I was driving yesterday in bumper to bumper traffic, sticking to the car in front of me until I came to a T-section.

I left it open for a couple of left-turning cars, then when I saw this black REVO was going to make a right turn (effectively blocking the road for any other left turners, since traffic was really not moving), I inched my way towards the car in front. This blocked him from making the turn, but I noticed that he did not want to give way (to a hanging vehicle, I must add), trying to get in front of my auto until the cars were almost touching.

When the traffic moved a few seconds later, I heard the unmistakable sound of a fart burner over the music. It's mr. Revo revving hard, apparently trying to overtake me in a very narrow, congested 2-lane street.

I wasn't rushing at this point, and knew it was pointless to race with an impatient person in a gas vehicle.

This is where the fun begins.

Mr. Revo driver wasn't just overtaking as he DELIBERATELY slammed his car onto the side of my vehicle and subsequently sped away into HEAVY traffic, nearly hitting a car head on, and almost rear-ending another car.

I peeked out the window, and was horrified to see the damage he caused:

a small scratch on my side mirror, which is now gone thanks to rubbing compound. Surprising, since there was a loud thud when he hit.

I did not opt to pursue him as to not escalate the situation (He might have a gun. if he was willing to use his car as a weapon, what more a firearm? I don't want to die due to a traffic incident), plus the fact that I had children on board.

Unfortunately, I was not able to get his plate number - all I can remember is that there's a 2008 CHHA sticker on his windshield (whatever homeowner's association that is).

Fortunately for him, his antics did not hit a similarly less-rational, hotheaded and irate motorist. Imagine if he encountered a trigger-happy gun owner.

I can't believe that motorists like these exist. He's worse than the jeepneys and buses that I deal with daily.

He might not be so lucky next time. For now, I hope he enjoys his dent and bodywork scratches.


Some afterthoughts:
1) The incident could have been avoided if I had simply given way, but I know I had the right of way.
2) Is he a precision driver? Seems to mee that he's had lots of practice in hitting cars, then running away in congested roads.
3) I hope I never encounter douchebags like this again.
4) Sanay ba sya magmaneho sa Pilipinas? kung baguhan sya, nako. Hindi sya tatagal dito. Kung hindi mawrewreck sasakyan nya, e mapapatay sya.