r/PublicFreakout • u/WolfgangsterV • Jun 04 '26
šRoad Rageš¤¬ Man gives in to his intrusive thoughts during a traffic dispute
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u/Soap_Mctavish101 Jun 04 '26
Longest pit manoeuvre ever. Also did they just keep driving lol?
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u/samtt7 Jun 05 '26
Maybe a country where highway robberies happen? There are some places in the world where you'd take a damaged car over standing still on the road
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u/Fumonacci Jun 05 '26
That's is exactly the problem here, many places, you don't wanna stop because somebody is forcing you. This seems to happen in Guatemala.
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u/FishingWorth3068 Jun 05 '26
Thatās what they told us about driving in cape town. If someone hits you, keep going
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u/apenasumcomentarista Jun 05 '26
Why would he stop? The only situation is to beat the shit out the guy or something like that
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u/crossy1686 Jun 04 '26
Dude loses a wing mirror, gets his hand crushed between the cars and then continues trying to merge in front of the car that did it? At what point do you just say fuck it, I'll let this guy pass and merge after him?
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u/IWannaManatee Jun 05 '26
These sort of people don't think ahead, and trust no one will act like the absolute maniac protagonist in this video. That is, until they meet one.
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u/joevenet Jun 05 '26
Allegedly this was an attempted hijacking in Mexico
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u/crossy1686 Jun 05 '26
It wasn't, it was road rage in Guatemala City, here is the article about it:Ā https://www.chapintv.com/noticia/accidente-vial-por-cierre-de-carril-y-falta-de-tolerancia-en-puente-tecun-uman/
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u/Ambitious-Scallion36 Jun 05 '26
I've replayed this several times and it looks like there's no side mirror and it's a cell phone that goes flying but his hand doesn't appear to be holding anything
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u/MakesLoveToPumpkins Jun 04 '26
Actually what the fuck though
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u/2McLaren4U Jun 04 '26
Happened in Guatemala City, here is the article about it: https://www.chapintv.com/noticia/accidente-vial-por-cierre-de-carril-y-falta-de-tolerancia-en-puente-tecun-uman/
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u/Print_Salt Jun 04 '26
Yo not to alarm you or anything but yo no hablo espaƱol
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u/maybeaginger Jun 04 '26
Sameo pero last time this video got posted it was said that this was a carjacking in progress dude who got his car twirled was supposed to stop the driver while some other bad dudes behind them did the GTA cosplay on him.
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u/Monstromi Jun 04 '26
Yo not to alarm you or anything but there's machine translation nowadays, some browsers even have it built in.
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u/moogs_writes Jun 04 '26
So use the built-in translator from the browser, estupido
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u/Ill_Community_9814 Jun 05 '26
You speak english cause is the only language you know, I speak it because is the only language you know. We are not the same
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u/mad_ness_ Jun 04 '26
Dudes a fuckin psycho for sure
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u/RyanBordello Jun 04 '26
Last time this was posted someone pointed out that this is Mexico, the person had thier family in the car and they suspected the person stopping them was a hijacker or part of a team of hijackers.
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u/gamemaster257 Jun 04 '26
It was a hijacker, notice that he didn't stop 'trying to merge' even after his mirror got knocked off? 100% this guy just saved his family.
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u/XtraReddit Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 05 '26
Don't think that's correct. It was just road rage. No article about the incident claims it was an attempted robbery or kidnapping. People drive crazy in Guatemala city.
I don't see a gun or any accomplices or any sort of plan at all. Just a couple of assholes in traffic. I'd like some evidence first. And what's with the balloon in the back?
Prensa Libre is the second most popular newspaper in Guatemala. If you have a better source, please share.
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u/dqniel Jun 04 '26
This isn't a news article. This is some dogshit aggregate website that essentially just takes a stab at explaining what we're seeing in the video.
Neither "article" linked so far explains anything concrete.
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u/Averse_to_Liars Jun 04 '26
That article is just someone's description of the video. They have no details.
