Luckless or reckless? Driver crashes thrice in five months
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Every day, countless drivers take to the roads, navigating through bustling streets and winding highways, all with the hope of reaching their destinations safely.
However, when it comes to accidents on the road, there's often more to the story than meets the eye.
This sentiment rings significantly true in the case of this Australian driver.
The anonymous driver experienced an alarming three collisions within five months, leaving people divided on whether it was all just plain bad luck or recklessness at play.
Dashcam footage reveals the heart-stopping series of events that unfolded in various parts of Brisbane from October to February.
For the uninitiated, driving may seem like a game of rights—the 'right of way' being the crown jewel, absolving one of responsibility.
Yet, as observers pointed out, the right of way does not equate to a guaranteed free pass from accidents.
In all three instances, the driver appears to hold the right of way.
Two collisions occurred when another car suddenly moved in front of theirs—one darting out from the left of a roundabout, and another emerging from a residential driveway.
The third disaster unfolded when their vehicle was sideswiped, sending the car airborne following a drastically botched merge.
The initial incident captured on camera last October depicted a driver manoeuvring through a roundabout as another motorist attempted to enter.
Despite the requirement for the other driver to yield, they abruptly advanced, resulting in a collision.
Two months later, the subsequent collision unfolded as the driver navigated a residential street and collided with a Holden exiting a driveway.
Restricted visibility due to a parked car alongside the road hindered both drivers' perspectives. However, the Holden was legally obligated to yield.
The third and last collision occurred in February when the driver collided with a ute while attempting to merge.
The incidents painted a clear impression of a motorist seemingly pestered by bad luck.
The narrative, however, took an interesting turn when social media got its hands on the footage.
While expressing sympathy for the driver pinned in these three unfortunate events, some Australians also challenged the alleged 'victim' status, suggesting that the driver's lack of driving skills might be a significant contributor to the recurring mishaps.
‘I actually have to laugh at this, because all three clips could easily be avoided with braking and driving defensively,’ one commenter said.
‘Just because you’re technically in the right, doesn’t mean you don’t have a responsibility to avoid the crash,’ another added.
Others pointed out that the driver could have benefitted from less horn and more brake.
In the words of a viewer: 'If your first reaction is to hit the horn and not the brakes, you are the issue.'
‘Three prime examples of "There's no point in being right and dead,"’ said another one.
Queensland road rules would indeed protect the driver in these instances as they had the right of way, which other drivers failed to honour.
However, what remains an important point is the strong narrative of the state government's StreetSmarts campaign, urging drivers to be ‘aware of the surroundings’ and be prepared for incidents ‘that could develop into hazardous situations’.
According to the website, ‘This means learning to be patient, calm and clear-headed, knowing that unexpected things can happen, and what to do in those situations to avoid making things worse or having a crash.’
Despite being involved in multiple road accidents in a short period of time, a silver lining is that the anonymous driver survived in each instance.
However, drivers like them might want to stay away from this street, among others, if their ‘bad luck’ continues.
What's your take on these events? Have you found yourself in a similar dilemma between the right of way and responsibility? Share your experiences and views in the comments below.
However, when it comes to accidents on the road, there's often more to the story than meets the eye.
This sentiment rings significantly true in the case of this Australian driver.
The anonymous driver experienced an alarming three collisions within five months, leaving people divided on whether it was all just plain bad luck or recklessness at play.
Dashcam footage reveals the heart-stopping series of events that unfolded in various parts of Brisbane from October to February.
For the uninitiated, driving may seem like a game of rights—the 'right of way' being the crown jewel, absolving one of responsibility.
Yet, as observers pointed out, the right of way does not equate to a guaranteed free pass from accidents.
A driver was involved in three road accidents within five months. Credits: YouTube / Dash Cam Owners Australia
In all three instances, the driver appears to hold the right of way.
Two collisions occurred when another car suddenly moved in front of theirs—one darting out from the left of a roundabout, and another emerging from a residential driveway.
The third disaster unfolded when their vehicle was sideswiped, sending the car airborne following a drastically botched merge.
The initial incident captured on camera last October depicted a driver manoeuvring through a roundabout as another motorist attempted to enter.
Despite the requirement for the other driver to yield, they abruptly advanced, resulting in a collision.
Two months later, the subsequent collision unfolded as the driver navigated a residential street and collided with a Holden exiting a driveway.
Restricted visibility due to a parked car alongside the road hindered both drivers' perspectives. However, the Holden was legally obligated to yield.
The third and last collision occurred in February when the driver collided with a ute while attempting to merge.
The incidents painted a clear impression of a motorist seemingly pestered by bad luck.
The narrative, however, took an interesting turn when social media got its hands on the footage.
While expressing sympathy for the driver pinned in these three unfortunate events, some Australians also challenged the alleged 'victim' status, suggesting that the driver's lack of driving skills might be a significant contributor to the recurring mishaps.
‘I actually have to laugh at this, because all three clips could easily be avoided with braking and driving defensively,’ one commenter said.
‘Just because you’re technically in the right, doesn’t mean you don’t have a responsibility to avoid the crash,’ another added.
Others pointed out that the driver could have benefitted from less horn and more brake.
In the words of a viewer: 'If your first reaction is to hit the horn and not the brakes, you are the issue.'
‘Three prime examples of "There's no point in being right and dead,"’ said another one.
Queensland road rules would indeed protect the driver in these instances as they had the right of way, which other drivers failed to honour.
However, what remains an important point is the strong narrative of the state government's StreetSmarts campaign, urging drivers to be ‘aware of the surroundings’ and be prepared for incidents ‘that could develop into hazardous situations’.
According to the website, ‘This means learning to be patient, calm and clear-headed, knowing that unexpected things can happen, and what to do in those situations to avoid making things worse or having a crash.’
Despite being involved in multiple road accidents in a short period of time, a silver lining is that the anonymous driver survived in each instance.
However, drivers like them might want to stay away from this street, among others, if their ‘bad luck’ continues.
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