Steve Capstick's definitions

Dial Hunting

To hear another driver's music and attempt to find out what sation they are listening to.

"The tunes blasting in the car next to me rocked. I found myself dial hunting that mother."

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Eye Contract

To make eye contact with the driver in the lane you are attempting to merge with.

"You have to let the person in if you make an eye contract."

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

False Alignment

To leave a big gap in front of your car so that you're right next to the car in the lane next to you. Typically, it's a technique used to admire another car, its occupants or both.

"I pulled a false alignment so I could check out the hottie in the convertible."

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Hurry Honkers

People who honk their horn a millisecond after a light changes like they're a drag racer. A rude move that commonly has the reverse of its intended effect.

"Take it easy. Where's the fire, hurry honkers?"

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Lane Pirate

A skilled driver who takes space at will from other drivers on the road. A rogue commander of the asphalt high seas.

"I know exactly how to position myself against a lane pirate. Aargh."

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Noser

A person who sticks the front of their car in the path of another in an attempt to force their way into a lane.

"He tried to pull a total noser back there but I didn't let him in."

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Paratroop Park

When a passenger jumps out of your car to stand in a parking space that has opened up behind or across the street while you pull the car around.

"We thought we would never find a spot but Matt got us a rockstar paratroop park right out front for me."

by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006