Blocking someone else’s driveway is one of the most thoughtless acts a driver can commit. Despite the common sense expectation, some drivers feel entitled to do as they please, disregarding others completely.
OP lives next to a school where parents often wait in their driveway. One day, OP found a woman blocking the driveway and asked her to move. She refused, saying she’d only be a few minutes. OP, needing to get in, parked to block her and went inside, claiming stomach cramps. After a while, the woman and others waiting started honking and ringing the doorbell. Eventually, when OP came out, everyone had left. The woman left in a rush, and OP’s neighbors, hearing the commotion, understood the situation.
Scroll down below to read the story in OP’s own words.
1. OP frustrated by a parent blocking their driveway, retaliated by parking to prevent access, citing urgency and provoking a reaction from the parent.
2. OP lives near a school. Parents often use their driveway to wait. One day, OP found a woman blocking it. OP asked her to move, but she refused, so OP blocked her car instead.
3. OP explained the narrow street due to parked cars. OP told the woman they couldn’t wait, but she insisted on staying temporarily.
4. OP responded firmly, parking to block both their vehicles. OP casually mentioned needing the bathroom, leaving the woman stunned at the situation.
5. Later, OP heard honking and my doorbell ringing. Seeing a child on the doorbell camera, OP told him he was washing was hands.
6. When OP finally emerged, all vehicles and students had left. OP cautiously passed the woman’s car, got into their own vehicle, adjusted everything, and drove off slowly.
7. All OP heard was screeching tires and honking as the woman left. With windows up, OP assumed the little boy heard some choice words. Neighbors weren’t surprised by the commotion.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
8. Blocking someone’s driveway is a major inconvenience. OP handled it assertively!
9. That would have been evil.
10. Imagine this scenario, ironic enough.
11. This is so sad.
12. Nice idea.
13. Entitlement doesn’t fly go away for some people.
14. This is why communication matters.
15. Handling entitled behavior with finesse. Way to go, OP.
16. Blocking driveways is a big no-no. OP’s response was spot on!
17. Parking etiquette is important! Well done, OP, for taking action.
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