Tony g - you are a whizz! Loaded Google Chrome and hey presto! Thanks for that.

As I was trying to say on the two previous occasions you are obviously not lone in seeing this type of suicidal driving style.

On a trip to Blackpool via the A583 a few months ago I had a weaver travelling a few feet off my back bumper, and it was that violent I thought he was going to roll his car. Anyway, there was a fair queue of cars in front of me doing about the 40 mph limit when said weaver decided to overtake. Well he couldnt have picked a worse time/position. Lots of right turns and traffic emerging from garden centres etc. He came past me and passed six cars in front of me doing at least 70mph, only to get past everyone he went over the double whites onto the wrong side of the road. At this time I think he realised he couldnt get back into the queue, especially because the speed differential was too high. At this time oncoming traffic started to appear and he panicked (still on the wrong side of the road and double whites) so what did he do? He actually took to the right hand side of a traffic island in the centre of the road still on the wrong side of the road forcing oncoming traffic into their near side. It was so close to call - it was nearly a high speed disaster. Absolutely mental. Dangerous driving just doesnt cover it! I think what amazed everyone most, is that he stopped at a red traffic light qtr mile on and acted like nothing had happened! Looked the sort you would not want to chance remonstrating with so let it go. Its obviously only a matter of time before the ineviatble happens. Just hope he doesnt take anyone with him.

Oops! Sorry Avant. Seems I gave tony g a bit of credit that should have not been accredited to him - re Google Chrome.

Bathtub tom, It seems some do indeed get their comeuppance!

Some 30 years ago I used to travel to work with my brother and every morning without fail, this very large mercedes saloon would come roaring past on the wrong side of an urban street complete with parked cars both sides. Sometimes he nearly swiped the front off my car as he cut in front. Being young and inexperienced did not really know how to tackle this even though this guy lived around the corner from us. He was no youngster either and old enough to know better. My brother and I used to say - its only a matter of time - hes got a death wish. He regularly annoyed just about everyone in our neighbourhood.

Anyway, this one particular morning I pulled over to the kerb and just let him go. Yup, next set of traffic lights found a double deck bus planted right in the nearside of his big shiny merc and most certainly writing it off in thr process. When we stopped and enquired what had happened ( as the accident was blocking the junction) it transpired that he had run a red light and paid for his arrogance. Had a good laugh at him while he was holding his side and groaning.

tony g - When you see something as hideous as that you are always tempted to at least give them a piece of your mind - but one look at this guy and I just knew where it would end up, so not for me. You know when these type of people just have that look and whiff of TROUBLE with a capital T.

I wish I had reported that incident as it was very ugly full of agressive dangerous driving and very nearly ended in something very nasty indeed. In my view, making a mistake is one thing, or even slight incompetence being displayed is another, but when it is downright malice and aggression - well that should not go unpunished. The guy needed some serious intervention there but I was not the one to go there.

tony g

Well I have had my moments, but thankfully never come to fisticuffs.

What tends to really annoy me if someone has gone out of their way to pee you off - like cutting you up badly causing you to brake hard - or driving too close when its really not necessary. I cant make my mind up whether people do it out of agression or spite or they really are that incompetent.

It was not that long ago when a woman just opened her offside drivers door right into my path, had no where to swerve (oncoming traffic) so had to brake hard ABS chattering screech of tortured rubber on tarmac etc. Didnt half make her jump and she turned to me and told me where to go! Charming I'm sure?

I think a very large part of it is the fact that nobody likes to be told that they are at fault ( and that goes for every walk of life) and even less so if you are a stranger with no authority. I mean would people really act like this in front of the police?

When I went to college, as a mature student, I used to share journeys with a colleague. She often tailgated cars, but was oblivious to the fact she was doing it. There was no malice ot intimidation.

I know of another person, who drives a large 4wd and does the same thing. He just hasn't a clue. I've seen people in front of him in cars pull over and then rejoin traffice once he has gone past. He drives with the seat set at about 45 degrees. He says its because he is so tall. He's not even 6 feet tall. The problem is he drives with his hands at the bottom of the steering wheel!

I think you should always report these incidents. I don’t mind if they only get a talking to from the police – that’s better than nothing and it’s a lot better then me trying to do it.

I can’t see any harm, though, in letting them see that you’re getting a good look at who they are. It’s good for these people to feel a bit of parnoia.