Bad Driving Caught on Xiaomi 70mai Dashcam

L[Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 14:01
Last edited 24/12/2020 - 09:51 by 3 other users

Every now and then I'll see some super low prices for the Xiaomi 70mai dashcam.

If you are thinking about buying them, they're superb units for the price you pay which is anywhere from $35 to just under $70 from memory (happy to be corrected.)

YouTube link so you can judge the video quality for yourself. Mute the video if you are not a fan of swear words.

If anyone knows of a Suzuki running around with [1SD-2AT] plates, please feel free to forward this video to the driver so that she may reflect on her lack of self awareness and how that may negatively impact her and other drivers around her on future trips.

Mod Note: Thread closed, as OP has disabled account.

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  • mini2 on 22/12/2020 - 14:12
    +7

    Pretty good quality for the money.

  • Benjamin7711 on 22/12/2020 - 14:13
    +2

    What's up with the poor/jumpy audio? Is that caused by the dashcam or something else?

    • GG57 on 22/12/2020 - 14:37

      Terrible audio

    • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 14:51
      -3

      My music is on full blast so no doubt that's the issue there.

      • Gina Rinehart on 23/12/2020 - 14:17
        +1

        RIP your hearing… you'll regret it

        • RevolverUpstairs on 23/12/2020 - 17:32

          Your ears are soft, mine will never go deaf

  • MS Paint on 22/12/2020 - 14:15
    +59

    To be fair you were hovering in her blind spot a bit.

    No excuse for the Suzukis bad driving (clearly didn't head check) but I would have stayed another car length back if I was in your position.

    That area of Melbourne is a nightmare for non regular users and when I'm there I assume all drivers are there for the first time.

      • MS Paint on 22/12/2020 - 14:32
        +16

        I do when I'm in that part of town. I see you're in Sydney. Have you driven this stretch of road?

        Drivers are so focused on which lane they need to be in they forget the basics. It is a shit fight 24/7 in that area.

        The wrong exit can literally add 20 minutes and a toll road to your journey.

      • Ozzie15 on 22/12/2020 - 14:35
        +34

        When I'm on the road I assume everyone else is either a new driver or doesn't know where they are going. When I suspect certain drivers in front of me I either overtake them asap or stay as far away as possible.

        Trust me, staying a couple of car lengths behind these cars save a lot of time and hassle because most of these idiots wouldn't have any clue even if they hit you head-on.

      • Ryanek on 22/12/2020 - 14:45
        +34

        Sometimes it pays to be a defensive driver.

        • aragornelessar on 23/12/2020 - 12:22
          +3

          Always pays! It's not worth the hassle and trouble for a bit of ego/seconds off your trip

      • tdw on 22/12/2020 - 18:13
        +12

        it's called firetrucking self-preservation. where'd you find your licence? in a packet of eneloops?

        • HelpMeiCantSee on 23/12/2020 - 07:47
          +1

          Nah, in a high yield investment car. With Pam’s help in trying to get a refund for some absurd reason :)

          Edit, I’m actually on OP side, but the comment above was a cracker, I couldn’t help myself to contribute.

      • Vote for Pedro on 23/12/2020 - 18:09
        +3

        Anyone who’s ever ridden a motorcycle or a driver who understands defensive driving. You avoid hovering in blind spot.

      • berry580 on 23/12/2020 - 23:32

        Anyone who has a brain would.

    • Bargain80 on 22/12/2020 - 14:22
      +13

      The OP was not hovering. He/She's faster than the Suzuki and about to overtake it.
      If he Suzuki was paying attention, they should be aware there's a car joining the lane from the left.
      It's a matter of people not paying attention and not checking blind spot properly.

      • JimmyF on 22/12/2020 - 19:10
        -2

        The OP was not hovering. He/She's faster than the Suzuki and about to overtake it.

        Think you mean UNDERtake…

      • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 21:50
        +1

        Yep, but the driver could have backed off when she started to change lanes without looking. 90% her fault, but there were a few seconds were she started indicating and turning where the driver could have backed off. Instead he decided to keep accelerating into a spot where the driver hadn't seen him.

    • GG57 on 22/12/2020 - 14:39

      The full on sun doesn't help anyone either.
      It's a pity we don't see the speed in the video.

      • Luo18740 on 22/12/2020 - 14:59
        +6

        You have only just entered that lane though. She may have checked it earlier and thought it would still be clear.

        It was poor driving of course, but not completely unexpected.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:34
          +5

          The only thing that was unexpected was when I drove past and she had her phone in her hand.