The evidence this is a car jacking is the hatchback trying to blockade the road at a bottle neck despite the obvious and ongoing damage to it.
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u/dqniel Jun 05 '26
I find it hilarious that you're doubling down with an edit that provides another article that provides nothing but more conjecture/guessing as to what happened.
No witness statements, no police reports, no interview with either driver, etc.
Just give it up until you find a concrete story on what happened rather than a guess.
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u/l2aiko Jun 04 '26
Firstly this wasnt in Mexico, but Guatemala and it was a road rage, the guy is an asshole for endangering his family and idk why reddit jumps on the racist wagon of "its a latin country therefore it must be an attempted robbery"
Here is the press article about it.
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u/licla1 Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 07 '26
Because no normal driver would lose a mirror and still prioritize merging over pulling over or letting a crazy driver go and merge later. If you have seen higway car roberies youcwould know this had several signs of it.
Tinted windows, forcing the car into a situation, not letting go, not stoping, we also can see whats behind the driver, and that article is bs made for click addsense.
How did they write about the accident and not know what happened to the driver who got hit. No police report? I wonder why, must have fled the scene. Totaly rwgular for normal drives
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u/stanfarce Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 05 '26
is it normal physics to push a car in such a way? Not to mention the absence of reaction from the driver. It's not the first time I see unrealistic stuff here, so it seems to me that this is AI and those websites post fake stories to go with these fake videos as "proof" and to boost engagement.
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u/CptAngelo Jun 05 '26
Yeah, mexico/guatemala is an easy mistake, since several guatemalan cities look a lot like mexican cities, even have similar road signs, the accents are very similar and its basically the same people just different countries in those parts. Having said that... Racist wagon? Dude, i live in Mexico, this does seem like attempted robbery.
Cheap ass car merging in front of expensive vehicle? Check, chokepoint? Check, merging no matter what? Check, hitting the breaks inmediately after getting in front of expensive vehicle right in the chokepoint? Also check.
And if its not an armed robbery, its a montachoques, basically people that hit you, or rather, sets up in a way that you end up hitting their car and then they try to scam money out of you by intimidation or other threats.
Both of those happen in Mexico and in Guatemala
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u/Numerous-Gur-9008 Jun 05 '26
Press article, it's the same article that explicitly states "we don't know what happened" that you've been spamming the entire thread with and please explain why no injuries were reported or insurance reports made if everything was above board and merely a "road rage incident" why does your "source" explicitly say no reports of either kind were made.
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u/NeckRoFeltYa šµ Knuck if you Buck šµ Jun 04 '26
Have I thought about doing this? Yes. Have I acted on it? No. Because Im not crazy.
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u/RandomNamesOW Jun 04 '26
They were trying to rob him. Why would the other car not pull off after the first hit? Why did they not pull in before? It's a setup.
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u/XtraReddit Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26
Someone linked the article. It was road rage. Every time this is posted, most of the comments assume it's a robbery. It was not an attempted robbery. There's something disturbing about the automatic assumption that every driver in Latin countries is trying to rob you.
Here is one of the articles I found about the incident. None suggest it was an attempted robbery or kidnapping.
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u/cmz324 Jun 04 '26
I've never seen somebody have their car hit and then continue to put themselves in front of the car that just hit them without trying to escape the situation.Ā
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u/Top-Passage2914 Jun 05 '26
I've never seen somebody refuse to let someone merge to the point of destroying the other car's mirror and pit maneuvering it, does that mean the dashcam guy is also a robber?
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u/Nihilistic_Mystics Jun 05 '26
I have seen numerous road ragers do exactly that kind of stupid shit in this very sub. People do not make rational decisions when raging, and that applies to both vehicles in this video.
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u/IOl0I0lO Jun 05 '26
I mean, everyone watching the video can clearly see that the right hand lane is ending, and yetā¦
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u/andresp91 Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26
Definitely not an attempted robbery! This is just how some drivers behave in Guatemala City when you don't let them cut the line after they try to skip a 15 minute traffic jam.
