You can’t gridlock there, mate
You can’t gridlock there, mate
I didn’t think three cars is enough to create a gridlock, but what do I know. Yesterday three very ‘creative’ drivers managed just that right in front of me.
I wish I had a picture to share as it was that special. I don’t, so here is a schematic for your enjoyment, horror, disgust, or perhaps lols as the younglings like to say these days.
Seems like 2 was the asshole here. 1 was waiting for 3, and 2 likely wasn't paying attention.
Having seen it unfold, I’d struggle to assign the blame to a single party, because they were all dumber than the others. Here is how it happened:
- 1 stopped far too early in the junction to wait for 3, which was an entirely unnecessary wait anyway (1 being dumb)
- 2 moved to the lane even though 1 was blocking them (2 being dumb) — I presume 2 did that because 3 was far away and surely 1 would make their turn well before 3 arrived at the scene
- 3 drove close to 2 and blocked 1 instead of allowing 1 to turn, thus completing the gridlock (and trifecta of dumb)
I’d argue #2 is completely at fault as they pulled out into the path of 3, who had right over way over 2 and 1.
1 had to wait for 3. They might have been overcautious but there might have been something going on down the road where 3 was coming from that wasn’t visible to the others.
2 was supposed to wait until their exit is clear before moving.
I especially approve of using what looks like PowerPoint to make your diagram
Google slide was the one I had handy while on my sofa, but in principle you’re right as it’s a copy anyway.
All 3 are morons. You don't go into the intersection if the way out isn't free.
Looks like 2 is the moron, no? I'm guessing 1 was waiting for 3 to go past and 2 was waiting for 1 and 3, but just pulled out into the road in front of 3
How did they get out? Or are you still stuck lmao
Luckily the driver behind 3 wasn’t dumb and left a big gap. After what seemed like an eternity 1 understood what to do and managed to go around 3 driving over the kerb.
people really don't think about just how amazingly clumsy cars are, if this was motorbikes the situation would have been resolved in 5 seconds
If this was 3 people who actually knew how to drive then the situation would have never occurred. Someone has pulled out into the path of traffic with nowhere to go, and the other 2 have decided to be petty instead of leave space or reverse and resolve the situation in 5 seconds.
Or #2 could reverse back behind the give way line and follow the Highway Code in future.
Edit: ok, assuming there was/is a give way line there and everyone is indicating correctly.
FTFY