          That really sent the swear bears into overdrive.

          • Vote for Pedro on 23/12/2020 - 18:11
            +5

            @[Deactivated]: I like the “how dare you cut me off, now I must get in front of you at all costs” move

            • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 19:54
              -7

              @Vote for Pedro: Yes to get to safety away from the woman driver who tried to murder me.

    • netjock on 22/12/2020 - 16:25
      +3

      That area of Melbourne is a nightmare for non regular users

      Wonder if the person who decided on hotel quarantine with private security (unnamed) is the same person that put that stretch of road together. Confusing non regular drivers is when accidents happen because they are distracted about where to go and there is heavy traffic all around.

    • Lichen6420 on 23/12/2020 - 10:56
      +15

      Yep a pretty dumb move from the bad driving handbook. Don’t sit in peoples blind spots and never assume they have seen you.

      This is defensive driving 101. With a bit more age and maturity you will eventually figure out the road is not your personal racetrack.

      Your ridiculous swearing and carry on shows exactly the type of bogan you are.

      • Samsungnote10 on 23/12/2020 - 11:11
        +2

        thats harsh!

        • apey2000 on 23/12/2020 - 17:25
          +3

          But true.

        • samyall on 23/12/2020 - 14:55
          +21

          Defensive driving isn't about being right. It's about being safe.

            • aragornelessar on 23/12/2020 - 15:30
              +15

              @[Deactivated]: Check your ego when you get in the car mate. If you'd rather be "right", instead of be alive/uninjured/not inconvenienced, then good luck to you.

              • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:03
                -4

                @aragornelessar: You just saw a girl choose to still take a lane in a dangerous situation even after hearing a horn sounding off. That's called driving with an ego.

                Unfortunately the Insurance company/cops only see right or wrong. My advice to you is read up on how to change a lane from the vicroads website.

            • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:03
              +3

              @[Deactivated]:

              Okay so next time I will jam the brakes when I'm near another car.

              That is not defensive driving.

              • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:04
                -4

                @cadwalader: That's the advice I've been given by the forum members.

                • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:07
                  +2

                  @[Deactivated]:

                  That's the advice I've been given by the forum members.

                  Please quote in exact words where this advice was provided by forum members.

                  • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:10
                    -3

                    @cadwalader: "No excuse for the Suzukis bad driving (clearly didn't head check) but I would have stayed another car length back if I was in your position."

                    That's implying that Instead of driving forward in the normal fashion that I jam the brakes to create space.

                    • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:11
                      +5

                      @[Deactivated]:

                      That's implying that Instead of driving forward in the normal fashion that I jam the brakes to create space.

                      Is this how you normally slow down gradually or create space, by "jamming" the brakes"?

                      • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:12
                        -3

                        @cadwalader: You're really clutching at straws here lol

                        It's just easier to say she doesn't deserve a license and move on.

                        • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:14
                          +1

                          @[Deactivated]:

                          You're really clutching at straws here lol

                          What straws am I clutching at?

                          You haven't answered the question yet btw.

                          That's implying that Instead of driving forward in the normal fashion that I jam the brakes to create space.

                          Is this how you normally slow down gradually or create space, by "jamming" the brakes"?

                          • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:16

                            @cadwalader: Dee

                            • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:19
                              +1

                              @[Deactivated]: I suggest you look for a driving instructor to relearn how to slow down gradually or create space without "jamming" the brakes" Its quite simple really.

                              • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:20

                                @cadwalader: You were meant to say "Dee what?"

                                • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:21

                                  @[Deactivated]:

                                  You were meant to say "Dee what?"

                                  That is irrelevant to the topic at hand.

                                  • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:24

                                    @cadwalader: Look, I've given up on the topic of talking about driving with you because you have no idea what you're on about.

                                    Pls say "Dee what?"

                                    • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:28
                                      +2

                                      @[Deactivated]:

                                      Look, I've given up on the topic of talking about driving with you because you have no idea what you're on about.

                                      Since I have no idea what I'm on about, you should be able to enlighten me with your superior intellect.

                                      Is "jamming the brakes" normally how you slow down gradually or create space?

                                      If there is anything word with my wording, please educate me as well.

                                      • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:29
                                        -1

                                        @cadwalader: Say the line Bart.

                                        • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:32
                                          +1

                                          @[Deactivated]: With all your incredible knowledge and bluster about driving and your driving abilities, I don't know why you still refuse to answer such a simple question about gradually slowing your car down. And also, why do you keep insisting on derailing the topic.

