Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Merrily on my way home down a country lane that is barely wide enough for 2 normal sized cars. Driving incredibly slowly because the road is that poor. So, i see a bloody great huge container coming on, it's taking up 3/4 of the road, i pull in as far as i can and the clown drives right in to the side of me.... The miracle is that he only trimmed off my drivers side mirror right at the base, ok accidents happen i can accept that. He then gets out of the cab screaming and shouting at me and telling me my shit heap is not worth anything. He nearly got himself murdered for that. It was only when i produced my work id that he decided it was unwise to carry on....now i have to claim off the haulage firm he works for, i'm not going to pay for this myself after this blatant arseclown tried to crush me. £250 for a new mirror which is all good but i'm not paying for it. Rant over, most lorry drivers need to be shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray007 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 f***er... sory to hear about this, im usually against it but you should put in a whiplash claim for the things he said, than maybe you can go single.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Know how you feel pal , had mine taken off in a similar situation not long ago and its not just most lorry drivers that need shooting , some old folk too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I had a similar situation (well not similar) where on a small main road where just about 2 cars can get passed each other this BMW 1 series was coming towards me about 1 metre0 away from the parked cars so was practically in the middle of the road. I was hugging the kerb & even though he should have waited for me to come through he proceeded. I just went into the middle of the road & he got the message, when we went past each other I gave him a mouthful (even though he could hardly hear me) but he looked pretty dazed! Rant over (Sorry for the mini Hi-Jack ) I agree, if it is small then the traffic should slow down so then you ease past each other. It could have been a different story if he was a couple of inches closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Did you get him to admit fault at the scene? I bet you he's probably on some company policy guidelines whereby he shouldn't admit fault and every accident like this will be contested through the insurers. Its a shame these things happen and a sign of the time when the people at fault try to pass the blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well, he couldnt really deny fault while i was shouting at him and my mirror had miraculously ceased to be attached to the car. I've got in touch with his employers to see what their stance is, don't want to contact my own insurance for something relatively cheapish to save the premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Wasn't Polish was he Bummer, at least the damage is minimal. What colour is the car? Mirrors tend to fade... a LOT, might need to get them both painted so that they match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 199 Silver i'm afraid Irish actually Apparently they come from Toyota painted so i may well have to get the other one sprayed to match it's new friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadeS Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Wasn't Polish was he I thought so as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Similar story happened to me today in my Lorry, I was driving down this narrow country lane and this idiot in a silver shit heap, not worth anything drives along into the side of my lorry damaging the paint at the front. Then he has the cheek to say it's my fault, good thing I gave him false details (Just Kidding, I'm leaving now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'll kill you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Merrily on my way home down a country lane that is barely wide enough for 2 normal sized cars. Driving incredibly slowly because the road is that poor. So, i see a bloody great huge container coming on, it's taking up 3/4 of the road, i pull in as far as i can and the clown drives right in to the side of me.... The miracle is that he only trimmed off my drivers side mirror right at the base, ok accidents happen i can accept that. He then gets out of the cab screaming and shouting at me and telling me my shit heap is not worth anything. He nearly got himself murdered for that. It was only when i produced my work id that he decided it was unwise to carry on....now i have to claim off the haulage firm he works for, i'm not going to pay for this myself after this blatant arseclown tried to crush me. £250 for a new mirror which is all good but i'm not paying for it. Rant over, most lorry drivers need to be shot. Did you not have any mace or a taser handy[sHOCK][/sHOCK]...maybe he recognized you and thought, who's the daddy now:D I take it iam not wrong in guessing what you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swich Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 LOL i'm an irish truck driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 It was only when i produced my work id that he decided it was unwise to carry on... I'm curious... what job do you do? Similar story happened to me today in my Lorry, I was driving down this narrow country lane and this idiot in a silver $#@! heap, not worth anything drives along into the side of my lorry damaging the paint at the front. Then he has the cheek to say it's my fault, good thing I gave him false details Loving your work Fitz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Wasn't Polish was he If he was he'd be better than those bone idle benefit claiming British scum crap builder lorry driver types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm curious... what job do you do? Depending on what mood i'm in when i wake up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm curious... what job do you do? Rent Boy, bloke couldn't get back in his cab quick enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm curious... what job do you do? Was really curious too.... James Bond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Cowboy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 He then gets out of the cab screaming and shouting at me and telling me my $#@! heap is not worth anything. He nearly got himself murdered for that. This gets on my tits so much, who is he to tell what something is worth, the arrogance of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Cowboy? No, i've got it, he's in a village people tribute band ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Does he supply leather chaps to the rich and famous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I work in the Met, no cocktails and beautiful women Well sometimes....I was more ticked off that he had the ignorance to tell me my car was s**t and worthless...which somehow justifies hitting me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I work in the Met So what you reckon...are we in for more snow or what ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 So what you reckon...are we in for more snow or what ? Yep, should be perfect for some good ol' shield antics Alas, not TSG Disclaimer: Dave's weather predictions may be Michael Fish in accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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