I had to break quickly the guy and the back almost went into me cos of this foolish behaviour. Anyway I rarely see them using their indicators anyway they think they own the roads.

[giant_midget]

Originally Posted by ciarak7511

I've seen them do all sorts of things, I remember once I was in a lane to turn right a taxi suddenly almost went into the side of me from the left lane, I couldn't even see if he was indicating cos all I could see was the side of his car trying to push into mine! I had to break quickly the guy and the back almost went into me cos of this foolish behaviour. Anyway I rarely see them using their indicators anyway they think they own the roads.

Taxi drivers are the lowest form of humans, the have no manners and constantly complain.
You did crap in school and got no 3rd level education and you are naturally an asshole then become a taxi driver...lifes failures...

[tayto lover]

Originally Posted by giant_midget

Taxi drivers are the lowest form of humans, the have no manners and constantly complain.
You did crap in school and got no 3rd level education and you are naturally an asshole then become a taxi driver...lifes failures...

Years ago only the rich kids got third level education (because it had to be paid for) and many poor families didn't even make 2nd level believe it or not. Just because you are a product of fairly prosperous generation does not give you the right to look down your nose at or abuse those who did not get the chance of third level education.
I'm not a taxi driver by the way nor did i get to third level. I educated myself and did well in life. Less of the abuse please.

[giant_midget]

Originally Posted by tayto lover

Years ago only the rich kids got third level education (because it had to be paid for) and many poor families didn't even make 2nd level believe it or not. Just because you are a product of fairly prosperous generation does not give you the right to look down your nose at or abuse those who did not get the chance of third level education.
I'm not a taxi driver by the way nor did i get to third level. I educated myself and did well in life. Less of the abuse please.

your right, I structured my rant wrong. It was solely directed at taxi drivers. it was not a dig at anyone else.. i was trying to point out the low level of people skills/education & and moronic temperement that taxi drivers have. In my old job we used to deal with a lot of taxi drivers and i can safely say that 99.9% of them are assholes.

[-Chris-]

Originally Posted by ciarak7511

I've seen them do all sorts of things, I remember once I was in a lane to turn right a taxi suddenly almost went into the side of me from the left lane, I couldn't even see if he was indicating cos all I could see was the side of his car trying to push into mine! I had to break quickly the guy and the back almost went into me cos of this foolish behaviour. Anyway I rarely see them using their indicators anyway they think they own the roads.

Originally Posted by giant_midget

Taxi drivers are the lowest form of humans, the have no manners and constantly complain.
You did crap in school and got no 3rd level education and you are naturally an asshole then become a taxi driver...lifes failures...

Originally Posted by giant_midget

your right, I structured my rant wrong. It was solely directed at taxi drivers. it was not a dig at anyone else.. i was trying to point out the low level of people skills/education & and moronic temperement that taxi drivers have. In my old job we used to deal with a lot of taxi drivers and i can safely say that 99.9% of them are assholes.

Lads, this is not a taxi-driver rant/bashing thread (and if it was, I'd lock it because they're pointless). Please either discuss the specifics of the situation at hand or your own experience of similar.

Thanks