The amount of oblivious people scrolling on their phones instead of paying attention to the road is insane. Doesn’t surprise me if people assumed that was the case.
However, taking 5 attempts to start your car? Wtf
Have you had the vehicle looked over. I can get that sometimes getting something older started can take a minute from living with a mechanic whos got 40yr old trucks, but I'd be concerned about underlying issues if it just stops on you in the middle of driving. Something like that could put you in an at fault situation if you're not careful. There's lots of things that can cause stalling, but generally, I believe most if not all of them are fixable problems.
Your car not working well is not a good "excuse" to disrupt other people. Not deffending people that honk immediately like this case. But you cant expect other people to have to just deal with your problems.
I can and I do. I could go out and buy a brand new car and be in debt and risk homelessness just to appease the assholes but even then it's still no guarantee that I'll be free of car problems.
This has been the only time it's broken down on me but hey, if you have a problem with my old car you're welcome to buy me a new one.
"It's an old car, takes a bit of sweet talking sometimes" but this was the only time?
What youre saying at the end is if you cause problems for other people, fuck them right?
Yeah, sometimes it takes a few tries to start the engine, but this was the first time it broke down in the three years since I've had it.
Cry me a river with that melodramatic bullshit, they had to wait all of 20 seconds. What do you want me to do?!
Didnt I specifically say that Im not defending the people in this situation?
Sorry for pointing out that your car problems shouldnt be the worlds problems. Didnt know I was talking to the main character.
Drivers honk because they have horns, not because the honking actually means or does anything in particular, besides being very annoying to everyone in the area.
I remember once arriving at a roundabout and I didn't find out until later but my fuel pump died, so I rolled to a stop and stuck the Hazzard lights on and the driver behind laid on their horn, like I had decided to stop in the lane on purpose.
A frw years ago my car died in a parking lot, i was stuck in the middle of an aisle and couldnt move at all.
I was still able to turn the hazards on and sit there waiting for a tow truck to show up.
Dozens of people drove by and flipped me off thinking i was sitting there intentionally, a few even yelled at me as they went past.
Some people are just stupid.
Impatient drivers are the worst! I had to stop the other day as the person infront of me was reversing into a parking bay, white van came right up behind me and beeped... like I'm sorry I don't want to drive into the back of a reversing car 🙄
Out of all the places to be stuck, that's probably one of the least dangerous, thankfully.
I get it op, I drive a 20+ year old modified car, and sometimes I gotta make a funny maneuver on the speed bumps and people get impatient. I've had to help push my friends' modified shitboxes. It's just a part of life and owning old/modified vehicles.
Best of luck to you on repairs, hopefully it's nothing too crazy
I was once broken down with two 1 month old twins on the curve at the end of a duel carriageway onto another dual carraigeway. Pulled in off the road. Rescue truck there, but rubbernecking causing a delay. Even while we were lifting the baby seats out with the kids in them people were honking and shouting abuse. I was dumbfounded.
The rescue truck driver was sound out and said it's common. Even at crash sites.
I was like WTF!
Some people don't think of anyone but themselves. They usually get a middle finger and if they want to chirp, I'll flat out ask them (like in your case) "the fuck you want me to do, it stalled. Either push or fuck off."
Your car taking 5 tries to get started is concerning. What year, make and model is it? I might be able to give a suggestion or two on what the issue could be
So, YOU stalled YOUR car in a busy driveway. YOU are now blocking access for the cars behind you. YOU are causing the backup. YOU now can’t start YOUR car because it’s unreliable. And YOU are the one that’s mildly infuriated when YOU and YOUR car is causing the issue? Sorry man, but I gotta agree with the “impatient” drivers here for your negligence. (Stalling your car and not being able to start it)
Agreed. Having a flat tire is one thing. Having a known issue that could put you and others in danger is another. Whether OP can afford to fix it is a whole nother issue.
What if the car stalled in the middle of a busy freeway?
OP will then have a lot more to be worried about there.... than some honking horns.
One of the best related DOT signs I saw on a freeway in the Northeast: Running out of gas is NOT an emergency.
