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spike wrote:chud drove into a house

bart wrote:

spike wrote:chud drove into a house

woman drivers

tree_ wrote:

Alex wrote:Everyone likes a traffic conundrum.

Here it is:

I was driving in the parking lane of a grocery store parking lot during the after-work rush. I was about to turn left, crossing through the major crosswalk area in front of the store where there is a lot of car traffic and pedestrians. A very chaotic area.

A car was approaching perpendicularly from my driver’s side. The car had tinted windows, thereby making gestural communication impossible. The car appeared to not be moving, so I thought I was being given the go-ahead to turn left in front of the other car. As I crossed in front of the other car, the other car then started moving and almost hit me, missing by inches. It was a deliberate act of aggression.

One other piece of helpful context: The lane from which I was exiting is too narrow for another car to pull into unless one car pulls out. So, by me turning, I’m contributing to the overall smooth flow of traffic.

On paper, you’d say the other car had right-of-way because it was going straight. But the variables in my favor are: the other car appeared to not be moving, the tinted windows prevented any attempt at a “go-ahead wave” exchange, so a guess had to be made, and my lane was too narrow to allow another car into without me exiting first (thereby “squeezing” me into a turn). And during a busy part of the day, allowing other cars into the parking lane so they can park is an act of altruism.

Am I the asshole?

In this scenario, it seems like there was a misunderstanding and miscommunication between you and the other driver. However, let's break down the situation:

Miscommunication: The tinted windows prevented you from visually confirming the intentions of the other driver, which led to a misinterpretation of the situation.

Traffic Flow: You mention that the lane you were exiting was too narrow for another car to pull into without you exiting first. By turning left, you were contributing to the smooth flow of traffic and allowing others to enter the lane.

Assessment of Right-of-Way: While technically the other car had the right-of-way since it was going straight, there were factors such as the apparent stationary position of the other car and the necessity for traffic flow in your lane that influenced your decision to turn.

Considering these points, it doesn't seem like you intentionally acted in a malicious or aggressive manner. You made a judgment call based on the information available to you at the time. However, it's important to acknowledge that the other driver might have perceived the situation differently and felt threatened or endangered by your actions.

In conclusion, based on the information provided, it doesn't seem like you were intentionally being an "asshole." However, it's always a good idea to be cautious and communicate as clearly as possible while driving to avoid misunderstandings and potential conflicts on the road.

B wrote:Oh, I just came here to say, "Yes, Bammer, you are the asshole," but he didn't give me the opportunity.

Bammer wrote:

B wrote:Oh, I just came here to say, "Yes, Bammer, you are the asshole," but he didn't give me the opportunity.

Sad

B wrote:

Bammer wrote:

B wrote:Oh, I just came here to say, "Yes, Bammer, you are the asshole," but he didn't give me the opportunity.

Sad

I mean, you are AN asshole. I just wanted to dunk on a stupid story that I predicted you would tell.

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