Driving Yesterday

[Denny347]

Which dashcams are you using and recommend? Only need video and prefer front + rear views, no driver assistance, gps or alerting needed and 4K resolution. Memory card slot is a must have feature as well.

And not chynese if possible.

Nexar seems to be popular. Amazon carries them and I'm looking as getting one for mine, wife, son, and daughter's cars. Video evidence is KING at crash scenes.

 

[Nugget]

Few things more frustrating than a big truck passing another on I-70 when we're the only three vehicles around, theyre both going 72, I'm catching up to them at 85, and one decides suddenly to make the pass going 1 mph faster than the other. It almost feels like they wait to do it on purpose.

I actually stumbled on a meme illustrating my rant from pg1 of this thread. Thought I'd share it...

 

[ditcherman]

I actually stumbled on a meme illustrating my rant from pg1 of this thread. Thought I'd share it...

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I’ve always blamed insurance companies for this. They used to run.

 

[JettaKnight]

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This was how a head on ended today, the head on happened about 25-50’ in front of my front bumper. Guy in the white car pulled out to pass 4 cars (his words) and me in a triaxle semi with a triaxle detach (65-70’ish long). I was going 55, saw him coming in my rearview and thought “this isn’t going to work” then wham. White car almost flipped end for end and spun around both landed in the ditch.
I figured no one lived, but the guy in the red car (the innocent one) had a broken ankle and very shook up, the guy in the white car had a cut on his hand and was standing there like it was just another day. At least while I was there. I hope the dude in the red car is ok.

Had to be a 70 vs 50 mph or so impact.

Life can change in an instant.

He had to! How else could he cut out thirty seconds of his commute if he didn't pass?

 

[manifest destiny]

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This was how a head on ended today, the head on happened about 25-50’ in front of my front bumper. Guy in the white car pulled out to pass 4 cars (his words) and me in a triaxle semi with a triaxle detach (65-70’ish long). I was going 55, saw him coming in my rearview and thought “this isn’t going to work” then wham. White car almost flipped end for end and spun around both landed in the ditch.
I figured no one lived, but the guy in the red car (the innocent one) had a broken ankle and very shook up, the guy in the white car had a cut on his hand and was standing there like it was just another day. At least while I was there. I hope the dude in the red car is ok.

Had to be a 70 vs 50 mph or so impact.

Life can change in an instant.

I'm floored there was no loss of life here. Grateful but stunned. Once I found out the driver of the white car was ok, I would have proceeded to beat the **** out of him. If he wants to risk his life, go for it. Risking the lives of others because he was in a hurry? **** him!

 

[ditcherman]

I'm floored there was no loss of life here. Grateful but stunned. Once I found out the driver of the white car was ok, I would have proceeded to beat the **** out of him. If he wants to risk his life, go for it. Risking the lives of others because he was in a hurry? **** him!

I walked back to the accident with that kind of thinking. Never dreamed they’d both be out, with him just standing around. I was gonna leave him in his car at the very least.
I did challenge him a bit, asked him if he had good insurance and a few other things, and it became evident he was going to tell the truth, not trying to get out of anything from my perspective.
Mistakes happen. It’s important to be honest about them, which is really missing today.
Now if we can avoid the mistakes, even better…

 

[manifest destiny]

I did challenge him a bit, asked him if he had good insurance and a few other things, and it became evident he was going to tell the truth, not trying to get out of anything from my perspective.
Mistakes happen. It’s important to be honest about them, which is really missing today.

^This makes you look like a really good person. Hat tip.
And I guess, if he's going to own up to his mistakes with honest, it's probably best to not start flattening his face. He's lucky his selfishness didn't cost someone their life. Those cars look horrific.

 

[ditcherman]

I'm floored there was no loss of life here. Grateful but stunned. Once I found out the driver of the white car was ok, I would have proceeded to beat the **** out of him. If he wants to risk his life, go for it. Risking the lives of others because he was in a hurry? **** him!

