Stupid person crossing the road - was I in the wrong?
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Ok, I'm quite prepared to being labelled the tw@t in this instance but I'd like to see what people think, 'cause my wife seems to disagree with me.
I'm travelling home last night about to turn of the main(ish) road onto a side road when there is a stupid bint on her mobile crossing the road. She makes no attempt to hurry and is obviously not paying any attention to the road that she's crossing. As I come round the corner I don't exactly swerve to avoid her but make a point of driving close to her. I don't believe there was a chance that I'd actually hit her, unless of course she stepped backwards. But my wife thinks that I was in the wrong and probably should have stopped to let her cross or at least shouldn't have driven so close.
I was simply, and probably with a bit of red mist, trying to show this stupid cow that she should pay attention when cross a road or at least hurry a little if she sees a car indicating to turn.
If I was a tw@t then I hold my hands up and I'll learn from the incident however, at this stage, I think that pedestrians should be more careful whilst crossing the road and not generally walk out in front of cars!
Oh and this came after a day where 2 other knob heads arrogantly walked out in front of my car without a care in the world!
So tw@t or not, and why?
I'm travelling home last night about to turn of the main(ish) road onto a side road when there is a stupid bint on her mobile crossing the road. She makes no attempt to hurry and is obviously not paying any attention to the road that she's crossing. As I come round the corner I don't exactly swerve to avoid her but make a point of driving close to her. I don't believe there was a chance that I'd actually hit her, unless of course she stepped backwards. But my wife thinks that I was in the wrong and probably should have stopped to let her cross or at least shouldn't have driven so close.
I was simply, and probably with a bit of red mist, trying to show this stupid cow that she should pay attention when cross a road or at least hurry a little if she sees a car indicating to turn.
If I was a tw@t then I hold my hands up and I'll learn from the incident however, at this stage, I think that pedestrians should be more careful whilst crossing the road and not generally walk out in front of cars!
Oh and this came after a day where 2 other knob heads arrogantly walked out in front of my car without a care in the world!
So tw@t or not, and why?
Nothing more pointless than trying to educate other road users with a display of poor driving imo.
I understand the frustration though and will admit to doing something very similar, maybe more agressively even, when I've had chavs do the "I'm going to show off how 'ard I am to my mates by deiliberately walking out in front of this car, forcing it to brake hard" routine.
I understand the frustration though and will admit to doing something very similar, maybe more agressively even, when I've had chavs do the "I'm going to show off how 'ard I am to my mates by deiliberately walking out in front of this car, forcing it to brake hard" routine.
Really! I had no idea that she would have the right of way... why is that when she's on the public highway.
She was definately NOT fit btw... I would have been more lenient if she was!
Ok, fair enough, I was in the wrong, frustrated and most likely had red mist at the situation. Also, I agree that bad driving on my account doesn't help the situation.
I'll learn from the experience, I just really wish that people wouldn't have this 'I'm invincible so I'll cross the road without looking because people will stop' attitude.
She was definately NOT fit btw... I would have been more lenient if she was!
Ok, fair enough, I was in the wrong, frustrated and most likely had red mist at the situation. Also, I agree that bad driving on my account doesn't help the situation.
I'll learn from the experience, I just really wish that people wouldn't have this 'I'm invincible so I'll cross the road without looking because people will stop' attitude.
cs02rm0 said:
Probably not the best idea to drive to close. If it was that bad though then give it a good lean on the horn.
agreed, horn was the way forward, highway code says..Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence.
Sounds like a pretty clear cut case of a wake up call with a good horn blast!
"To warn other road users of your presence" - She'd certainly notice that, it'd have more effect and you don't have to risk hitting her.Mag1calTrev0r said:
Really! I had no idea that she would have the right of way... why is that when she's on the public highway.
When was the last time you read the Highway code? Just before your driving test, x years a go perchance?Mag1calTrev0r said:
I'll learn from the experience, I just really wish that people wouldn't have this 'I'm invincible so I'll cross the road without looking because people will stop' attitude.
It is annoying yes, and not very clever. Being in the right is not much consolation if you're lying in hospital (or worse).Bing o said:
Mag1calTrev0r said:
Really! I had no idea that she would have the right of way... why is that when she's on the public highway.
The number of people on this site (for motoring enthusiasts) with zero knowledge of the highway code frightens me.Ok, last time I read the highway code was a good 13 years ago so fair point. The point of this thread was to learn from my mistake so if you're able to educate me then great. I'm obviously not aware of that particular part of the highway code and would never claim to.
I really don't have an issue with admitting when I'm in the wrong and would rather positively learn from it
I really don't have an issue with admitting when I'm in the wrong and would rather positively learn from it
As a side note, my OH is terrible for stuff like this:
Few weeks ago, negotiating a mini round about. A Vectra cheekily nips out / misjudges our speed. The OH SPEEDS UP to the point of almost t-boning the Vectra. Literally a meter away from causing a collision.
I said "Why Did you do that?" Her reply: "It was my right of way! Should have given way etc etc"
I pointed out that it would have technically been her fault if they had crash, and it's no use saying that whilst laying in a hospital bed etc etc
OH says "Well you can hardly talk, remember the time....<insert driving error from several months ago here>"
This "nearly causing an accident to teach them a lesson" really f
ks me off.
EDIT: good to see the OP has learnt the error of his ways though
Few weeks ago, negotiating a mini round about. A Vectra cheekily nips out / misjudges our speed. The OH SPEEDS UP to the point of almost t-boning the Vectra. Literally a meter away from causing a collision.
I said "Why Did you do that?" Her reply: "It was my right of way! Should have given way etc etc"
I pointed out that it would have technically been her fault if they had crash, and it's no use saying that whilst laying in a hospital bed etc etc
OH says "Well you can hardly talk, remember the time....<insert driving error from several months ago here>"
This "nearly causing an accident to teach them a lesson" really f
ks me off.EDIT: good to see the OP has learnt the error of his ways though
Edited by kaese on Saturday 21st March 10:52
Mag1calTrev0r said:
Ok, last time I read the highway code was a good 13 years ago so fair point. The point of this thread was to learn from my mistake so if you're able to educate me then great. I'm obviously not aware of that particular part of the highway code and would never claim to.
I really don't have an issue with admitting when I'm in the wrong and would rather positively learn from it
Good man yourself. You can pickup a copy from most highstreet book retailers I really don't have an issue with admitting when I'm in the wrong and would rather positively learn from it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Highway-Code-Depa...
Tyre_Tread said:
Should have given her the horn. That's what its for!
For trying to intimidate people that have right of way?
ETA: For the OP:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Hig...
Edited by Symbolica on Saturday 21st March 11:10
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