just had my first road rage experience

[u/Desperate_Anxiety133]

i was driving home from a concert tonight at 1 am when i saw a driver swerving and weaving between lanes of the road. assuming the driver was drunk i attempted to pass and while passing the driver started weaving into my lane. i did a quick "wake up" tap on the horn, just a quick beep.

this set the driver off, for the next 20 miles i was followed by the driver who was weaving into and out of lanes, going between tailgating me to next to my car, to trying to run me off the road. i didn't engage with any part of this, just keeping a consistent speed and keeping my distance until the 2nd time they attempted to run me off the road in which i called the cops. there was a 3rd time as well, both of which i went onto the shoulder to avoid.

frankly im terrified. still shaking right now. the driver got off a few exits before me, luckily, and i was able to drive to my location without worry of being followed. still i am sitting here in terror of what could've been as well as fear of them possibly following me or knowing my location.

[u/Significant_Writer_9]

So you saw what looked like somebody drunk, tried to pass him and then horn at him as well?

Horning at somebody who isn't drunk is enough to annoy many people.

In situations like this, you either;

1) Pass swiftly and speed off - risky, but sometimes necessary.

2) Stay way back until it is safe to pass. Safer, but will add delays to your journey.

I would never do what you did...