Woman Can’t Leave Because A Driver Is Blocking Her In, Decides To Go Buy Milk While She Waits
Drivers often act like it’s every man for himself when it comes to finding a parking spot, but they seem to forget that collaboration is the best way to scout one out. If you see someone looking for their car, you might be able to ask them where it is and head over to be the first one waiting in line to snag it. But of course, this only works if you have good manners…
One woman recently shared on Reddit how she managed to get petty revenge on an impatient driver who felt entitled to her parking space. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies amused readers shared.
Finding a parking spot in a busy area can often be a difficult task
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So when a driver refused to make any room for this woman to back out, she decided to simply leave the car for a while
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Parking is a stressful experience for many drivers
Driving can often be a stressful experience. Everybody hates getting stuck in traffic, and stopping for gas can put you on edge when you realize that you have to pay twice as much to fill up your tank as you did three years ago.
Aggressive drivers might shoot your anxiety through the roof, and long commutes can make you feel like you spend your entire life in the car. According to a survey from The Zebra, two thirds of Americans experience driving anxiety, and 62% have had a traumatic driving experience.
When it comes to what causes the most stress while driving, Americans report that merging onto the highway is the biggest anxiety-inducing maneuver. But not far behind was backing up or driving in reverse, which puts 19% of drivers on edge. So it certainly doesn’t help when someone who wants your parking spot is right on your tail while you’re trying to back out.
In fact, many accidents occur in parking lots due to distracted driving. You might assume that these are the safest places to drive, as no one should be navigating through them quickly, but this tends to give drivers a false sense of security.
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The average driver in the UK spends 91 hours a year searching for parking
A poll from the National Safety Council found that two thirds of drivers in the US would have no problem making phone calls while driving through parking lots. 63% also admitted that they would program GPS systems in parking lots, 56% said they would text, and 52% would use social media. Half of drivers also are guilty of sending or receiving emails and taking photos or watching videos while driving through parking lots.
Clearly, many people make questionable decisions while parking. But what is it about searching for a parking spot that makes some drivers so aggressive? Well, part of the reason for this might be the time that we waste driving through lane after lane desperately hoping to spot a vacancy. According to the British Parking Association, the average driver in the UK spends 91 hours every year, or about 4 days, scanning for parking spots.
Unsurprisingly, 39% of drivers also say that looking for parking is a stressful experience. Some of the most frustrating situations drivers encounter when parking are finding cars parked poorly that block multiple spaces, visiting somewhere that doesn’t have enough spots, maneuvering through parking lots that are difficult to navigate and being unable to find pay machines when leaving.
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Aggressive driving may be common, but it can be extremely dangerous
While we can all understand the frustrations that might arise while driving and parking, there’s really no reason to become extremely aggressive, especially towards other drivers. It’s easy to be confident when you’re behind the wheel, honking at others for all the ways they’ve wronged you, but aggressive driving can often escalate to much more harmful situations.
According to AAA, aggressive driving is extremely common, with nearly 80% of drivers admitting that they’ve experienced significant anger, aggression or road rage while driving during the previous month. But what’s even more concerning is the fact that over 1,500 people are injured or killed in the United States each year due to aggressive driving.
Honking at someone while impatiently waiting for a parking spot might not seem like a big deal, but you never know when an angry driver will resort to violence. Everytown Research reports that, “In 2022, someone was shot and injured or killed in a road rage incident on average every 16 hours.”
We would love to hear your thoughts on this story in the comments below, pandas. Do you think this woman was right for getting petty revenge on this angry parker? Feel free to share, and then if you’re interested in reading another Bored Panda article discussing parking drama, look no further than right here!
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Amused readers shared their reactions to the story, and the woman joined in on the conversation
Some even had similar stories of their own to share
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Right? I can't get out of your way if you're in mine. Let me out and I'll happily give you this spot.
Which is all it needed, right? Although I do love the people on here who are 100% certain the OP is wrong about why the other driver was not backing up, without even being there.
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My friend once drove off his driveway and on to the bridge directly after it. when he had almost crossed the bridge, another car came from the other side expecting him to drive back. Waited 30 sec. killed the engine, locked the car, walked back home and made himself a coffee..............
I've taken my hands off the wheel and folded my arms before today. Getting out of the car is a little extreme!
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Does Karen mean any woman anywhere now? Stop helping dehumanize your own gender. I find it weird anyone would brag about such a nothing interaction, tomorrow's story ''I waited an extra 10 seconds when the light went green because Karen beeped her horn at me earlier''
Karen is sex irrelevant in the context. Karen is now a term for a male or female that complains a lot
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And you’ré reading it, this encouraging more of it! Way to go! 😕
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I'd have reversed right up to Karen's bumper and stopped there, making sure they had to reverse. Then when the space was clear, I'd have let someone else park in it.
This information is a total lie. Gas on average in this country is 30 cents less a gallon from 3 years ago. "Everybody hates getting stuck in traffic, and stopping for gas can put you on edge when you realize that you have to pay twice as much to fill up your tank as you did three years ago."
Saw some comments from people (politely, I notice!) asked if maybe you did have enough room. Please be kind to those of us who DO have trouble with maneuvering a car in reverse. Between back/neck problems and (frankly) a poor ability to gauge distance, I often have trouble backing up. Kind, respectful people (like most of the comments I read) have occasionally motioned to help me know I have more room to back up.
