A truck driver has lost the plot after a driving instructor used the horn to warn him of their presence as a learner driver was driving past.
Police are investigating the incident happened on Hillrise Avenue in Ryde, Isle of Wight on Wednesday 18th September at 1.30pm.
The driver was picking up a passenger and appeared to be moving off, however the learner car was in the blind spot and this was deemed necessary.
However this was not taken as intended and the driver pursued the liveried tuition vehicle, both men were gesturing with their arms and shouting out their windows.
On approaching a bend on the quiet residential road he dangerously overtook the car at speed and parked the truck on a left hand bend in the road.
The female student asked what she should do and her instructor Darren Willett advised her to turn right to get away from him.
As they were turning the driver got out his vehicle and ran towards them shouting aggressively.
“You’re on camera” Mr Willett called back, and he then advises his student to use more gas and then move into second gear.
Speaking today Darren, 55, an instructor for the Isle of Wight Driving Academy said: “I’ve not had something like this happen for a while.
“Truck pulls in to pick his mate up, and as we start to pass he goes to move off so I gave a little toot to warn of our presence – and this is the reaction we got.”
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “We received a report at 8.41pm on 18 September of a public order incident in Ryde.
“The incident occurred at around 1.30pm that day in Hillrise Avenue, where it’s reported that a driver was verbally abused by a truck driver.
“It’s reported that during this incident the truck obstructed the other vehicle’s movements before the truck driver exited their vehicle and ran towards the victim’s car.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
The Highway Code is very clear on the purpose of vehicle horns.
Rule 112 states: “Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence. Never sound your horn aggressively.
You MUST NOT use your horn while stationary on the road or when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am – except when another road user poses a danger.
