Originally Posted by
Bigdaddy021970
I have to agree with everyone else. There is not much that you can do, except let them know that you're not going to be bullied by their "road rage".
I used to get really mad and lose my temper, but then I was defeating the purpose of riding my bike to work, which was enjoyment. I now just follow the rules of the road, and wave and smile when someone else loses thier composure. Besides when all is said and done, the cage-driver will be the one that looks like an idiot.
I've had a few times where I was "raged" at, and just smiled and waved back. At the next stoplight some other driver who saw the whole incident commended me for my actions. I felt like I had a small victory that day because I didn't give in to temptation.
I like giving people a thumbs up. It somehow manages to convey a sarcastic "good job, buddy!" really well.
I can forgive people for mistakes. **** happens, people can misjudge distance or not see things. We all make mistakes. The intentionally hostile ones I'm less forgiving of, but there's not much to be done about those unless there's a cop right there when it happens.