On 7 Feb 2006 07:48:35 -0800, "PhilD" wrote:

All it takes is a little courtesy, whoever may or may not be in the
right or wrong. There may have been an error of judgement on the part
of either driver. Common sense and courtesy says that the smaller,
more manoeuvrable vehicle should reverse/give way (subject to other
traffic behind). After that, a simple smile and "sorry" can work
wonders.


As he gives more details, it appears that both drivers made mistakes.

It also appears likely that the bus driver *thought* that the OP was
expecting him to reverse, because the OP waited before doing so (the
fact that it was because he stalled would probably not have been
evident to the bus driver).

That still does not excuse threats by the bus driver, or even swearing
(particularly if he had passengers on board). But it does make it
understandable he would be annoyed.
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