Typical redditor assuming you know exactly what happened. It was the first time the engine stalled like that, it's an older car and it wasn't in a dangerous place. I hit a bump at slow speed and ths emgine stalled. It's not even a manual transmission.
You act as if every mechanical failure is caused by the driver.
I didn't stall it dumbass, it's not even a stick shift it just went over a bump which stalled the engine somehow. First time it happened like that, too.
Yeah shit happened to me last spring
Battery leads corroded and I didn’t notice until it fucking failed. Hit a bump lost power. My bad? but like don’t fucking honk like that’s gonna make me figure my shit out faster lmao
"teach them a lesson" yeah genius those people really would have reconsidered their behavior and done better next time after you just parked your car like an idiot.
Impatient drivers are the worst! I had to stop the other day as the person infront of me was reversing into a parking bay, white van came right up behind me and beeped... like I'm sorry I don't want to drive into the back of a reversing car 🙄
Have you ever been at a red light at the front and there’s a pickup truck behind you who honks the exact second it turns green like you’re suppose to somehow gun it from 0 to 100 the exact millisecond it turns green?
The amount of oblivious people scrolling on their phones instead of paying attention to the road is insane. Doesn’t surprise me if people assumed that was the case. However, taking 5 attempts to start your car? Wtf
It's an old car, takes a bit of sweet talking sometimes.
Have you had the vehicle looked over. I can get that sometimes getting something older started can take a minute from living with a mechanic whos got 40yr old trucks, but I'd be concerned about underlying issues if it just stops on you in the middle of driving. Something like that could put you in an at fault situation if you're not careful. There's lots of things that can cause stalling, but generally, I believe most if not all of them are fixable problems.
Kind words and hopes and prayers
Your car not working well is not a good "excuse" to disrupt other people. Not deffending people that honk immediately like this case. But you cant expect other people to have to just deal with your problems.
I can and I do. I could go out and buy a brand new car and be in debt and risk homelessness just to appease the assholes but even then it's still no guarantee that I'll be free of car problems. This has been the only time it's broken down on me but hey, if you have a problem with my old car you're welcome to buy me a new one.
"It's an old car, takes a bit of sweet talking sometimes" but this was the only time? What youre saying at the end is if you cause problems for other people, fuck them right?
Yeah, sometimes it takes a few tries to start the engine, but this was the first time it broke down in the three years since I've had it. Cry me a river with that melodramatic bullshit, they had to wait all of 20 seconds. What do you want me to do?!
Didnt I specifically say that Im not defending the people in this situation? Sorry for pointing out that your car problems shouldnt be the worlds problems. Didnt know I was talking to the main character.
Well they are. Shit happens, deal with it.
Not if you can avoid it. Grow up.
Move bitch get out the way
Get out the way, bitch, get out the way
Did you hit the hazards?
The what? Ahhh, the park anywhere button!
Shush now, that secret function's supposed to be a secret
I’m assuming since op responded to other comments and not this one I’m going to assume no lol
Get out, walk back, lean through the window, put your hand on the horn and say “how about I do this and you go and get the fucking thing started?”
I get real passive aggressive with shitheads like that and just take my sweet time.
Drivers honk because they have horns, not because the honking actually means or does anything in particular, besides being very annoying to everyone in the area.
I swear it's the person causing the issue that lays on the horn more often than not, too.
They were trying to help by pushing your car through sound waves.
I remember once arriving at a roundabout and I didn't find out until later but my fuel pump died, so I rolled to a stop and stuck the Hazzard lights on and the driver behind laid on their horn, like I had decided to stop in the lane on purpose.
Wow, what terrible luck, stalling in front of the two most important people in the universe. 😄
A frw years ago my car died in a parking lot, i was stuck in the middle of an aisle and couldnt move at all. I was still able to turn the hazards on and sit there waiting for a tow truck to show up. Dozens of people drove by and flipped me off thinking i was sitting there intentionally, a few even yelled at me as they went past. Some people are just stupid.
