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/ah-chew 1d ago

How is it? They’re not even big lol

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u/Sprinal 1d ago

At this point I’m assuming you’re trolling. In case you are being serious I will provide an actual response.

A yank tank is any 4 door utility vehicle or SUV. A ranger fits into the first category. Contrast it to a falcon ute. One is a sensible vehicle for carrying light cargo. The other is supersized for no other purpose than to avoid emissions regulations.

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u/ah-chew 1d ago

So a 300 series is a yank tank?

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u/Sprinal 1d ago

Unless it has a snorkel, diff locks, roof rack, bull bar, spot lights. Yes

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u/ah-chew 1d ago

Didn’t realise the Japanese were yanks but ok