Road Rage

[Velociraptor82]

OK so I've seen a few fingers here and there and heard about the violent stories on the news but up until now I've been fortunate enough to have never seen it.

Today however was a different story. As I was coming home from work I was met by a dark green, rundown, EF/EL while I was sitting stationary at the lights. When the lights went green, I accelerated away as I would on any other day while the guy in the Falcon was was caught napping. Anyway I get to the speed limit and look into my mirrors to confirm he was still way behind me and merge into the right lane with the intent of turning right further up the road. A few moments later my eyes are drawn to my mirrors again, to see the falcon looming up on me at about 15-20km quicker. He tailgates me while flashing his headlights and then goes to the left and pulls up beside me. Matching my speed he swerves at me twice, on the second occasion, the driver reached out of his window to slap my mirror, follow by tossing trash at my car.

Being rather terrified of what he might do next, I accelerated away and turned off into a side street suddenly, fearful that he may follow me. Fortunately there was no damage to my mirror but sadly due to my concern for getting out of the situation I didn't take down his number plate to report him.

Sorry to to be venting like this but I suppose what really bugs me is that I cannot understand what motivation this guy had for such behavior.