Voice versus Horn

[McJim]

I commute through Auckland every day - this means I witness some fairly idiotic driving.

It's vitally important on a bike not to ride angry coz your composure can affect your handling and ability. I use my horn to warn other road users of my presence not to tell them off for pissing me off. I am in the habit of yelling my thoughts at someone's incompetence there and then coz this helps me get it out my system and I can continue my ride compsed, relaxed and alert.

I had thought that the helmet absorbed most of this abuse and that the drivers it was directed at would remain blissfully unaware of their stupidity but the purpose was served to get it out of my system. That is until today.

I got a PM from another KBer "Was that you screaming abuse at a Driver in Wellington street this morning?" and they were quite a few car lengths away.

Just wondered if everyone else used their horns or if there are any other SHOUTERS out there in KB land.

[SARGE]

I commute through Auckland every day - this means I witness some fairly idiotic driving.

Just wondered if everyone else used their horns or if there are any other SHOUTERS out there in KB land.

i use my exhaust ..(very loud) .. i yell obscenities.. i remove mirrors ..i throw shit..sign language..ive even put the stand down at a light or in motorway traffic and had a chat with the offending ass-wipe

find what works for you Grasshopper..

[hXc]

Horn. I mutter under my breath but my horn usually does the trick. Look at my profile to see why (Just behind rear indicator).

[yungatart]

I shout! I have a voice like a Billingsgate fishwife when riled, people usually get the idea that I'm pissed at them, its far more effective close up than the airhorns..

[hXc]

I shout! I have a voice like a Billingsgate fishwife when riled, people usually get the idea that I'm pissed at them, its far more effective close up than the airhorns..

It's true, I tell ya. Please don't hurt me!

[Str8 Jacket]

I have an air horn which is usually enough for those dis-corteous numbnuts that do pull out in front of me etc. But this morning I had my air horn blasting and flicked my lights on full beam (it was 6am so it was dark) momentarily at a 4wd numbnut and that wasnt enough, they just looked at me but pulled out of their driveway right in front of me anyway. So when we got to the next intersection I pulled up next to them and banged on there window. "Is there something wrong" says driver.... So I told them exactly what they'd done. "Oh sorry I didnt see you there" they say. I think the only thing you can rely on is your own reactions to be able to avoid them. I think that I can read other road users minds sometimes!

[XP@]

Had one at lunch time. Was indicating left, set off from the lights and this young, good looking blond starts to pass me on the left... her window was down, so I says "excuse me I was indicating..."

She replied "Baaaaa..."

[Fishy]

I tend to use my fists or feet or both depending on the situation.

[Str8 Jacket]

Had one at lunch time. Was indicating left, set off from the lights and this young, good looking blond starts to pass me on the left... her window was down, so I says "excuse me I was indicating..."

She replied "Baaaaa..."

I hate to say it but female drivers ARE the worst! In my experience anyway! And yes I include myself.

[Maha]

Finger gestures or whole hand gesture, shake of the head, and my all time fav'
Blow them a kiss........

[Str8 Jacket]

Blow them a kiss........

Its pretty hard to bend over and pull your pants down while riding! Especially if you're wearing the "proper" gears....

[McJim]

This bugger was going the opposite way - Pulled out from a side street on my left (they were turning right), across the path of the van in front of me - he had to emergency stop so I had to emergency stop - saw the bugger drive past my right elbow and so voiced my opinion.

Point is the abuse was heard 4 car lengths away even through a helmet....which I think is cool - means the fucker will definately have heard me.

[Maha]

Its pretty hard to bend over and pull your pants down while riding! Especially if you're wearing the "proper" gears....

I dont kiss from my arse.......
Step 1 .... Kiss your right glove
Step 2 .... now gentley blow towards the offending cage
Step 3 ....

[msm]

I just mutter under my breath. Being on a scooter I'm afraid I'd just get squished if anyone heard what I actually have to say about them.

[Str8 Jacket]

^^ LMAO @ Mahaman!! ^^

This bugger was going the opposite way - Pulled out from a side street on my left (they were turning right), across the path of the van in front of me - he had to emergency stop so I had to emergency stop - saw the bugger drive past my right elbow and so voiced my opinion.

Point is the abuse was heard 4 car lengths away even through a helmet....which I think is cool - means the fucker will definately have heard me.

I was just saying to my man yesterday that it would be interesting to stick a recorder in my helmet with all the things I yell in my helmet at people, but I really wouldnt want anyone to hear what im saying as I could get in ALOT of trouble, lol!