                                          • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:35

                                            @cadwalader: I'll give you an answer when you say the line.

                                            • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:36

                                              @[Deactivated]: why?

                                              • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:37

                                                @cadwalader: Say the line and find out.

                                                • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:40

                                                  @[Deactivated]: That is irrelevant to the discussion at hand and it has nothing to do with defensive driving though.

                                                  • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 16:41

                                                    @cadwalader: It's quite simple.

                                                    Say the line and you'll get an answer.

                                                    • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 16:46

                                                      @[Deactivated]: You can pay your defensive driving instructor to say it to you if that is your kind of thing.

          • Mrgreenz on 23/12/2020 - 15:58
            +1

            @samyall: ^ well said

        • Vote for Pedro on 23/12/2020 - 18:12
          +2

          Are you on p plates?

          • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2020 - 18:16

            @Vote for Pedro: P plates but I have unlocked an advanced level of drivers knowledge from Colin McRae rally, Forza 1-4, need for speed underground and ace combat 2.

            • Vote for Pedro on 23/12/2020 - 20:08
              +2

              @[Deactivated]: Explains everything about your driving ability and attitude

              • cadwalader on 23/12/2020 - 20:33
                +3

                @Vote for Pedro: One day he'll play chicken with another idiot on the road because he has the right of way and get into an accident. Hopefully no one in his car gets physically injured and he'll only lose 1-3 weeks of his time chasing up insurance and maybe looking for a new car.

                Either that or he remembers that sometimes creating a bit of space between a car that looks out of sorts is a heap more convenient in the long run.

      • smartazz104 on 23/12/2020 - 14:16

        Your ridiculous swearing and carry on shows exactly the type of bogan you are.

        Now, now, not everyone can have an eloquent grasp of the English language like yourself.

    • jmi on 23/12/2020 - 14:32
      +8

      When I saw the video at the beginning, as a defensive driver, I saw 2 warning signs immediately:-

      a. The sun is shining directly in your face. You may be able to see the traffic but other drivers may not. They could be suddenly blinded if they travelled out of a shaded area.

      b. The car on the right has a very noticeable length of space in front of it and the space was getting bigger. This indicates to me that the driver is either slowing down due to the sunlight or wants to change lane and I would slow down a bit more in the chance the driver decides to as I am clearly in the car's blind spot.

      One thing I learn from my years of driving in Sydney. There are always people who are oblivious to the road surroundings. It pays to always drive defensively. Even though the other vehicle may be in the wrong, I would rather just try my best to avoid the accident even if I have the right of way. The idea of being inconvenienced with the car in the workshop getting repairs (even if it's not my fault) is just not worth it.

      • Lichen6420 on 23/12/2020 - 17:33
        +2

        Yeah it's a pretty easy situation to predict watching the start of the video, however this type of thing is generally learnt from experience and often learning the hard way. It would seem the OP still has lots of growing up to do.

  • whooah1979 on 22/12/2020 - 14:22
    +1

    The driver is either stoned or drunk.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 14:23
      +3

      Or both.

  • No on 22/12/2020 - 14:24

    I thought the quality of my 70mai was pretty average… https://streamable.com/iaxg4

    • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 14:55
      -3

      Looks good to me for the price. Somewhat keen to try a 4k dashcam but the prices are unreasonable. Happy with this for sure.

      • No on 22/12/2020 - 19:13
        +1

        The picture is certainly good enough to show what happened but I struggle to read number plates in this video.

        I think you would get a better picture on a cloudy day but for Australia I'd consider a different one.

  • jv on 22/12/2020 - 14:59
    -2

    Driver with the camera should have given way to car on right.

    Also, was speeding to overtake.

    • whooah1979 on 22/12/2020 - 15:00
      +5

      You tell them luv.

      • jv on 22/12/2020 - 15:06
        +4

        Thanks for your support hun…

    • Ughhh on 22/12/2020 - 15:17
      +10

      Driver with the camera should have given way to car on right.

      Give way to cars changing lanes from the right?….

      A bit too early for shrooms isn't it?

      • jv on 22/12/2020 - 15:24
        +1

        Give way to cars changing lanes from the right?….

        Yes, their indicator was on…

        • Ughhh on 22/12/2020 - 15:28
          +11

          Indicator means exactly what the word says "indicating", it doesn't give you the right to barge in, nor does it mean everyone else has to give way to you.

          • jv on 22/12/2020 - 15:29
            -2

            @Ughhh:

            Indicator means exactly what the word says "indicating"

            So the driver on the left must give way to cars that are in front of you and merging to the left.

