Not really sure if this is the right place to put this up but I wanted to take it out somewhere. I happened to be in a road rage recently. There was this Rapido/Uber biker who was driving rashly. I had seen him but didn’t bother and I was going my way. Suddenly, he overtook me from left and his handle hit on my bike handle. I shouted in panic and he was saying some random shit looking at me - You need to watch out, bro.. something like that. I was safe and don’t think even the bike had any damage but I lost my calm and wanted to kind of scold him for how he was riding. I followed him driving rashly again for about 500m and caught up and shouted at him saying - bhai shanti se chala or nahi chalana aata hai toh kyun chala rhe ho. And I realised I was about to head on hit an auto wala but braked on time. That auto wala started giving me hand gestures. He was right. I did drive rash.
In the meanwhile, that biker guy went crazy. He got off his bike, took his helmet and signalled at hitting me. The auto wala was standing beside me and he asked what was happening. I said this guy hit my bike and tried to run away. The biker was speaking some rubbish something like - I warned you there also bro.. I went a little numb and didn’t figure what was happening. This guy hit me with his hand on my helmet. I didn’t get hurt but felt the blow. I tried saying something but nothing came out. He hit me again the same way. The auto wala tried to stop him. He kept abusing and then left. I was numb for a few mins. Left from there and reached home safe.
I am just not able to get these thoughts off my head. The incident keeps flashing. I feel lucky to not have removed my helmet, tried to hit him back because I don’t know what that could have led to. It was clearly my mistake that I lost my calm and followed him in the first place knowing he was a rapido biker. I don’t know why I did that - may be work stress or may be some other trauma. I have been bullied at times in my childhood when I
I see one solution to this, work on your fitness/body. It will help in two ways -
Understood. Thanks much for sharing this. I must try this. Just curious - wouldn’t weightlifting keep me pumped up and I might instead feel in better position to get back to the other person? The biggest fear that I have is me losing my calm and getting into fights in the heat of the moment.
Lifting weights will not necessary pump you up unless you are lifting heavy weights. Keep it in moderate levels so that you feel fit and gives you the mental strength that you can handle a physical altercation if needed. It's not of self defense need. However, do not get into a fists and punches fight on the street. Totally not worth it and most of us are not tuned to it. Also, knowing the local language helps us manage these situations better
I have been bullied at times in my childhood when I couldn’t get back to them as I always felt that I am weak and timid. When such incidents happen, at time those childhood memories trigger and I just can't keep myself from getting angry / fighting back. I have heard / read multiple events on how road rages can get escalated and I am scared that I might again not be able to stay calm in such situations and react aggressively and open bigger troubles for myself.
How can one deal with this, really?
IMO don’t engage with these buffoons and let them drive rash and do whatever they want with their lives.
They have lot’s of time to waste and fighting is road is something they do everyday.
Can’t ageee more. Some times, it’s difficult to get why would people resort to violence so easily.
My opinion:
Road rage is very common in India. If you have a car, I would suggest buying a dash cam. Insure your vehicles with the best insurance policies. Always wear a helmet while riding.
Get into boxing or MMA. Helps you control fight or flight response. Helps to be buff, people don't mess with you.
Strong people always run away from confrontational situations like this.
So next time please forgive and forget and run away.
I was standing near Whitefield in my 4 wheeler around midnight, just away from the hustle bustle of the fast life, smoking a cigarette and had a beer 1 hour before the incident (beer can was present in the car) when a police Jeep stopped...
you paid them bribes and have the audacity to question them doing illegal stuff ? you are part of the problem
Yeah. Shifted to Hyderabad with my new 2 wheeler. And guess what 2 times got into accidents. I don't really understand if i am a bad driver or is it the other guy..
Incident 1. Was on 2nd lane and had to make a turn to other side of ro...
And the person he is really sorry about that and he is able to repay you, like repair or monetary. Will you still beat the person?
Bangalore’s auto rides are getting out of control, and today I got a front-row seat to this insane bullshit.
So, here I am, minding my business, booking an auto on Ola. The moment it arrives, I’m literally walking out the door, and th...
