Is there anything you can say to drivers who almost run you over?

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<p>Today I was running in my neighborhood. As I heard a car coming, I moved to the curb of the road to get out of the way. The car proceeded to move toward me, onto the curb, in order to park, but it did not slow down in order to let me get out of the way first. Had I not jumped into the grass at the last minute, the car would have hit me.</p>

<p>Usually I try not to get in cars’ way when I run, but in this case I’m not really sure what else I could have done. I don’t want to be a jerk to the driver, but is there anything (that is not totally rude) that would be appropriate to say in such a situation-- to advise the driver not to continue to endanger pedestrians in the future?</p>

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<p>You don’t have to be polite. Just shout at the driver to be more careful. If he grows hostile, destroy him.</p>

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<p>A good ol’ fashioned one finger salute should do the trick. Shout out some expletives, too. Then, as the driver stomps out of his car and you realize that he’s a 350-pound behemoth completely covered in tattoos and piercings, run for your life.</p>

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<p>Haha, thanks guys. I guess it’s best just to say nothing.</p>