Bad Drivers - How do you spot 'em

Thad E Ginathom · 28th November 2022, 00:17

Under the influence? Or just flying high on doing that stupid stuff for kicks?

We'll never know. Except that for certain it is stupid. Because even if he is a "skilled" rider (haha, he probably thinks he is), no amount of skill could save him from deviations in speed or direction of other drivers that he cannot foresee.

sumeethaldankar · 30th November 2022, 20:30

https://youtu.be/PeVxzqB7Sug

Gentleman Bolero driver thinks he has the right of way and darts in the middle of my way at a crossing. First 10 secs.

clevermax · 30th November 2022, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Under the influence? Or just flying high on doing that stupid stuff for kicks?

Most probably for kicks. I too have seen & experienced these kind of riders. They'll come so close to your car while overtaking you, and some will even look back to see your reaction.

Emvi · 30th November 2022, 21:06

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Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Gentleman Bolero driver thinks he has the right of way and darts in the middle of my way at a crossing. First 10 secs.

Devil-may-care attitude on display.

Btw, Isn't that a Maruti Carry?

sumeethaldankar · 30th November 2022, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Emvi

Devil-may-care attitude on display.

Btw, Isn't that a Maruti Carry?

Yup thanks. Edited video title.

saisree · 1st December 2022, 08:30

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Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Gentleman Bolero driver thinks he has the right of way and darts in the middle of my way at a crossing. First 10 secs.

Was travelling through Patna to Darbhanga and encountered these aplenty which includes our Can driver too. I tried to educate my cab driver on this and he says “I will stop doing it, but, who will stop the others. I will be pushed down the lane and you will reach your destination tomorrow Morning”.
Couldn’t do much and I sat with my hands and lips taped.

StopUnderrides · 2nd December 2022, 23:06

I was the idiot driver yesterday. I was behind an overloaded Tata Ace going at 25kph got frustrated and overtook it without sufficient clearance.
No crash but I need to learn to be patient while driving.

MT_Hyderabad · 4th December 2022, 13:05

Spotted a moroni few days back.

I don't know why people try to overtake when the vehicle in front is already at respectable speeds.
This lady was probably going to the same school, for which the bus was heading. It is just one kilometer away from this spot.

Failing overtaking attempts. Near miss towards the end!

https://youtu.be/tITQ7M19Yrc

chaitanyakrish · 12th December 2022, 16:41

Saw this Alto few days back on NICE Road.

1. At first he moved to the shoulder region.
2. He saw a slow moving car there, he should've seen that before moving, but he didn't.
3. Then he changed 2 lanes and moved to right lane, without seeing what's ahead.
4. Then he crossed the truck on left lane and moved to shoulder again.
5. All this in a matter on 5-6 seconds.

https://youtu.be/fG9bxI7ymxc

clevermax · 12th December 2022, 17:14

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Originally Posted by MT_Hyderabad

Failing overtaking attempts. Near miss towards the end!
https://Youtu.be/tITQ7M19Yrc

Underpowered car plus drivers who lack the survival skills on Indian roads - lethal combination!

For me, a car with instant power on tap is much safer than an underpowered car.

AtulC · 15th December 2022, 09:41

KA 51 MD 7512- White Verna in Eco World.
This woman is DANGEROUS.

Definitely will not call her a lady driver for the lack of ladylike mannerisms. She kept showing her middle finger just for nicely asking her to pay attention to the stop sign and the traffic instead of being on the phone. and yes she was driving with both the ORVMs closed and dangerously weaving through the traffic. Even the traffic marshall showing the stop sign looked shocked as to what the hell is she doing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBLgrb1jm7Y

asmr · 18th December 2022, 15:49

Here's my next set of clips from Chennai.

https://youtu.be/PauWecGgcns

Torq · 18th December 2022, 16:32

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Originally Posted by AtulC

shocked as to what the hell is he doing.

While she has cut the line rather dangerously, I cannot help but notice your rashness when overtaking her on the single lane inspite of a two wheeler guy stopped there. Close indeed.

AtulC · 19th December 2022, 09:04

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Originally Posted by Torq

While she has cut the line rather dangerously, I cannot help but notice your rashness when overtaking her on the single lane inspite of a two wheeler guy stopped there. Close indeed.

I can assure it wasnt as it may have looked in the dashcam footage. Cheers.

PrasannaDhana · 26th December 2022, 11:22

Imagine making the decision to take a U turn on the highways around a curve, driving on the wrong side, just to save 500m of extra driving to get to the intersection.

Common sense, sadly, isn't common.

https://youtu.be/0TWTlM1nLqk

28th November 2022, 00:17	#12241
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,149 Thanked: 27,836 Times	Re: Bad Drivers - How do you spot 'em Under the influence? Or just flying high on doing that stupid stuff for kicks? We'll never know. Except that for certain it is stupid. Because even if he is a "skilled" rider (haha, he probably thinks he is), no amount of skill could save him from deviations in speed or direction of other drivers that he cannot foresee.
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2nd December 2022, 23:06	#12247
StopUnderrides BHPian Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 537 Times	Re: Bad Drivers - How do you spot 'em I was the idiot driver yesterday. I was behind an overloaded Tata Ace going at 25kph got frustrated and overtook it without sufficient clearance. No crash but I need to learn to be patient while driving.
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