            Learn your road rules…

            • Ughhh on 22/12/2020 - 15:31
              +5

              @jv: Learn to google specsavers.

              There's no 'merging lanes' between the camera driver and the black car. Just black car changing lanes. Black car gives way to traffic heshe wants to change to.

              • jv on 22/12/2020 - 15:38
                +5

                @Ughhh: I don't see why you are making unnecessary comments about the car's colour…

                • Ughhh on 22/12/2020 - 18:55
                  +1

                  @jv: What comments am I making about the cars colour? All my comments are about their actions. Unless you're really gonna stoop this low and make it about race?

                  Your profile pic is grey, you gonna feel offended?

              • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:23
                +5

                @Ughhh: You are spot on!

                "When you change lanes you must give way to vehicles already in that line off traffic."

                Straight from vicroads if anyone wants a source.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:14

        Thanks for your support hun…

    • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:30
      +1

      Hi hun, unsure if you are playing dumb or need an update on the road rules but I have broken it down in a simple format for you to understand.

      1.) Monitor traffic
      2.) Indicate safely
      3.) Check mirrors
      4.) Do a headcheck
      5.) Change lanes smoothly

      When you change lanes you must give way to vehicles already in that line off traffic.

      The purpose of the headcheck is to check that it's all clear and safe to change lanes. Seeing that the camera car was at the halfway point of hers, this should have indicated that no it was not safe.

      Camera car was not speeding, he was quite content to cruise along at the speed indicated on the signage.

      Also, when the camera car said "Keep your effing eyes on the road" it was because the lady in the suzuki had her phone in her right arm and then took her left arm off the steering wheel to apologise for being a banana. In the space of ten second she nearly wiped out the camera car and then decided it was okay to drive without both hands firmly on the steering wheel, while being distracted by her important instagram updates.

      If you need any more help, I am always here for you hun.

      • MS Paint on 22/12/2020 - 16:40
        +3

        I would suggest

        1. Mirrors
        2. Indicate
        3. Head check
        4. Change if safe
        • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:42

          Not that I disagree with you but that is straight from vicroads website.

  • PurpleHippo on 22/12/2020 - 15:13
    +26

    Seemed unnecessarily aggressive to return the favour by overtaking the Suzuki after that.
    A mistake was made, you saw her and made a defensive manoeuvre to avoid her, so all is well. Drop back a little, forgive and move on. No need to cuss her out and reclaim your position.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 15:19
      -3

      Was not to reclaim position, was to get away from her unsafe driving. She'll kill someone one day if she keeps that up.

      • PurpleHippo on 22/12/2020 - 15:33
        +10

        If I were concerned about someones dangerous driving, I'll stay behind at a distance where I am not near, but can also keep an eye out.

        Overtaking and getting back into the same lane just increases the risk that her dangerous driving could end up in her rear-ending you.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:14

          Fair enough, I was just concerned that her erratic driving style would result in her trying to brake check me if I stayed behind her.

          • MS Paint on 22/12/2020 - 16:21
            +5

            @[Deactivated]: Surprised you didn't brake check her with that aggressive attitude 😁

            • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2020 - 16:35
              +5

              @MS Paint: No need for that, nobody wins in the scenario of a brake check.

    • antojamo on 23/12/2020 - 08:49
      +4

      Agreed. Suzuki made a mistake and accidentally merged onto DC. DC overacted and intentionally cut off the Suzuki.

      Shame DC didn't get a 2channel dashcam,

    • Lichen6420 on 23/12/2020 - 11:01
      +8

      The maturity level is certainly lacking in your response. This type of things will happen many times in your driving career. Carrying on like a pork chop after the fact reflects very poorly on your self. People do make errors. If it happens pull back and give them some room and time to compose themselves.

      For you in particular practice some deep breathing instead of loosing your temper when these things happen. I hope this type of behaviour doesn’t spill out into other areas of your life.

    • monkeyfood on 23/12/2020 - 13:48

      I don't think he returned the favour, she went in front of him at a lower speed he was travelling at so he overtook on the right lane at his assumed speed

  • slow on 22/12/2020 - 15:19
    +30

    The driver appears to have some anger issues himself

    • EightImmortals on 22/12/2020 - 15:22
      +5

      Yup, got overreaction much?

      • jv on 22/12/2020 - 15:26
        -1

        He also cut-off the driver behind the Suzuki.

        I saw the footage from a dashcam posted on another forum site…

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