rant: learn to drive

Driving home today (well J was actually driving but I was in the car) a silly old woman pulled out from a driveway causing what was only, fortunately for us all, a minor crash. Here's my illustration of what happened -->
I know, my artistic abilities are mind blowing, but nevermind, the important thing to note is that she was clearly at fault - trying to move into the third lane whilst we were driving through it.

Once we pulled over to assess damage/collect insurance info the ridiculous woman proceeded to claim that it was entirely our fault as the lane states KEEP CLEAR, and that since the first two lanes were full, leaving a gap for her through the clear zone, we should not have passed through the KEEP CLEAR section. I don't understand what she expected really, keep clear does not mean give way, and you don't need to stop for it unless traffic is full up until the first side of the zone. Maybe she wants everyone to fly over that part so that the road can be clear for her to pull out without even looking at potential oncoming traffic.

Even after we explained this to her she maintained that we were at fault and refused to negotiate on the issue. As soon as we got home we called the insurance company who immediately confirmed that it was she who was negligent but seemingly she has also received the same information because she is not answering her phone...

Oh, noone was injured and no severe damage done - just a scratch/dent all the way along the side of our car. She had better pick up the stupid phone or we shall be calling the police.


ranting complete :)