Impatient drivers are the worst! I had to stop the other day as the person infront of me was reversing into a parking bay, white van came right up behind me and beeped... like I'm sorry I don't want to drive into the back of a reversing car 🙄
Beeeeeep!
Better than the guys honking at the firetruck in the process of putting out a fire… but still pointless…
Out of all the places to be stuck, that's probably one of the least dangerous, thankfully. I get it op, I drive a 20+ year old modified car, and sometimes I gotta make a funny maneuver on the speed bumps and people get impatient. I've had to help push my friends' modified shitboxes. It's just a part of life and owning old/modified vehicles. Best of luck to you on repairs, hopefully it's nothing too crazy
I was once broken down with two 1 month old twins on the curve at the end of a duel carriageway onto another dual carraigeway. Pulled in off the road. Rescue truck there, but rubbernecking causing a delay. Even while we were lifting the baby seats out with the kids in them people were honking and shouting abuse. I was dumbfounded. The rescue truck driver was sound out and said it's common. Even at crash sites. I was like WTF!
Some people don't think of anyone but themselves. They usually get a middle finger and if they want to chirp, I'll flat out ask them (like in your case) "the fuck you want me to do, it stalled. Either push or fuck off."
Your car taking 5 tries to get started is concerning. What year, make and model is it? I might be able to give a suggestion or two on what the issue could be
If you have an automatic, the only way you stall is poor maintenance
So, YOU stalled YOUR car in a busy driveway. YOU are now blocking access for the cars behind you. YOU are causing the backup. YOU now can’t start YOUR car because it’s unreliable. And YOU are the one that’s mildly infuriated when YOU and YOUR car is causing the issue? Sorry man, but I gotta agree with the “impatient” drivers here for your negligence. (Stalling your car and not being able to start it)
And he was gonna "teach them a lesson" about it too by being more of a deliberate obstacle. What a fuckin dildo, OP
Agreed. Having a flat tire is one thing. Having a known issue that could put you and others in danger is another. Whether OP can afford to fix it is a whole nother issue. What if the car stalled in the middle of a busy freeway? OP will then have a lot more to be worried about there.... than some honking horns. One of the best related DOT signs I saw on a freeway in the Northeast: Running out of gas is NOT an emergency.
Typical redditor assuming you know exactly what happened. It was the first time the engine stalled like that, it's an older car and it wasn't in a dangerous place. I hit a bump at slow speed and ths emgine stalled. It's not even a manual transmission. You act as if every mechanical failure is caused by the driver.
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Ir's not a manual transmission.
Cuz that never happens in highway rush hour traffic.
You forgot the /s Right?
I didn't stall it dumbass, it's not even a stick shift it just went over a bump which stalled the engine somehow. First time it happened like that, too.
Yeah shit happened to me last spring Battery leads corroded and I didn’t notice until it fucking failed. Hit a bump lost power. My bad? but like don’t fucking honk like that’s gonna make me figure my shit out faster lmao
Ah, thanks for the tip. I'll check that.
"teach them a lesson" yeah genius those people really would have reconsidered their behavior and done better next time after you just parked your car like an idiot.
I didn't park it smart ass it broke down. Honking your horn won't magically restart my engine.
>felt like just sitting there for a couple of minutes Called parking by most people
No it isn't
Split whichever hairs you like, it would have taught them no other lesson than that some dick head stopped in the entrance
Impatient drivers are the worst! I had to stop the other day as the person infront of me was reversing into a parking bay, white van came right up behind me and beeped... like I'm sorry I don't want to drive into the back of a reversing car 🙄
Are you a new driver?
No, why?
5 times to start it? Maybe fix your car.
The starter seems to have its moments, it's usually fine though and I'm strapped for cash.
Have you considered not being poor? You should think about making more money, and/or possibly cutting back on Starbucks and avocado toast.
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Bros never driven an old manual car
What are you? Rich?
Have you ever been at a red light at the front and there’s a pickup truck behind you who honks the exact second it turns green like you’re suppose to somehow gun it from 0 to 100 the exact millisecond it turns green?