Why Would He Do This?

[4consideration]

So, I go out walking a lot to town and back. Every single time this guy in this car passes by, he yells 'OY!' at me really loudly for no reason. Always at me, no-one else. I do not know this person but I want to smash his headlights. Why would he do this? It is really infuriating. Why can't he just leave me alone?

How old do you think he is? If he's under about 20 years, it could be simply childish antics.

Is it possible it is someone you know and haven't been recognizing to be someone you know?

My first guess is he's interested in you, and doesn't know how truly obnoxious that behavior is.

My second guess is he's getting a thrill out of scaring you.

Since it has happened numerous times, and you note it is every time he sees you, I think I'd be inclined to take a photo of the car he's in (you didn't mention if it is the same one each time) if I could get one discretely -- without him seeing. I would give a copy of that photo and written description to someone, just in case anything happened -- and if he ever approached in a threatening manner I would tell him if anything happens to you, the police will have evidence he's been harassing you, along with a written description about his behavior toward you.

 

[Rival]

Startled scare or danger scare? If you feel threatened you should contact the police. Is this someone near your age or an older guy?

Startled. Seems quite young.

 

[Mister Emu]

all I do is jump in shock.

I would suggest that this is the why, he gets you to jump and it brings enjoyment.

edit: I see you've said you are unable to prepare for the outburst and thus deny the reaction sought. I understand this unjustly places the onus of solving the situation in your hands, but can I ask what prevents you from doing so? Is the layout of the roadways such that you don't have a line of sight, attention needed else, something else?

 

[Rival]

I would suggest that this is the why, he gets you to jump and it brings enjoyment.

Why only me?

 

[Mister Emu]

Why only me?

Those who victimize are often capable of determining the best targets for success.

 

[PureX]

So, I go out walking a lot to town and back. Every single time this guy in this car passes by, he yells 'OY!' at me really loudly for no reason. Always at me, no-one else. I do not know this person but I want to smash his headlights. Why would he do this? It is really infuriating. Why can't he just leave me alone?

He thinks you are Australian. "Ozzie, Ozzie, Ozzie, oy, oy oy!" I have no idea what that means.

 

[gnomon]

So, I go out walking a lot to town and back. Every single time this guy in this car passes by, he yells 'OY!' at me really loudly for no reason. Always at me, no-one else. I do not know this person but I want to smash his headlights. Why would he do this? It is really infuriating. Why can't he just leave me alone?

He could simply be a jerk.

But also....how do you know he is only saying it at you?

Personally, if you have a camera on your phone, get a picture of him and report it.

Do what you have to do to protect yourself.

 

[Rival]

edit: I see you've said you are unable to prepare for the outburst and thus deny the reaction sought. I understand this unjustly places the onus of solving the situation in your hands, but can I ask what prevents you from doing so? Is the layout of the roadways such that you don't have a line of sight, attention needed else, something else?

The car is going the direction I am walking so I never see it as it's coming from behind me.