Was i in the wrong?

bernyh

I was driving home in the estate I live today, I come around a corner, this girl was reversing out of a parking spot, I stopped thinking she would see me and allow me to pass, I should say that the gap I came in through is not wide enough for 2 cars to pass each other safely.

I waited until she realised I was there, her "bum" was blocking my way so I couldn't go around her as there was parked cars either side. I motioned to her to reverse back or straighten up so that I could pass her, she refused and told me to reverse back around the corner to allow her to exit. I got out of the car and told her if she straightened up I would be able to pass her... if I were to reverse I'd be reversing back out onto a main road, which is a blind corner due to there being a wall blocking the view.

I got back into the car and lit a ciggie, I was in no hurry, then her neighbour decided to tell me I was speeding around the corner (obviously just backing up the neighbour) I NEVER speed... absolutely and utterly never and I can say that hand on heart... but that's an aside...

I sat there until she finally (2/3 minutes after she realised I was going nowhere) straightened up and allowed me to pass...

Do you think I was wrong, I was sure that if a car is already on the road then they have the right of way?

Ardennes1944

firstly...its a woman
secondly...you were right. id never have had that patience. ignorant or what.
shopping trolleys and buggies man im telling ya...

EDIT: stop smoking ya muppet

challengemaster

1st rule of driving, if you're reversing, you've got NO right of way what so ever.

bernyh

might be worth mentioning that I am also a woman so don't think that is relevant could have been anyone....

bernyh

Thank you... I thought that..... but thought i was being v patient waiting for her to finally check if there was anyone around turning the corner!

bernyh

EDIT: stop smoking ya muppet [/QUOTE]

Thanks for the encouragement... hoping to give them a miss by the end of the month

Ardennes1944

bernyh wrote: »

might be worth mentioning that I am also a woman so don't think that is relevant could have been anyone....

DOH! though my point still stands based on innocent experience

bernyh

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

DOH! though my point still stands based on innocent experience

I won't be offended even tho I should be! I think I am one of the rare pretty decent lady drivers!!

seanybiker

You where completely n the right. fiar play to ya for not listening to the bullying neighbor and standing your ground.

bernyh

The neighbour happened to be at her car as I turned the corner and only decided to get involved when I got back into the car and wouldn't move, I have to say I was livid.. but kept the cool and that's not like me! I was more angry at her sayin I was speeding...

andyseadog

was she good looking? usually when it comes to women drivers, driving skill/ ability is inversely proportional to looks.

x2 on the stop smoking. nearly E10 for 20 opportunities to give yourself cancer and smell awful.

but yes, i reckon you we're in the right, fair play for sticking to your guns

bernyh

Ok thanks again for the stop smoking lecture... I get it I really do! lol!

shinikins

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

firstly...its a woman

Really??? That old chestnut?? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

OP you were 100% in the right. She should have either driven back in to the space or straightened up and allowed you to pass. She obviously never checked to see if anything was coming before starting to reverse. I think if it were me in your position i would have been tempted to tell her where to find a copy of the rules of the road and/or a decent driving instructor, and her neighbour where they could stick their opinion

bernyh

When I was waitin on her movin the hubby of the neighbour came out to give out to me, I asked him if he wanted me to get a copy of the rules of the road for him..... he wasn't overly impressed..... just wound up the window and continued to wait...

bofh666ie

Whatever else, it is *illegal* to reverse onto a main road (or even onto a priority road)

Seth Brundle

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

firstly...its a woman

Correct - she is completely at fault.

bernyh wrote: »

might be worth mentioning that I am also a woman so don't think that is relevant could have been anyone....

Oh wait, then its your fault also!

shinikins

kbannon wrote: »

Correct - she is completely at fault.

Oh wait, then its your fault also!

Well seeing as your making sweeping sexist jokes about women it must be my fault too! I suppose you'd like a sandwich with that too!??!:mad::mad:


Deutschlandfurimmer is a teenager, so his remark could be forgiven due to his youth and inexperience. What's your excuse?

scottsullivan

shinikins wrote: »

Well seeing as your making sweeping sexist jokes about women it must be my fault too! I suppose you'd like a sandwich with that too!??!:mad::mad:

Ham, Cheese and some Lettuce would be lovely

Yawns

Toasted ham for me please!


OP you were in the right.

dharn

you wont be very popular in your estate upsetting 2 neighbours !!

mondeo

I like mine toasted with the crust left on.

Tragedy

shinikins wrote: »

Deutschlandfurimmer is a teenager, so his remark could be forgiven due to his youth and inexperience. What's your excuse?

He has a sense of humour and you don't.

problemchimp

Give up the smokes o.p.

stoneill

I would do almost exactly as you did - except I wouldn't get out of my car.
I'd just sit there and let her wonder what you are doing.
Obviously she's not going anywhere until you move - and you are not going anywhere until she moves - eventually it will dawn on her.
Also - bear in mind, no matter who is at fault, if you step out of your car then you are seen as the aggressor in a road rage incident, even if there is no rage!

Give up the fags.

shogunpower

kbannon wrote: »

Correct - she is completely at fault.

Oh wait, then its your fault also!

youd be the first **** to slam the ban hammer if anyone else said that, joke or not...

shinikins

Tragedy wrote: »

He has a sense of humour and you don't.

He is a mod of this forum and should have more sense whether he was posting in a private capacity or not.

bernyh

Peeps don't be turning this into a sexist rant... the others were joking... I took it as that and took no offence being a woman driver... the world is going mental that you can't make a quip....

Anyhoo I see the point maybe I shouldn't have gotten out of the car, but I was very nice to her and spoke softly.....

Still planning on giving up the smokes, but maybe if enough ppl point it out I might get the hint and actually do it!! x

Tragedy

You were smart about it, all told. One of my friends was driving down a backroad in rural Kerry, nowhere near big enough for two cars to pass.

Woman driving against him pulls halfheartedly in at a stupid spot and waves him on. He waves her on as he's pulled in far enough to give her plenty of space to pass but nevertheless, she waves him on.

Eventually, he gives up and slowly drives past her, gently scratching her rear door and beside her boot.
She claims off his insurance, 100% his fault as she was stopped, goodbye no claims bonus.

scottsullivan

shinikins wrote: »

He is a mod of this forum and should have more sense whether he was posting in a private capacity or not.

Please be aware that i am not sexist nor have i ever been.
i was simply trying to lighten the mood. i apologise if i caused any offence for my cheekiness.

-Chris-

@all (including kbannon) - please drop the sexist "jokes", they're derailing the thread and causing offence to other posters.

johnos1984

dharn wrote: »

you wont be very popular in your estate upsetting 2 neighbours !!

Any sizable estate has a number of twats you don't want to be friendly with.

OP your 100% correct

On the smokes issue I went cold turkey 10 days ago, it was easy, however nobody warned me I'd be coughing up some nasty stuff. Still glad though