I was driving downtown the other day. Traffic was slow approaching an intersection. Two lanes were being reduced to one. This guy in a POS cube van was trying to squeeze me out. He was in the lane that was closed. He had scooted his way forward from behind me and was trying to get ahead of me. Well, for whatever reason, I would be goddamned if that guy is going to get ahead of me. So we had a 5 minute, low speed game of chicken as we inched forward. He kept getting closer and closer. I held my ground. His mirror even hit my antenna. I was keeping about 1/4" gap between me and the van in front on me.
I ended up winning. And even better was that the guy behind me didn't let him in either.
I however did not emerge completely unscathed. I did accidentally bump the van in front of me. It was a UPS-style, old POS truck. I neglected to notice the low step he had sticking out in back. So now my bumper has a bit of a scuff.
But the important thing is that I won my game of chicken!! Yay ME!!
I ended up winning. And even better was that the guy behind me didn't let him in either.
I however did not emerge completely unscathed. I did accidentally bump the van in front of me. It was a UPS-style, old POS truck. I neglected to notice the low step he had sticking out in back. So now my bumper has a bit of a scuff.
But the important thing is that I won my game of chicken!! Yay ME!!
...but it has always amazed me how rapant stupidity is on the road in Montréal.
