That truck driver was way in the wrong to do that.
Messing with peoples safety out of anger is always wrong.
Truck driving IS pretty stressful, I did it for a couple years, in that short time I saw way too much stupid on the road.
I went back to being a mechanic, my physical and mental health forced the issue.
It’s not for just anyone and I was not a long haul driver, I was mostly doing in state heavy equipment hauling and home most nights.
Drop and drag long haul was an odd combo of boredom and stress for me, I tried it for a couple weeks, then got canned for being a hot head with dispatchers.
RWR, I salute you! As a former idiot teen driver, I apologize to you for this past sin. That guy must have been an extraordinary skilled driver or totally crazed - or both. He somehow managed not to get in a runaway situation on those curves and grades. My little Nissan didn’t stand a chance. I’m now married to a professional driver who can do stunts. She catches drivers screwing over truckers, frequently. Most people don’t even have the courtesy or intelligence to back up, where possible, when trucks are trying to make tight turns toward them at smaller intersections. I can’t imagine doing the job you did for so many years. I’m sorry it took a toll on you like that. I’ll bet you’ve seen it all out there! Best regards, Billy