Close-call thread (Dash Cam)

[Double]

Watch the extended version. It is obvious the focus had ill intent.

The only defense left for the Focus is that he went out to warn about the oncoming traffic in the first part by moving over into the other lane, haha

But ye this does really show the Focus instigated something that could have ended badly.

Just goes to show how easy it is to manipulate information by messing up the context making it look like something complete different was happening.

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[goldengooner]

That driver in the Focus was a total dick. He's lucky you guys didn't wait for him down the road and stone him to death.

yea he was, and did not like the flash sports cars zooming past him.
But the last Stang took a crazy risk, of smashing into the back of the focus, then what would have happened?
Over here the Stang would have been guilty as you smashed into the back of him.
Was it worth it? maybe getting the Stang smashed up
If you was on your own, would you have gone past him, or waited a bit ?

 

[mustang1]

yea he was, and did not like the flash sports cars zooming past him.
But the last Stang took a crazy risk, of smashing into the back of the focus, then what would have happened?
Over here the Stang would have been guilty as you smashed into the back of him.
Was it worth it? maybe getting the Stang smashed up
If you was on your own, would you have gone past him, or waited a bit ?

An accident might be determined as both drivers at fault. Then each files on their own insurance. Although the other car could easily say they were trying to avoid an animal in the road, even something small that doesn't show up on the dash cam. And they have the double yellow line to argue their case.

Middle of no-where is a bad place for an accident. And this type of thing could result in a roll over accident by either party. My guess is there was group dynamic going on and the Mustang didn't want to get separated, particularly if they got concerned that they would continue to be blocked.

 

[klumpikat]

The only defense left for the Focus is that he went out to warn about the oncoming traffic in the first part by moving over into the other lane, haha

But ye this does really show the Focus instigated something that could have ended badly.

Just goes to show how easy it is to manipulate information by messing up the context making it look like something complete different was happening.

Yeah, I should have had more to the clip in the beginning, I thought what I had showed was enough. But I was so enthralled with my (fake) passing skills and escaping death :lol:

 

[klumpikat]

An accident might be determined as both drivers at fault. Then each files on their own insurance. Although the other car could easily say they were trying to avoid an animal in the road, even something small that doesn't show up on the dash cam. And they have the double yellow line to argue their case.

Middle of no-where is a bad place for an accident. And this type of thing could result in a roll over accident by either party. My guess is there was group dynamic going on and the Mustang didn't want to get separated, particularly if they got concerned that they would continue to be blocked.

This. Except here in CA I would have been considered 100% at fault, as I broke the law...regardless of his extremely dangerous driving. As far as driving with others, well, there is a pack mentality thing.
One time I was harrassed by a few of about 100 BMW drivers flying up the 15 (for driving school, ironically)...but my life wasn't necessarily put in danger, I just moved over. With the exception of the idiot who cut between me and a truck in the far right lane

 

[klumpikat]

yea he was, and did not like the flash sports cars zooming past him.
But the last Stang took a crazy risk, of smashing into the back of the focus, then what would have happened?
Over here the Stang would have been guilty as you smashed into the back of him.
Was it worth it? maybe getting the Stang smashed up
If you was on your own, would you have gone past him, or waited a bit ?

I agree with you 100% about the crazy risk I took. But I had no time to figure out what else to do as the guy suddenly swerved all the way in my direction. I was just passing him on the left like everyone else. I had no time to go around him on the right, he really threw me off and I really wanted to keep moving, not slam on the brakes in the middle of the road...I had more than a dozen mustangs behind me

 

[GT Pony]

Except here in CA I would have been considered 100% at fault, as I broke the law...regardless of his extremely dangerous driving. e

Not so sure about that. If there was a wreck and you had dash cam video showing that he was road raging and purposely blocked and tried to run you off the road, then he'd probably be charged with something. He could be charged with reckless endangerment, and if he would have caused a wreck that killed someone most likely charged with vehicular homicide.

After seeing the longer version of the video, the guy was obviously road raging and risking at least a crash if not more with his actions. Regardless if you passed illegally or not, no civilian has the right to use their car as a weapon to try and stop anybody from breaking the law.

 

[Asharus]

How did the rest of the convoy fare with the the SJW

 

[NvrFinished]

I was in the car directly behind Kat. The car did turn off onto the dirt road, but I suspect it was just coincidence that dirt road was there. I thought for sure I was witnessing an accident in progress because you could not fit the width of a tennis shoe between her car and the Focus when she made it by. :shocked: It definitely raised the hair on the back of my neck when it happened.

 

[klumpikat]

I was in the car directly behind Kat. The car did turn off onto the dirt road, but I suspect it was just coincidence that dirt road was there. I thought for sure I was witnessing an accident in progress because you could not fit the width of a tennis shoe between her car and the Focus when she made it by. :shocked: It definitely raised the hair on the back of my neck when it happened.

I did not even bother to look behind me to see where he was going next. I just wanted to gtfo.
I am really glad you didn't inadvertently get involved in any of it.

 

[klumpikat]

I want to apologize for assuming there was no dirt road ahead. Looked like any other pullout at a glance.

There was no yellow sign indicating a road on the left was just ahead. I also understand the road may not be official so said sign probably would not exist, I lived in BFE in NC and we had those dirt roads/lengthy driveways. However, neighbors installed posts with a little red or blue reflector on the tip as an indicator of their presence

Here, there was no colored marker, let alone some little rusty old street sign.
I assumed nothing was there and at high speed as well as the video I apparently missed it until someone provided a still.

Again, not trying to justify my action, it's just the truth. Lesson learned

 

[NvrFinished]

I did not even bother to look behind me to see where he was going next. I just wanted to gtfo.
I am really glad you didn't inadvertently get involved in any of it.

Haha... Me too! I had slowed down some after seeing what was going on ahead so I wasn't too worried. I most likely would have been able to stop or slow down enough. It just would have been nasty to see the side of your car get taken out.

What you need to post is the 1/4 mile long train of jeeps going 45 mph that we all passed!

 

[klumpikat]

What you need to post is the 1/4 mile long train of jeeps going 45 mph that we all passed!

We would only be able to see a colored blur:lol:

 

[Double]

I was in the car directly behind Kat. The car did turn off onto the dirt road.

That's why even the smallest of law breaking can result in a big mess. I mean this double yellow might as well been put down because of the countless of unmarked dirt roads resulting in exactly this situation. So you might say you did safe passes actually were not safe, because of exactly this situation here.

Sure you have done it countless of times without any issues but the more you do it the chances of something like this happening are just a matter of time.

 

[BigDinTexas]

That's why even the smallest of law breaking can result in a big mess. I mean this double yellow might as well been put down because of the countless of unmarked dirt roads resulting in exactly this situation. So you might say you did safe passes actually were not safe, because of exactly this situation here.

Sure you have done it countless of times without any issues but the more you do it the chances of something like this happening are just a matter of time.

Honestly, watching the video, I don't think it would've made a bit of difference if there was a dashed line instead of a double yellow... that focus was moving over the line themselves... :shrug:

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