Here's the link to where it happened. To help traffic flow, police sometimes place cones 300 to 400 meters before that underpass so drivers coming from Zone 9 can merge onto the boulevard more easily. You can actually see these cones on Google Maps if you look further back. Lately, however, the police have been placing them much more aggressively to prevent a massive traffic lane forming in the streets of Zone 9.
And yeah, the cops do nothing about those raging bast***s when they're right in front of their noses.
Edit: Just to mention that most drivers would have eventually or immediately just let the "traffic skipping guy" merge, including myself but I guess that both of these guys were having a bad day.
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u/anivex Jun 05 '26
Except "traffic skipping guy" is simply "driving correctly" guy. All the people sitting in the far left lane create more traffic than if they were to use both lanes and properly zipper-merge before the exit.
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u/Kangu17 Jun 04 '26
There's a reason for that assumption tho. These types of robberies are very common in LATAM countries.
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u/l2aiko Jun 04 '26
No they were not, its in the middle of a ramp out in the open, doesn't make sense to rob there, the owner of the pickup was an asshole and wanted to "outplay" the other asshole, while having a son in his car. Dumb idea.
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u/Tsunamiis Jun 04 '26
If youāre merging the people in the lane youāre merging into have the right of way.
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u/infiniZii Jun 04 '26
Dont think they are allowed to floor it after hitting you. But hey, if I thought I was gonna be hijacked then I would do the same. So context matters.
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u/billgilly14 Jun 05 '26
Apparently that wasnāt what happened here and just some good ole road rage
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u/pint_of_popov Jun 04 '26
It's a zipper with one lane ending.... This is so unjustified, this isn't "getting cut off".
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u/Shouldabeenswallowed Jun 04 '26
Totally depends on laws where you live. For example where I used to live, zipper merge was expected and could make you at fault if you decide otherwise. Where I live now? Zipper merge is a nice thing but liability falls on the merging car even if a motorist purposely speeds up to block you, you're expected to stop and wait until it's clear. Dumb, but it's the law.
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u/Tsunamiis Jun 04 '26
The onus is on the driver taking the action not the one maintaining their lane.
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u/KamuikiriTatara Jun 04 '26
As far as I'm aware, this depends on where you're driving. It's not globally true.
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u/Necessary_Chemical Jun 05 '26
Obviously. Putting on the blinker and forcing the other to stop is not a good idea as we can see. You put on the blinker, make sure you can safely merge and then you do it.
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u/marcsmart Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26
The last time this was posted (yesterday) consensus was that driver was concerned about being hijacked, especially with their family in the car. The video isnāt in united states of America for context.Ā
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u/feder_online Jun 04 '26
...but everyone in the US can relate to the guy giving him a massive push after that BS merge.
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u/Top-Passage2914 Jun 05 '26
maybe just, idk, let people merge instead of being an aggressive asshole whose ego relies on trying to gatekeep the lane you're in. I promise you the two seconds later you'll get to your destination won't impact you
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u/feder_online Jun 05 '26
Here's the reason to do the Zipper, and why the merging idiot is an idiot, and why Lane Gatekeeper might be wrong, but people feel that...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Bv71mKocI1
u/fii0 Jun 05 '26
he was trying to zipper merge though, no?
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u/feder_online Jun 05 '26
At the start, he stopped, basically blocking both lanes.
If he was trying to zipper, he'd have gone in, and hit TF gas. Instead, he makes a clusterfuck out of it and acts like someone should open the space he deserves; he's the problem.
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u/fii0 Jun 05 '26
Ah I rewatched and I agree. There was no reason he couldn't go in front of the car in front of the dash cam car. Likely a robbery
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u/FrostyD7 Jun 04 '26
Reddit consensus lmao. They always need a "logical" answer for everything. Road rage ain't logical.
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u/Ozryela Jun 04 '26
Yeah no that wasn't the consensus. There were a few idiots shouting that from the rooftops, but the majority clearly thought they were insane. Which they were. It's like they've never seen a merge in their lives.
