Was I wrong for giving the car in front of me "the brights" or was he wrong for reacting aggressively?

Was I wrong for giving the car in front of me "the brights" or was he wrong for reacting aggressively?
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No you were right, and double right for passing him with no further altercation. People are just idiots on the road, and you don’t know what they will do. Well handled. I would have layed on my horn if he cut me off like you say.
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