One thing I’m really curious about, and maybe someone here can help me out with it - I’ve mentioned white car dude was cool as a cucumber, while I was there (maybe half hour). I looked down at the head on right beside me, and 2 things

1. I didn’t swerve much, I didn’t hit the ditch (not knowing which way these cars were coming) I didn’t slam on the brakes (my dog in the passenger seat should have been thrown under the dash but wasn’t, at least I didn’t flat spot $10,000 worth of tires).

And 2. When I got back to the scene I wanted to puke and cry and just fold up.

So my question is is there something wrong with me?!? Is that just an adrenaline dump? Did white car dude break down eventually?
What am I really going to do and how will I react when it’s up to me to protect, or prevent, as this ‘tough warrior guy’ that I wanna be.

Be gentle INGO.

 

[ditcherman]

^This makes you look like a really good person. Hat tip.
And I guess, if he's going to own up to his mistakes with honest, it's probably best to not start flattening his face. He's lucky his selfishness didn't cost someone their life. Those cars look horrific.

Yea, my actual words to the 911 operator were ‘send an ambulance, no send 2, or something, it doesn’t matter, they’ve gotta be dead”.

 

[manifest destiny]

One thing I’m really curious about, and maybe someone here can help me out with it - I’ve mentioned white car dude was cool as a cucumber, while I was there (maybe half hour). I looked down at the head on right beside me, and 2 things

1. I didn’t swerve much, I didn’t hit the ditch (not knowing which way these cars were coming) I didn’t slam on the brakes (my dog in the passenger seat should have been thrown under the dash but wasn’t, at least I didn’t flat spot $10,000 worth of tires).

And 2. When I got back to the scene I wanted to puke and cry and just fold up.

So my question is is there something wrong with me?!? Is that just an adrenaline dump? Did white car dude break down eventually?
What am I really going to do and how will I react when it’s up to me to protect, or prevent, as this ‘tough warrior guy’ that I wanna be.

Be gentle INGO.

First, I wouldn't compare yourself to the white car guy. He's obviously an idiot with little forethought to fearful outcomes. Who knows why he was so calm - shock, drugs, disregard ?? As to your own reaction, well, apparently you did everything right per the situation. Not personally harmed, not wrecked and your Fido-1 copilot still thinks you're the most-bestes-awesomist-myperson-ever. Whether your reactions were thoughtfully considered in real time or your inner self engaged autopilot, the results speak for themselves. So I would trust yourself in any future oh - **** - must - react situations. As to emotions, well, they're a normal human response. Fight or flight..... then you exhale.

 

[JettaKnight]

One thing I’m really curious about, and maybe someone here can help me out with it - I’ve mentioned white car dude was cool as a cucumber, while I was there (maybe half hour). I looked down at the head on right beside me, and 2 things

1. I didn’t swerve much, I didn’t hit the ditch (not knowing which way these cars were coming) I didn’t slam on the brakes (my dog in the passenger seat should have been thrown under the dash but wasn’t, at least I didn’t flat spot $10,000 worth of tires).

Wait, what? That's EXACTLY what your user name says you should do!

And 2. When I got back to the scene I wanted to puke and cry and just fold up.

So my question is is there something wrong with me?!? Is that just an adrenaline dump? Did white car dude break down eventually?
What am I really going to do and how will I react when it’s up to me to protect, or prevent, as this ‘tough warrior guy’ that I wanna be.

Be gentle INGO.

I'm just hoping that people talk a big game here on the internet about beating up idiots. We're all idiots at some time.

 

[Frosty]

We're all idiots at some time.

Or all the time depending on who you ask. yes my wife will confirm…

 

[ditcherman]

Wait, what? That's EXACTLY what your user name says you should do!



I'm just hoping that people talk a big game here on the internet about beating up idiots. We're all idiots at some time.

Yep shoulda ditched it! I’ll turn in my ditch card.

 

[Frosty]

Yep shoulda ditched it! I’ll turn in my ditch card.

But then you’ll just be ‘man

 

[JettaKnight]

Or all the time depending on who you ask. yes my wife will confirm…

I'd rather not ask INGO their opinion of me...

