Crazy Driver Thread

Comfortably Numb · May 24th, 2011, 04:13 AM

I thought I'd start a thread for videos & images of crazy drivers on motorways/highways/freeways/expressways (or whatever you want to call them).

Here's my first contribution to the thread - crazy drivers in Miami:

Driving in Miami is a major hazard.

***I-275westcoastfl*** · May 24th, 2011, 05:36 AM

Nothing really crazy in those videos, just aggressive or stupid drivers, I've come across worse in Miami each time I was there lol. You want crazy drivers time to pull up Russia or India videos.

***Xusein*** · May 24th, 2011, 05:41 AM

The only real problem I have is if they don't signal. If they avoid that, I honestly don't care.

I prefer dealing with speeders than those ridiculous slow drivers who go on the wrong lane.

***Xusein*** · May 24th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Not on a highway but still, what a lucky crazy dude.

***I-275westcoastfl*** · May 24th, 2011, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xusein

The only real problem I have is if they don't signal. If they avoid that, I honestly don't care.

I prefer dealing with speeders than those ridiculous slow drivers who go on the wrong lane.

Yeah I am the same way, no signal and staying in the left lane piss me off like there is no tomorrow.

***I-275westcoastfl*** · May 24th, 2011, 06:10 AM

With those left lane idiots I want to do this..

Botev1912 · May 24th, 2011, 06:20 AM

Botev1912 · May 24th, 2011, 06:23 AM

RKC · May 24th, 2011, 10:56 AM

watch the white van

joshsam · May 24th, 2011, 12:28 PM

joshsam · May 24th, 2011, 12:42 PM

joshsam · May 24th, 2011, 12:49 PM

joshsam · May 24th, 2011, 12:56 PM

joshsam · May 24th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comfortably Numb

I thought I'd start a thread for videos & images of crazy drivers on motorways/highways/freeways/expressways (or whatever you want to call them).

Here's my first contribution to the thread - crazy drivers in Miami:

Driving in Miami is a major hazard.

That's considered normal here...
I've seen lots of things and this is only Belgium.
S and E europe are crazy i think.

RKC · May 24th, 2011, 01:17 PM

yeah, that's just a couple of sudden lane changes, not even very close. yeah they should indicate, but some just seem like they don't know where they're going, and some are caused by cars staying in the left lane that is actually illegal (at least it is here on two or more lane roads and motorways).

joshsam · May 24th, 2011, 01:24 PM

It is also illegal here (think in most countries it is), always drive right when there are no other cars and when not overtaking another car.

Edit:

A facebook page on Belgian drivers
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5069987209

Quote:

Are Belgian Drivers the Worst in Europe?
The Germans drive fast; the Italians drive recklessly and the French make it up as they go along, but they all have one thing in common: they know what they're doing. Having lived and driven in Belgium for 3 years, I can honestly say that Belgian drivers are rubbish. Here are some of the more annoying habits:
1. Not indicating. EVER.
2. Pulling out in front of you from a side road forcing you to slam on your brakes despite the fact that there is absolutely NOTHING behind you and they could have waited for you to pass.
3. Failing to tell the difference between green and red (this also applies to Belgian pedestrians).
4. Not being able to park properly ("Taxi! Kerb please").
5. Failing to grasp the priority rule, even when it's explained in any one of the 4 recognised languages of the country.
6. Never ever stopping for pedestrians at zebra crossings - those black and white stripes are just invisible.
7. Junction-blocking. People, the rule is simple: if you can't get through the junction the other side DON'T ENTER IT.
Anyone got any more? (Lees minder)

DanielFigFoz · May 24th, 2011, 03:34 PM

That Miami one reminds me of the M25

Number seven would apply the the UK, as would someother things that aren't illegal here such as middle-lane hogging and undertaking (the latter mainly in London).

In Portugal people tailgate a lot and drive fast, but other than that Portuguese drivers aren't as bad as their reputation. They even stop at crossings and always go to the slow lane if not overtaking.

g.spinoza · May 24th, 2011, 03:52 PM

Except for 2, 7 and maybe 4, those Belgians look suspiciously like Italians...

***ChrisZwolle*** · May 24th, 2011, 04:34 PM

I also think Belgian drivers are pretty bad. I mean there's chaotic traffic in Paris, but otherwise it's pretty doable in France. But in Belgium I've seen many people backing up on the shoulder to take the exit they missed. Belgium's traffic fatality rate is also the worst in western Europe (tied with Portugal).

Cicerón · May 24th, 2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshsam

Creative solutions

May 24th, 2011, 04:13 AM	#1
Comfortably Numb FÖRBJUDEN Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,397 Likes (Received): 132	Crazy Driver Thread I thought I'd start a thread for videos & images of crazy drivers on motorways/highways/freeways/expressways (or whatever you want to call them). Here's my first contribution to the thread - crazy drivers in Miami: Driving in Miami is a major hazard.

May 24th, 2011, 05:41 AM	#3
*Xusein* Somali Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kingdom Come Posts: 24,555 Likes (Received): 427	The only real problem I have is if they don't signal. If they avoid that, I honestly don't care. I prefer dealing with speeders than those ridiculous slow drivers who go on the wrong lane. __________________ SkyscraperCity SOOMAALIYA

May 24th, 2011, 05:45 AM	#4
*Xusein* Somali Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kingdom Come Posts: 24,555 Likes (Received): 427	Not on a highway but still, what a lucky crazy dude. __________________ SkyscraperCity SOOMAALIYA

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*I-275westcoastfl* Jestem Hardkorem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 5,538 Likes (Received): 29	Nothing really crazy in those videos, just aggressive or stupid drivers, I've come across worse in Miami each time I was there lol. You want crazy drivers time to pull up Russia or India videos.

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*I-275westcoastfl* Jestem Hardkorem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 5,538 Likes (Received): 29	With those left lane idiots I want to do this..

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May 24th, 2011, 01:17 PM	#15
RKC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Budapest Posts: 1,484 Likes (Received): 4	yeah, that's just a couple of sudden lane changes, not even very close. yeah they should indicate, but some just seem like they don't know where they're going, and some are caused by cars staying in the left lane that is actually illegal (at least it is here on two or more lane roads and motorways).

May 24th, 2011, 03:34 PM	#17
DanielFigFoz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Figueira da Foz / London Posts: 3,824 Likes (Received): 111	That Miami one reminds me of the M25 Number seven would apply the the UK, as would someother things that aren't illegal here such as middle-lane hogging and undertaking (the latter mainly in London). In Portugal people tailgate a lot and drive fast, but other than that Portuguese drivers aren't as bad as their reputation. They even stop at crossings and always go to the slow lane if not overtaking.

May 24th, 2011, 03:52 PM	#18
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May 24th, 2011, 04:34 PM	#19
*ChrisZwolle* Road user Join Date: May 2006 Location: Zwolle Posts: 28,757 Likes (Received): 444	I also think Belgian drivers are pretty bad. I mean there's chaotic traffic in Paris, but otherwise it's pretty doable in France. But in Belgium I've seen many people backing up on the shoulder to take the exit they missed. Belgium's traffic fatality rate is also the worst in western Europe (tied with Portugal). __________________ Visit the Highways & Autobahns section! my clinched highways • highway pictures @ Flickr and Youtube

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