An impatient Tesla driver apparently couldn’t stand being stuck behind another car on a busy highway. Dashcam footage shows the driver following closely and looking for a way around, even as traffic ahead kept everyone moving at the same pace.
The 33-second clip was shared on Reddit’s r/Roadcam forum, where it quickly drew attention. While the Tesla’s driving upset many viewers, the person recording soon found themselves facing criticism, too.
According to the person who posted the video, several cars were using the left lane to pass four slower vehicles, including two trucks. The Tesla came up from behind but seemed unwilling to wait for the line of traffic to clear.
What followed was a risky-looking pass and a heated debate about highway manners. Some people blamed the Tesla driver for being aggressive, while others argued that the recording driver should have moved out of the way sooner.
Patience Slowly Runs Out
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[USA] Tesla Driver in a hurry. Hey, you, stop typing, yes I was passing cars in that left lane.
by u/OkArgument483 in
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The Reddit post shows the Tesla following the camera vehicle as traffic moves along the highway. Rather than staying in line, the car appears to move from side to side behind the driver ahead.
Once a gap opens in the right lane, the Tesla moves over and passes. The maneuver puts the car ahead of the recording vehicle, but it also draws criticism from viewers who believe the driver took an unnecessary chance.
The person who shared the video had already prepared a response for anyone planning to complain about their use of the left lane.
“I have been here long enough to know someone always has a comment about left lane etiquette,” they wrote.
They explained that the cars ahead were still passing slower traffic. In their view, the Tesla driver had no reason to expect the entire line to move aside.
“My man just couldn’t give it a second,” the poster added.
Whose Lane Is It?
Not everyone watching agreed that the camera driver handled the encounter correctly.
One commenter argued that the Tesla’s ability to pass on the right showed there had been enough space for the recording vehicle to change lanes. Another maintained that drivers should make room for faster vehicles rather than hold up traffic.
Others saw a problem with that reasoning. Just because a car can squeeze through an opening does not mean the gap is large enough for a safe lane change.
One viewer pointed out that the Tesla cut in front of traffic to complete its pass. A driver trying to leave proper space between vehicles would need more room.
The argument also raised a question about what happens when someone is already passing several cars. Moving right between each vehicle may create more lane changes, especially when traffic is heavy.
Better Safe Than Right
One of the most popular comments offered advice that had little to do with who deserved the passing lane.
“Graveyards are full of people who had right of way,” the commenter warned.
That response received more than 1,000 upvotes. Several people agreed that avoiding an aggressive driver matters more than winning an argument over road rules.
Still, others questioned whether changing lanes would have helped. With the Tesla moving behind the recording vehicle, they worried that an attempted lane change could have placed both cars in the same opening.
Another viewer suggested using a turn signal to show an impatient driver that a lane change is coming. That way, the person behind knows they will have a chance to pass once there is enough room.
The discussion drew hundreds of comments, with drivers sharing their own experiences of being tailgated on highways.
Among the more practical responses was a reminder that drivers need enough space to merge safely. The Tesla’s quick pass may have gotten it ahead of one car, but the video still showed other traffic occupying the road in front.