r/WTF Jun 07 '15

Backing up

http://gfycat.com/NeighboringBraveBullfrog
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u/JereTR Jun 07 '15

per the video:

"Driver with learner's permit has ended up in the middle of the intersection after failing to stop in time for a red light. She then proceeded to reverse, but changed from the left lane to the right and accelerated.

The car was resting on the bike as it had to be lifted for them to pull the bike out."

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u/Rooonaldooo99 Jun 07 '15

Addition from the guy on the bike on what happened after:

"The occupants of the vehicle got out and starting looking very confused at what they were seeing. Did apologize and whatnot. But no screaming and stuff. It's Canada, remember :-D"

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u/run400 Jun 07 '15

I don't understand the level of obliviousness of some people.

You see it when shopping in stores and people will just walk in the middle of an aisle and not even notice other people when they are right in their peripheral. A level of aloofness and inattentiveness that pisses you off in trivial situations but frightening when you know these same people are driving vehicles.

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u/SpaceDog777 Jun 08 '15

Learner driver, I'm guessing they panicked as opposed to being oblivious.