Recently, unexpectedly, I caused another driver a complete meltdown. It happened in seconds. I pulled out in front of him in a 35 mph zone,(double lanes), no other vehicles in either lane. I didn’t realize he was speeding way over the speed limit. All the sudden he was tailgating really close and making obscene gestures, screaming&cussing. His male passenger was freaking out, trying to calm him down. At the Next traffic light, left turn lane, he pulled over in the oncoming traffic lane and almost rammed me, turning away at the last second. Then zig-zagged in front of me slamming to stops, almost causing me to rear end him. I got past him speeding to get away from him. But as soon as I slowed down to the speed limit, he started tailgating me really close. I had to stop at a stop sign. He started to get out and his passenger grabbed him. I took off heading for the local police station. I thought I lost him making several turns, so I headed home. But as I stopped at my driveway gate. He pulled up behind me about 25 yards away. I was already out of my vehicle. He started to get out, cussing, screaming, making obscene gestures, but his passenger grabbed him. At that point, I lost it. I said alota crazy crap and told him to come on. But his passenger wouldn’t let him go. I walked around my vehicle, putting my car between us. Fortunately, his passenger got him back in his vehicle and he drove past me, making false ramming moves towards my vehicle. He stopped about 75 yards away. After a few minutes he drove away. In retrospect; I did not do hardly anything right. I should have called 911 to report it right away. I should have drove to the police station near my house. I was stupidly over confident in my ability, physically, mentally to handle the situation, including using deadly force, if necessary . I remained calm, all Thru the encounter. At my age and lifetime experiences, I don’t get excited about to many things. But just because I survived alota bad experiences, doesn’t mean I’ll survive the next one. I should have treated this encounter more seriously. Fortunately for everyone involved, the male passenger in the other vehicle showed more restraint and good sense than the I did or the other driver did. We all came out unharmed.
At least you recognize the mistakes. Lesson learned.
I’ve told my family, that if someone seems to be following you, call 911, tell them that you are being followed and that you are on your way to the police station. Don’t go home, because then they know where you live.
Thanks for posting, gives me something to think about.
‘Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda…’
YOU SURVIVED! Nuff said. Next time maybe you’ll be equipped to handle the next meathead you encounter. Don’t sweat what you did it’s in the books. Focus on looking forward now. We ALL make mistakes Ships happen Bruh. Next time try to remember:
*Don’t bring trouble HOME
*Call 911 immediately (during if you can) Stay on the line with DISPATCH
*DASHCAM’S (Evidence/Proof)—you encounter another Goof you have Proof! 
*Do you carry NON LETHAL hardware—Pepper Spray, collapsible Baton etc…
Life is hard—don’t make it harder by worrying on past events—Mi dos pesos
Centavos,hermano, centavos. 
Inflation.
Let’s take the failure to call 911 out of the way for now.
I would have gone ahead and parked in front of local PD for a few minutes to clear my head. The other fella would also have the same opportunity to calm down.
More importantly, this is also where it’s valuable to know other routes to your home. You wouldn’t want them knowing where you live.
Like I’ve said, I will drive to another State before I let someone follow me home!
Ok, important take-aways from this thread…
Contact 911 at your earliest opportunity. Drive to the Police Station. Do not lead them to your home.
Calling your oldest son to have him and the next youngest meet you outside with their 12 gauges while you lead the crazed driver behind you into a trap is not the correct thing to do. Good to know for future reference…for a friend, you see.
I would never do anything like that.
Truckee is a short drive 
Yeah, Me neither Like I certainly wouldn’t lead them out into the MESA to meet up with my Kin (Truman, Briar and Jesse (Gates) !!! for an AMBUSH----‘That wouldn’t be right huh?’
You know what they say? ‘KEEP ON TRUKEE!’ huh? smirk!
When CA turns Red (Hilton or Bianco, I don’t care), you might want to visit Truckee. It has a nice historic place for picnics
Thanks, Me and Boo-Boo LOVE having a Pick-A-Nick (Basket) ! 
There’s no party like a Donner Party in Truckee
I can’t remember, is it 14 or 15 feet?
What are you referring to? That particular trip, I saw how Truckee could be snowed in but those in Reno wouldn’t know unless they check Nevada County weather.
Here’s one close to your neck of the woods
Glad you were OK, calmer head prevailed.
911, of course. Be aware of where you are, city, street, direction, as 911 will ask you.
Unrelated. Apologies, I digress.
Radio nerds, rural folk, hikers, who lose cel phone connections,
Been hearing of existing technology now becoming more affordable to obtain special portable wi-fi modems which allow for expanding cel phone and internet range coverage where one would normally lose connection, but still out of my price league.
In comparison
Basic lower cost radio channels :
GMRS:
Traffic: 20
Alerts emergencies: 22
HAM:
Alerts/emergencies: 146.520
CB:
Traffic:19
Alerts/emergencies: 9
The international emergency sign for distress is three of any signal: three shots, three blasts on a whistle, three flashes with a mirror, or three fires evenly spaced.
Even if you’re not radio licensed, in an emergency, you can use them, and still be FCC legal.
The Wilderness Protocol:
It’s suggested such radio communication listeners be alert at the hours of 7AM, then every 3 hours, last watch being at 10PM (lights out), to listen for distress calls for help.
Duration: The protocol generally calls for monitoring for 5 minutes before the top of the hour, and 5 after. As not all watches are synchronized;
To coordinate monitoring times, conserve battery, while maximizing the chance of contacting others for help.
And as David Paulides says, we must buy a GPS emergency signal device if we hike.
Guys and gals who own newer Apple phones. I finally turned on and tested my phone’s Satellite SOS Emergency feature, now standard on these new models.
Go outside, unobstructed, open sky, like a yard or a park
- Settings
- Emergency SOS
- Satellite
- Try the demo
Freak’n cool!
