Go one better: you've got a heavy duty power source available, why not put some serious off-road lights on that truck? There's a good chance you would've had him too blind to play chicken with you, and way too blind and distracted to see you get out and move away from the truck. If he'd decided to shoot or ram his way out, he'd have been aiming for the lights while you could get safely away and plan your actions with less pressure.john L wrote:I carry a cheapo Coleman LED Tactical style light, that is bright enough to be effective and is actually what I used to get his plates with.
Besides, roof-mounted floodlights are handy on those little roads; they'll show mudholes and critters more effectively. An extra set facing backwards, with their own switch and/or relay control off the backup lights can help out even more when you have to turn around.