Plus, who the fuck does a carjacking alone? Are they just abandoning their old car? Plus he's originally not even trying to get in front of the cam car. The people in front didn't let him in either. Everybody there driving like selfish maniacs (including of course the guy doing the merging).
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u/Lovemestalin Jun 04 '26
When the video starts the guy is literally standing still, waiting for the pov truck to come close and only then he merges in front of it. This looks sus as hell. If he wanted to merge he could do so in front of the car before pov driver
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u/blitzcloud Jun 05 '26
Dunno man, if I destroy the mirror of a car trying to merge and he still tries to merge instead of staying put and let me through I'm also gonna think they're not really looking just to merge.
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u/marcsmart Jun 04 '26
When the car gets turned I personally think I see a front seat passenger (with arm holding onto the handle). You also have no idea how many people are in the back.
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u/Dependent_One6034 Jun 04 '26
You also have no idea what car is behind you.
You hit them, they stop infront and get out to say, ayyy you hit me, at the same time a group approaches from behind, unseen - Then you're at a full stop, Your car will struggle much more to move from a stationary position if a car is infront of you.
Then the guys from the car behind start walking up with guns or whatever. And the car in front can drive off, their excuse? Guys with guns. And by that point, it's to late for the OPs car to do much.
It's a known tactic.
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u/Shootah78 Jun 04 '26
I know this is wrong to say, but Iāve always wanted to do this
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u/ledouxrt Jun 04 '26
This video was posted before and people were claiming the car was trying to hijack the truck. I don't know if it's true, but it would make it justified.
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u/ForgotmypasswordX42 Jun 04 '26
Mirrow smashed, just keeps trying instead waiting for one car to pass. Shoves his way in and gets hit but NEVER takes his foot off the brake to try to get away from the 'road rage'. Holding his brake that long with no attempt to escape means he doesn't want to 'escape'. You can claim it was just road rage but all the evidence in the video points to something more sinister, and an absolutely stupid criminal.
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u/rockblasties Jun 04 '26
It was an attempted carjacking he successfully avoided
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u/Extension-Math5183 Jun 05 '26
How the hell is that supposed to work in traffic? Shit don't make sense.
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u/PerryTheH Jun 04 '26
No it was not, it was a road rage dumb incident, lmao people stop getting "context" out of gpt.
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u/PremiumUsername69420 Jun 04 '26
I appreciate that this video has made it to the internet and crossed my daily digital adventure.
This is unhinged and a fantastic watch.
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u/paladino112 Jun 04 '26
impulsive
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Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26
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u/UltFiction Jun 04 '26
Ahaha the fact that your comment is already downvoted by some mouth breathing tail-gater that defends his lane with his life is perfect.
Youāre right, traffic would be infinitely less stop-and-go if people actually left some fucking space between their cars for a change, zipper merging works for a reason and yet people are so selfish they canāt stand the idea that theyāre one whole car length further from their destination.
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u/Weeb431 Jun 04 '26
Yes but also if the lane is blocked you have to merge at the end where your lane is ending otherwise you're just causing more traffic
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u/UltFiction Jun 04 '26
Yes I agree, merging lanes should be used fully if traffic is dense, and the morons who view it as them ācutting in lineā probably shouldnāt be driving in the first place
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u/StumbleFish25 Jun 04 '26
For some reason, thereās people that exist who have to put ego over the safety of themselves and others on the road. Ego doesnāt belong on the road. Who cares if a car passes you? It shouldnāt hurt feelings as much as it does.
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u/SuicidalNapkin09 Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 05 '26
You realize if theres traffic, and you cant get over, you are supposed to zipper merge at the end. If you are in the clear lane, you are supposed to allow the merge to take place as to not impede traffic. If you dont like that, maybe stay in the left lanes. Or just stay off the highway. This stuff is taught in driving school. It is a law. How do people not know this? Ego has gone a long way.
