Moment driver smashes into car while performing three-point turn in road – but viewers are divided on who’s to blame
THIS is the shocking moment an oncoming car smashes into a driver performing a three-point turn – but who was to blame?
The horrific video, shared by @lifeofamisfit7 on TikTok, left viewers stunned at the intensity of the crash – and sparked debate over who was at fault.
Dashcam footage from the oncoming vehicle showed the car travelling at a fair speed along a quiet country road.
After the first 10 seconds, a silver car could be spotted parked in a layby on the left-hand side of the road.
Without warning, the stationary vehicle pulled out directly across the middle of the road and stopped – as if to start a three-point-turn manoeuvre.
The driver using dashcam footage could be seen swerving into the right-hand lane to avoid the car.
But, their efforts proved unsuccessful as they crashed into the silver car’s bumper and right side wheel.
The force of impact spun the dashcam car across to face the left hand side of the road.
But people in the comment section were quick to argue who was at fault.
Some believed the silver car owner should have looked properly before pulling out, while others placed blame on the driver who failed to slow down.
One Tiktoker wrote: “If you ever see someone on the side of a country road, always assume they will pull out, that time used won’t compare to recovery pickup.”
Another user posted: “If the camera car was sensible, they would have braked rather than trying to maintain momentum going around it.
“Could have been avoided with patience.”
“We do emergency stops in our driving lessons for a reason. Use ya damn brakes”, agreed a third.
However, others defended the driver and scrutinised the silver car motorist.
“Look around also to check the blind spot”, said one.
“Takes a few seconds to check your mirror to see if it’s clear to go, not on the cam car to let them go”, agreed another.
Someone else commented: “To check your mirrors, would mean that you would be thinking about what you’re doing, rare talent these days.”
Others remained neutral in the debate and thought both drivers were responsible.
“Not checking your mirror for speeding cars is only half the problem. Crossing a double solid line is the other half,” wrote one.