I was part of the instrument of vengeance when a entitled Mercedes driver didn't pull forward at the pump when they were the only two available. Since I was forced to back in I did it in such a way, truck with a nine foot bed, that made it impossible for her to go around me. Wanted to inconvenience her enough that she would have to back out when lo and behold the tanker delivering that days gas shows up and parks behind her. The look on her face when she walked out with her coffee and muffin was glorious and I wasn't going to waste the opportunity Hekate had provided me. I cleaned out my truck, was delivering pizzas at the time so it was very messy. Wiped down the mirrors and windshield. Went into the mini mart to get a drink and food. And only after all that was done started pumping gas.
It's interesting that you all came up with this definition. For the record, a "Karen" is someone (either man or woman) who throw a fit or act out about something very mild, usually in public. Not every person who disagrees is a Karen. Unfortunately, there are a lot of Karens out there today and they need to be held accountable for their actions. Too bad if they/you don't like it.
"The average driver in the UK spends 91 hours a year searching for parking"? The two main reasons for this are: (a) IDIOTS ARE DRIVING instead of taking public transit. No vehicle = no parking. (b) Lazy idiots insist on parking as close to the entrance as possible. If they had the brains to walk 300 metres from the outer parking spaces, there would be plenty of room and instant parking.
Are these 'idiots' the ones attending hospital appointments? Our local physio centre for example is, for reasons unknown, at the other end of a large housing estate. The railway station & bus stop are at the other end. There is no public transport through the estate. It is frequented by people in wheelchairs or on crutches. How do you expect them to get there? There is very limited parking at the clinic. There is not enough parking to be concerned about being closer or further away, you just have to find any space. There is no parking on the streets of the estate. There is no parking on the streets outside the estate. You can't be dropped off & know your carer/helper is going to be able to join you. They can only drive around until you call them to say you're out. If they then come to collect you and you're not balanced outside on crutches in the rain waiting to struggle into the car, then they will get a ticket. Don't just assume every case is the same as you've seen.
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I wouldn't have just waited for Karen to move. I would have backed out right into her car, gotten out and screamed at her, then called the cops on her.
Right? I can't get out of your way if you're in mine. Let me out and I'll happily give you this spot.
Which is all it needed, right? Although I do love the people on here who are 100% certain the OP is wrong about why the other driver was not backing up, without even being there.
Load More Replies... My friend once drove off his driveway and on to the bridge directly after it. when he had almost crossed the bridge, another car came from the other side expecting him to drive back. Waited 30 sec. killed the engine, locked the car, walked back home and made himself a coffee..............
I've taken my hands off the wheel and folded my arms before today. Getting out of the car is a little extreme!
Load More Replies... Does Karen mean any woman anywhere now? Stop helping dehumanize your own gender. I find it weird anyone would brag about such a nothing interaction, tomorrow's story ''I waited an extra 10 seconds when the light went green because Karen beeped her horn at me earlier''
Karen is sex irrelevant in the context. Karen is now a term for a male or female that complains a lot
Load More Replies... And you’ré reading it, this encouraging more of it! Way to go! 😕
Load More Replies... I'd have reversed right up to Karen's bumper and stopped there, making sure they had to reverse. Then when the space was clear, I'd have let someone else park in it.
This information is a total lie. Gas on average in this country is 30 cents less a gallon from 3 years ago. "Everybody hates getting stuck in traffic, and stopping for gas can put you on edge when you realize that you have to pay twice as much to fill up your tank as you did three years ago."
Saw some comments from people (politely, I notice!) asked if maybe you did have enough room. Please be kind to those of us who DO have trouble with maneuvering a car in reverse. Between back/neck problems and (frankly) a poor ability to gauge distance, I often have trouble backing up. Kind, respectful people (like most of the comments I read) have occasionally motioned to help me know I have more room to back up.
I was part of the instrument of vengeance when a entitled Mercedes driver didn't pull forward at the pump when they were the only two available. Since I was forced to back in I did it in such a way, truck with a nine foot bed, that made it impossible for her to go around me. Wanted to inconvenience her enough that she would have to back out when lo and behold the tanker delivering that days gas shows up and parks behind her. The look on her face when she walked out with her coffee and muffin was glorious and I wasn't going to waste the opportunity Hekate had provided me. I cleaned out my truck, was delivering pizzas at the time so it was very messy. Wiped down the mirrors and windshield. Went into the mini mart to get a drink and food. And only after all that was done started pumping gas.
It's interesting that you all came up with this definition. For the record, a "Karen" is someone (either man or woman) who throw a fit or act out about something very mild, usually in public. Not every person who disagrees is a Karen. Unfortunately, there are a lot of Karens out there today and they need to be held accountable for their actions. Too bad if they/you don't like it.
"The average driver in the UK spends 91 hours a year searching for parking"? The two main reasons for this are: (a) IDIOTS ARE DRIVING instead of taking public transit. No vehicle = no parking. (b) Lazy idiots insist on parking as close to the entrance as possible. If they had the brains to walk 300 metres from the outer parking spaces, there would be plenty of room and instant parking.
Are these 'idiots' the ones attending hospital appointments? Our local physio centre for example is, for reasons unknown, at the other end of a large housing estate. The railway station & bus stop are at the other end. There is no public transport through the estate. It is frequented by people in wheelchairs or on crutches. How do you expect them to get there? There is very limited parking at the clinic. There is not enough parking to be concerned about being closer or further away, you just have to find any space. There is no parking on the streets of the estate. There is no parking on the streets outside the estate. You can't be dropped off & know your carer/helper is going to be able to join you. They can only drive around until you call them to say you're out. If they then come to collect you and you're not balanced outside on crutches in the rain waiting to struggle into the car, then they will get a ticket. Don't just assume every case is the same as you've seen.
Load More Replies... I wouldn't have just waited for Karen to move. I would have backed out right into her car, gotten out and screamed at her, then called the cops on her.
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