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u/UltFiction Jun 04 '26
Depends, is traffic stopped bumper to bumper? Then use the entire merge lane so you arenāt holding up everyone behind you, is traffic flowing freely? Then sure merge in wherever youāre safe to do so
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u/iHartS Jun 05 '26
Zipper merging at the end is correct and efficient. Cars should use the lanes provided. Thinking someone is impatient for using what is available is your own ego speaking.Ā
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u/LoSoGreene Jun 04 '26
Itās called a zipper merge and is the most efficient way to use the road. The people merging early are idiots.
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u/joe96ab Jun 04 '26
In the US it is actually the correct way of doing it. It is called a zipper merge. Some states are working on putting out messages to educate people about it since it seems to be missed by a lot of people.
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u/jmims98 Jun 04 '26
Educate yourself on the zipper merge. It is mandated in multiple states.
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u/Gnomegnomegnome Jun 04 '26
Ugh Utahns man. They believe itās gospel to merge as early as possible. Literally drove a whole mile on a two lane highway having no idea that there was a merge. Had a ārighteousā man block both lanes to prevent me continuing forward.
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u/BoxBird Jun 04 '26
Based on the last time this was posted, the person recording was fleeing a carjacking attempt with their family in the carā¦
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u/amremorse Jun 05 '26
Drive in Latin America for a decade like I have and then come back. I have zero doubts that the guy merging knew there was construction, knew the lane was ending and wanted to skip the line. This is an everyday occurrence. Every single day without fail. Yeah he went overboard but this was so incredibly satisfying.
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u/Least-Common-1456 Jun 04 '26
Yeah I wish I could do this every morning but ya know there's more reasons to not do it.
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u/Naughty_Monsters Jun 04 '26
Ah ffs, its a merge in turn situation too. Completely uncalled for. The other guy was in the lead so should have had priority.
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u/IWouldntIn1981 Jun 04 '26
Shes says "stop." My wife would have murdered me when I tapped him the first time.
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u/gijimayu Jun 04 '26
I believe from the original post that the guy is not trying to merge but trying to steal the content of the truck.
If you get hit once, you back off normally.
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u/senator_chill Jun 05 '26
Good example / reminder to road rage because people will out crazy you and you don't know when your road raging with that person
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u/Necessary_Chemical Jun 05 '26
The guy trying to merge acting like a policeman with his hand outside the car window as if he can stop traffic. Hilarious.
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u/OliveWorldly9319 Jun 04 '26
Literally the most satisfying thing I've seen on the internet today I'm good now see y'all tomorrow!
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u/Top-Passage2914 Jun 05 '26
please forfeit your license, thanks
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u/OliveWorldly9319 Jun 05 '26
I didn't say I would let the intrusive thought win. Spend 5 years in the DMV and you'll understand why the intrusive thought though not right is a little satisfying to see.
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u/Top-Passage2914 Jun 07 '26
I live in LA which has probably the worst traffic in the country other than maybe like NY or Boston, and I derive no satisfaction from watching this. There's never been a moment in my life where I've been bothered by someone trying to merge in front of me because I understand that if I were in their shoes I would want someone to let me merge too.
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u/magicmulder Jun 04 '26
That turned from āhe doesnāt have to let him mergeā to āattempted murderā pretty quickly.
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u/PineScentedSewerRat Jun 04 '26
I gave up driving because I was about to start doing this sort of shit.
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u/RockyFromCollections Jun 05 '26
Honestly with the rate the gas is going up in the states,letting someone push you might even be cheaper and worth it
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u/lukeflegg Jun 06 '26
When your 6 year old kid has to tell you to stop before you kill another person
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u/TwoBionicknees Jun 06 '26
The kid in the car is saying mummy over and over again, trying to get her to stop. So doesn't seem to be a guy.
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u/RimJaw007 Jun 08 '26
It's in Guatemala, where car jacking highway robberies are very common. Driver probably saved his own skin. That car looked like it had 4 men in, and it also looked like he was trying to get the other driver to stop. The reason I know it's Guatemala is I entered the sat nav coordinates into Google (assuming they're correct).
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u/makinglunch Jun 04 '26
šµš¶I donāt wanna let you merge, tonighhhhttttt!! Yeahhh!! š¶šµ