And what does fault have to do with diffusing a dangerous situation? I mean, I can understand why your pride would be hurt... but I don't see the logic in getting out of your car and screaming 'it was your fault' ... or peeling off and running over people.
He MIGHT have gotten his ass kicked lightly vs 1000% for sure getting his ass kicked savagely. And when the cops showed up, it would be 100% the bikers fault; now he is legally liable.
I mean, imagine him getting out of his car and saying "OMG, I'm so sorry, are you hurt, do you need me to call an ambulance? I'm so sorry, I don't know what I was thinking, it was an accident. Can I help?" - Do you think they would beat a man saying that with his family in the car? Sure they might have an aggressive vibe... but that doesn't justify peeling off and running people over.
Even if they were to hit him while apologizing for an accident (highly unlikely), it would be a slap compared to what they do with someone who INTENTIONALLY ran them over. Not to mention the shift in legal liability.
Bad situations don't justify bad decisions.
And yes, the bikers are jerks. But I don't see how "I got bad vibes" from 3 guys standing next to me after I ran their friend over, means "I have the right to run other guys who weren't the 3 guys standing next to me" works.
And lol at keyboard warriors saying to pull a gun on that crowed. Nothing proves your manliness like putting your family's life and your own in danger by pulling a loaded weapon on a group of people who might be armed and end up likely going to jail for it.