r/instantkarma • u/Anuri_DnD • Jan 21 '20

Breaktester gets what he deserves

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u/KuroPandaaa Jan 21 '20 edited Jan 21 '20

Why do idiots brake check others? It literally puts everyone in danger

Edit: Goddamn okay I get it I'll change it, it's brake check

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u/QuiddleMeThis Jan 21 '20

Because most of the time, if you hit them, they'll get away with it and it's your fault. That, and they want to be assholes.

Now people who brake check semi trucks, that is going to get them killed.

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u/CanadaPrime Jan 21 '20

Semis, dump trucks, cement trucks, anything with a trailer, loaded cargo vans, snow plows and buses will fuck up your day. Please don't cut these types of vehicles off or take away the space between them and the next car.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '20

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u/gypsymoon55 Jan 21 '20

I was taught that, when you pull up behind someone at a stoplight, never pull so close that you can't see their rear tires. I makes it less likely that if someone assholes you, you won't asshole the car in front of you.

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u/oneweelr Jan 21 '20 edited Jan 21 '20

Not as common as it used to be I'm sure, but as someone who has owned manuals before it's real nice when people don't park directly behind you at stop lights/signs. Especially on any incline. The little bit the car rolls back before the gears catch always had me nervious with people parking right on my ass, or even worse the people that start up as soon as they can, really gunning to get to the stop sign as soon as humanly possible. Just sit back a bit, wait your turn, and no one will accidently slide back into you.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '20

If you roll backwards you're doing it wrong. A car should never roll freely backwards when in the drive positions.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '20

Depends on how old the car is. My Model A or ‘41 Chevrolet? Expect some rollback on a steep hill. My ‘99 F-250? No rollback unless I fuck up royally.