The context of the following conversation is Austin was in a rage while  driving so he maintained the speed at the highest level.:
Austin says I was so frustrated and filled with rage at that other driver!.
The friend responds What happened?.
Austin responds He cut me off and gave me an obscene gesture with his middle finger..
The friend responds That’s aweful! Some people are cruel and unkind..
Austin responds Yes, so I sped up and cut him off to teach him a lesson..
The friend responds That could have been dangerous Austin..