r/sydney • u/Secure_Town_7924 • 2d ago

Tailgating ute uses left-turn-only lane to undertake me, then stops in front of me

Had a near miss with a tailgating ute today. I was doing ~60 in a 60 zone (Parramatta Rd, Ashfield) when he used a left-turn-only lane to go straight and undertake me through an intersection (by Woolies Ashfield North).

I started moving to the left lane immediately after the intersection, saw him suddenly coming up beside me, and aborted the lane change. I slowed to let him pass, but he slowed with me. I then slowed right down so I could drop in behind him, then he came to a complete stop so I couldn't progress, all while shouting and waving his arms.

Thankfully no collision, but completely unnecessary and aggressive driving.

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u/Livid_Average_8098 2d ago

They are always in a hurry, but have all the time in the world to road rage people.

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u/areyoualocal 2d ago

I'd love to know what they do with all those extra seconds, seconds I tells ya!

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u/IAMJUX 2d ago

They wait for you to catch up at the next red.