Dear all
The bus was stopped.
I was overtaking the bus, but it starting moving (i.e. left the bus stop) when at the same level.
I was trying to turn left, I had my blinker on. The bus hit me at the rear.
The video shows that the bus was stopped and put its blinker just before I was about to pass it.
So am I at fault or not?
Thanks
Looks like the busdriver is at fault.
You appear to have driven reasonably. There was nothing you could do to avoid an erroneous driver turning into your path.
If a bus is stopped waitin/picking up, we can and need to pass it. So why do so many here think the driver is at fault?
because A) the Bus Driver did NOT turn into his path, the car turned into the Buses Path. b) he was driving without his lights and without indicating his turn. c) the Bus driver had clearly indicated prior to him trying to overtake and cut in.
If a bus is stopped waitin/picking up, we can and need to pass it.
Yes you can, IF the bus is not in motion nor signalling to motion. The bus didn't change lanes at any time.
This doesnt make sense, look at the video again
The votes do.
Edit: comment editing shenanigans ruined my joke.
Yes the negs on the comment make sense
Cos the bus was indicating to merge back out onto the road…Which by law (in VIC) you have to give way to buses.
It's literally the first rule/law on the VicRoads website in regards to buses
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-r…
And this is why we have so many more accidents in Australia on the roads. Cos when going for your license, testers are only looking to see if drivers can 'drive' safely, instead of understanding the many rules / laws we learn over the years living in Australia.
Law in NSW too where the accident happened
It'll buff out.
This is a true story of the Wolves of Ozbargain.
There lived an AAMI boy who loves to tell lies to his people (not Usopp!) but unfortunately today he has been eaten alive by the Wolves of Traffic Verdicts.
Legend tells that his soul is still in agony.
The End
there were so many parts to your simile….
Insert "I turn left now, good luck everybody!" gif here.
lmao op really, you don't even have your lights on.
DisabledUser696969 in 3, 2…
Lol op forgot turn light plus over tacking turning vehicle and blaming bus. Bus driver could not see you when your light was not on. I think op deserve pay insurance access plus fine too if take this case vicroad 😂.
Congrats OP. You're now a OzBargain meme.
The bus did hit him from behind though. Not the side or anything. the bus company might have to cover for the damages to the rear of his car.
No, just no. Been hit in the rear is not some automatic god mode at the insurance table.
Hell yeah it is
It's pretty good if there isn't any video evidence published on the internet though.
This thread is not what OP bargained for.. On ozbargain..
However, this thread has very good value so it is definitely a bargain. Thanks everyone for the read 😊
If not already determined, the OP is clearly at fault. /sarcasm
Also, ever consider how much buses and trucks weigh compared to a car. Don't dodge in front of them and expect them to 'stop on a dime' because you're in a rush to get in front of it. Buses carry unrestrained passengers who may be standing which is unsafe for emergency braking situations, so they Need to have other traffic Give Way for them.
Why is your dashcam pointed at your hood lol.
Pro-tip: blinkers let others know of your intentions, don't be a cheapskate trying to prolong the life of your lights by not using them.
Its called a bonnet not a hood.
Bonnet is American.
Huh? Here in Straya it's called a bonnet.
In the UK, a car bonnet is the metal part that covers the engine of an automobile. Bonnet comes from the Old French word bonet, which means a stiffened head-dress like this: A car hood is a North American term, used primarily in America and Canada.
lol
Are you going to arrest me and put me in Queen's English language gaol?
i might
The perp should be put in jail.
You should forfeit your license before you get yourself and others into more road trouble in the future
There is no way in hell that was a safe merge.
OP can't drive and your footage contradicts your whole description.
Aim your dash cam properly ffs.
Do we have dash cam from your parking attempt in the other thread? Could do with another laugh.
Was the bus stopped in front of a butcher shop at anytime?
OP, please let me know when you plan on driving so I can stay home:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/330912
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/248128
Rofl @ this driver. Classic thread. Thank you OzB for the lols.
aaaaand OP is outta here!
Please don’t drive again until you know the basic road rules 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
OP you should do society a favour and hand in your licence.
There is clear signage on the back of all buses which state you need to give way to merging buses, you stated the bus DID have his blinker on which tells me you didn’t give way. Case closed.
Car is at fault: 692
Bus is at fault: 20
Total comments: 228
OP: 0
Kek! OzRekt
It's scary to think people like this are driving out there AND they actually think they're right :(
What's scary is their are 20 people that looked at that and came to the conclusion the bus was at fault. Those are people to stay well clear of on the road.
True! If OP actually exists another 20 more can too …unfortunately
maybe its his other ebay accounts
Imagine if these people live in Pyong Yang.
Great President Kim: "We must make example of these people, get me the list of these 20 people. We must show example to our great nation".
Fire squad strap them to our next ballistic missle test!.
A part(69%) of me comes for the deals, part competitions(1%) and the other 30%, the forum community :D
I was on that bus.
“Ouch, my neck”
You didn't mention in the OP that you forgot to turn on your headlights until after the crash…
Hahaha I know where this is (Coronation Parade, Enfield) and man, this guy is insane. 100% his fault!
Good pick-up Sherlock - especially with the challenging angle of the dashcam!
BINGO!
Here is the exact intersection on street view
You can verify this 15 seconds into the clip when the sign for Enfield Vet Hospital passes by.
Now we can upgrade any mspaint graphics we have on file.
That's the one haha! Thats a 450 line bus, and their drivers are crazy stubborn too, I can almost assure you he saw the car coming in and just didn't give a toss. It's weird how so many accidents happen on this stretch of road.
Jesus. Whats up with the condition of that road? Quite shocking.
It's Sydney.
This is a new low lol, you are clearly at fault.
Yeah I'm with you…