 

[Karl-just-Karl]

One thing I’m really curious about, and maybe someone here can help me out with it - I’ve mentioned white car dude was cool as a cucumber, while I was there (maybe half hour). I looked down at the head on right beside me, and 2 things

1. I didn’t swerve much, I didn’t hit the ditch (not knowing which way these cars were coming) I didn’t slam on the brakes (my dog in the passenger seat should have been thrown under the dash but wasn’t, at least I didn’t flat spot $10,000 worth of tires).

And 2. When I got back to the scene I wanted to puke and cry and just fold up.

So my question is is there something wrong with me?!? Is that just an adrenaline dump? Did white car dude break down eventually?
What am I really going to do and how will I react when it’s up to me to protect, or prevent, as this ‘tough warrior guy’ that I wanna be.

Be gentle INGO.

You are an honest man. Good for you.
You have feelings. Good for you.
You can make good decisions under duress. Good for you.

I hope you are not being too hard on yourself for questioning yourself. You had a response to a situation that showed every potential for being horrific. Good for everyone that it wasn't.

Can you handle this experience without allowing lasting trauma to disrupt the plans you have for your life? Only you can make the determination if things have gone off the rails or not. If you can move on, good for you. If you are having difficulty, there are people who can help.

"Did white car dude break down?" We'll probably never know. He has his own life to live as you have yours.

Does any of us really know how we will measure up when the time comes? I think the answers to that will be from honest men who cannot say and fools that think they know the answer.

 

[ditcherman]

You are an honest man. Good for you.
You have feelings. Good for you.
You can make good decisions under duress. Good for you.

Well that’s kinda what I’m questioning. I didn’t swerve, don’t remember hitting the brakes the instant I thought ‘this isn’t gonna work’ and just think I should have, that’s all.

I hope you are not being too hard on yourself for questioning yourself. You had a response to a situation that showed every potential for being horrific. Good for everyone that it wasn't.

Can you handle this experience without allowing lasting trauma to disrupt the plans you have for your life? Only you can make the determination if things have gone off the rails or not. If you can move on, good for you. If you are having difficulty, there are people who can help.

Haha, I’m good, but thanks. Don’t mean to make a bigger deal out of it than it is, just questioning my reaction time and curious about the adrenaline thing, how it affected me, and others, and if people train their way to a better result.

"Did white car dude break down?" We'll probably never know. He has his own life to live as you have yours.

Does any of us really know how we will measure up when the time comes? I think the answers to that will be from honest men who cannot say and fools that think they know the answer.

Well said, I just thought I’d be more prepared, more calm.

And to reiterate what you alluded to, there is no shame in asking for help.

 

[Karl-just-Karl]

Well that’s kinda what I’m questioning. I didn’t swerve, don’t remember hitting the brakes the instant I thought ‘this isn’t gonna work’ and just think I should have, that’s all.

I'm just some dude on the internet, so I can't even claim it to be worth 2 cents. But...

You kept your s*** under control, didn't cause any harm to anyone else or property and none of it was your fault. Given the situation, you're batting 1000 in my book. I'll give you bonus points for going back/sticking around.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda ain't gonna change nothing now and probably won't change what you do in the future in the event of another split-second pants-crappin' moment.


I understand cops, firefighters and military personnel gaining enough XP to handle their situations, situations they face regularly, but ain't nobody 100% prepared for the unexpected.

 

[ditcherman]

I'm just some dude on the internet, so I can't even claim it to be worth 2 cents. But...

You kept your s*** under control, didn't cause any harm to anyone else or property and none of it was your fault. Given the situation, you're batting 1000 in my book. I'll give you bonus points for going back/sticking around.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda ain't gonna change nothing now and probably won't change what you do in the future in the event of another split-second pants-crappin' moment.


I understand cops, firefighters and military personnel gaining enough XP to handle their situations, situations they face regularly, but ain't nobody 100% prepared for the unexpected.

Thanks, that does mean a lot coming from you, with just some of the stuff you’ve shared on here.

 

[manifest destiny]

but ain't nobody 100% prepared for the unexpected.

Amen.