Driver Refuses to Take Longer Route to Ease Anxiety of Fellow Motorist

Imagine you’re driving to an important work meeting, and suddenly, a police car starts flashing you. You pull over, only to find out the driver in front of you called the cops because your car following theirs is triggering their anxiety disorder! That’s exactly what happened to one driver who found themselves in a bizarre situation. Let’s dive into the story and see if they were in the wrong for refusing to take a different route.

The Unexpected Traffic Stop

A Long Drive Together

The Cop’s Questioning

The Anxiety-Stricken Driver

An Unusual Request

Refusing the Detour

Standing Their Ground

The Late Arrival ⌛

Second-Guessing Their Decision

The Cop’s Dilemma

The 911 Call

An Unbelievable Encounter on the Road ️

This driver’s day took an unexpected turn when they were pulled over by a cop after the anxiety-stricken driver in front of them called the police. The cop asked our protagonist to take a longer route to ease the other driver’s anxiety, but they refused, stating they had a work meeting to attend. Upon arriving late to the meeting and explaining the situation, their colleagues sympathized with the anxious driver, leaving our protagonist questioning their decision. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this wild situation… ‍

NTA! Woman’s request was ridiculous. Pulling into a random driveway may backfire.

Driver not obligated to accommodate stranger’s anxiety disorder. NTA

Driver not at fault for fellow motorist’s anxiety. NTA

NTA, driver suggests alternative solution, cop escort for safety

Commenter defends driver who refused to take longer route for anxious motorist.

Fellow driver refused to accommodate entitled anxious driver

Commenter suggests a simpler solution and sparks a racial debate

Two women with anxiety discuss reasonable expectations for others.

Confusion over why woman called police on driver for anxiety.

Anxiety while driving, but is it paranoia or caution?

Confusion over pulled over driver and anxious motorist resolved

Driver deemed NTA for not taking longer route to ease anxiety.

Driver defends refusal to accommodate anxious motorist

Coincidental highway drives can cause anxiety but NTA for refusing.

Police officer’s request causes anxiety, commenter defends driver’s decision.

Driver not responsible for fellow motorist’s mental health

Driver not at fault for not taking longer route

Entitled woman gets roasted for expecting special treatment

When being followed while driving, is going to the police station odd or typical?

NTA driver suggests police intervention to solve route conflict

Respectful refusal to accommodate anxious driver

Driver not at fault for not taking longer route. NTA

Commenter defends driver’s decision and calls out unreasonable request.

Driver takes longer route, but is it worth the anxiety?

Driver not at fault for not taking longer route

Safety tips for women walking alone at night

A simple solution to ease anxiety on the road

NTA driver refuses to take longer route to ease anxiety.

Mystery woman stops with driver, possible acquaintance?

Woman anxious, driver considerate, cop unhelpful. NTA wins.

NTA. Commenter criticizes ‘triggering’ culture and defends driver’s actions.

Anxiety in traffic? Not the a**hole for refusing detour.

Driver refused longer route, commenter calls out racial profiling. NTA

No sympathy for anxious lady ‍♀️

Standing up to authority figures. NTA

Driver not obligated to take longer route for anxious passenger

Cop should have intervened, commenter agrees NTA

Standing up for your rights on the road

You’re NTA for not accommodating her anxiety while driving

Commenter suggests solution to driver’s anxiety, with Office reference

Commuter empathizes with driver’s anxiety but supports refusal to detour

Safety first! Pull over if you feel followed. NTA

Driver receives support for refusing cop’s suggestion, offers better solution.

Anxiety and driving, NTA suggests a solution

No obligation to help strangers, NTA for not taking detour

Driver with anxiety disorder refuses longer route. NTA.

Commenter defends driver’s decision with a sarcastic question.

Driver shares scary experience of being followed while driving alone

Standing up for yourself and your time

Don’t let entitled people waste your time. NTA

Commenter defends driver’s decision to not take longer route.

NTA, consider leading the way next time to ease anxiety

Anxiety disorder doesn’t justify an hour-long detour. NTA

Comment section turns hostile with NTA backlash

NTA driver refuses longer route, cop suggests 911 for offense

Commenter calls out driver’s inability to drive defensively, criticizes cop.

Commenter criticizes driver’s severe paranoia, suggests pulling over instead.

Driver vindicated for refusing longer route, other driver committed crimes

Driver refuses to take longer route, sparks debate on driving skills

Commenter calls out coworkers for enabling insane behavior

Navigating anxiety while driving: a conversation on race and stigma.

Driver not at fault for anxious motorist’s poor planning

Driver refuses longer route, deemed NTA by commenters.

Driver not at fault for not accommodating unreasonable request

Commenter suggests cop should have given a ticket for bogus call

Questionable stop and police request sparks debate in comments

Suggesting a better solution with a touch of humor