to think some people should just accept they are in the wrong when they are beeped at?

[LullabyUnderStars]

Driving home when a large vehicle was indicating to turn left and therefore had blocked my view of a side road.

A car pulled out of the side road (in front of the standstill lorry so no problem there) however I could not see him and he pulled out straight in front of me and I had to slam my brakes on and I beeped him and got a load of abuse thrown back at me - shouting, sticking up the middle finger etc.

I was doing the speed limit, it was my right of way seeing as he was pulling out of a side street and the lorry had obviously obstructed his view too.

I don't think the UK is a very "horn happy" country and sometimes if you get beeped you should just accept that you were in the wrong and not hurl abuse at someone when your actions could have potentially had dangerous consequences?

Ah, Sparkling, of course! How silly of me! ManElf reckons he/she was just letting me know it was safe to go. I doubt it. It's not my fault I can't see through metal!

Mmm, like when cyclists wave you past. I still like to judge for myself thanks.

Perhaps he had to pull out so that the large vehicle could make the turn without squishing him?

You were both wrong, but I can understand it gave you a fright.