Driver Honks Once At A Car That Skids Behind Her In The Rain, Then A Man Follows Her For A Long Time Trying To Run Her Off The Road Until She Calls Triple 0

One driver honked her horn once, two years ago. She says it led to one of the scariest experiences of her life and a call to triple 0, Australia’s emergency number.

A car drives down a rain-soaked city street in the evening.

Now she thinks twice before she touches the horn, and she shared her story on TikTok as a “friendly reminder” for every driver. Her post, from @emilyjnewton, carries a simple message: you never know how stable the person in the other car is.

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A Car Came Up Close Behind Her, Then The Rain Started

She says a car was coming up really close behind hers. She noticed the car but was not looking at the driver.

Then it started to rain. They were going through a green light when the car behind her did some sort of skid and almost lost control. It nearly hit the back of her car.

One Honk Of The Horn Led To Being Followed “For A Very Long Time”

Her reaction was to honk. From there, she says, she was followed for a very long time.

She believes the man was trying to get her car off the road. In her words, she truly thought he was going to “beat my head in” if he managed it.

It was very early in the morning, and she thought she might not make it home. She calls it the scariest time of her life.

She Called Triple 0 And Asked Police To Meet Her At The Station

She knew something that many drivers forget. At that hour, a lot of police stations are locked, and there often are not officers sitting inside waiting.

So she called triple 0 and told the operator where she was. She says she was flying down the road by then, and the man behind her was relentless.

She told the operator which police station she was driving to and asked if someone could be waiting there. She says police vehicles were actually sent out. “Obviously I survived,” she says, but she has not forgotten it.

“I Wish There Were Two Types Of Horns”

Since then, she says, she has probably held her horn down only once, and she panicked straight away because she realized what she had done.

She has a wish that many drivers will recognize. She would love two kinds of horns: a friendly one for a quick reminder that the light turned green, and an angry one for real trouble.

Her bottom line is plain. Some people have anger issues, some are not mentally stable, and in her view it is just not worth it.

What To Do If Another Driver Is Chasing You

Road rage experts and safety agencies tend to give similar advice for these moments. her own steps, going to a police station and calling for help, line up with it.

Do not stop and do not get out of your car to argue. Keep the doors locked and the windows up.
Do not drive home. Leading someone to your address can turn a road incident into something worse.
Drive to a busy, well lit public place such as a police station, a hospital or a service station that is open.
Call your local emergency number, which is triple 0 in Australia and 911 in the United States, and tell the operator exactly where you are and what the other vehicle looks like.
If you can do so safely, note the plate number, the car’s color and the direction you are heading. Pull over to write things down only once you are somewhere safe.
Keep your phone in a mount before you drive, so a call takes one tap instead of a fumble.

Why Stations And Emergency Calls Work Together

Her approach had two parts. She called for help, and she picked a destination where help could meet her. Telling the operator the station she was heading toward gave police a place to send cars, which is exactly why she asked for someone to be waiting.

It is a calm, practical move in a frightening moment. If you ever need it, say the street, the direction you are traveling and the station name out loud, and keep the operator on the line.

Small Habits That Keep Tempers Down On The Road

The best protection is not getting into the situation. Give other drivers room, especially in the rain, when stopping distances get longer. A car that sits too close is a hazard in itself, but a hard honk or a gesture can raise the temperature fast.

If you need to let someone know about the light, a quick tap of the horn is different from leaning on it. Better yet, simply let it go. Most of the time, the other driver already knows they made a mistake, and a wave or a deep breath costs you nothing.

She says she shared her story as a reminder, and it is one worth passing along to anyone in your family who drives. Think twice before you honk, trust your instincts if something feels wrong, and know where the nearest police station is on your regular routes.

A moment of annoyance lasts a few seconds. Getting home safely is what matters, and her story shows how quickly a driver can face a situation she never expected.

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