Most drivers have experienced it: some slowpoke hogging the fast lane like they’re on a Sunday cruise. One Reddit user decided to pass just such a driver, but what followed was pure chaos. High-speed tailgating, brake checks, and swerving escalated into a terrifying road-rage encounter. Oh, and the aggressors? A family with a baby on board. You can’t make this stuff up.

The driver, who later shared their story on Ask Reddit, was cruising along I-10 near San Antonio at 75 mph—a reasonable pace in a 70-mph zone. But a slower car was clogging the fast lane, forcing them to slow down. Frustrated but following proper etiquette, they passed the sluggish vehicle and continued on their way. That should have been the end of it.

Instead, things spiraled. The driver of the slower car suddenly sped up and tailgated them aggressively. For minutes, the vehicle clung to their bumper, refusing to pass or back off. Annoyed, the Redditor gave a light brake check—a small mistake with big consequences.

The other driver responded by “swanging.” For those unfamiliar, “swanging” is Texas slang for swerving aggressively between lanes, usually in a show-offy manner. But this wasn’t a spectacle for attention—it was a full-blown attack. The enraged driver repeatedly swerved toward the Redditor, forcing them off the road.

And here’s the kicker: When the Redditor looked over to identify their assailants, they saw a husband and wife in the front seats and—unbelievably—a baby in the back. Yep, a family road trip turned into a high-speed revenge act.

As bizarre as this sounds, it highlights just how dangerous road rage can be. A small brake check or a poorly timed lane change can set off a chain reaction of dangerous decisions. And when a family with a baby is involved, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

It’s easy to get frustrated behind the wheel, but road rage helps no one. The Texas “swanging” incident proves that minor slights can quickly escalate into major dangers. Next time, instead of brake-checking or tailgating, just give the offending driver a pass—literally. Your safety (and sanity) depends on it.