dear bus driver

I enjoyed our discussion yesterday and wish to thank you for pointing out the defecit in my knowledge of the road rules. I would have thought that after 18 odd years behind the wheel that I would have a pretty good understanding of the rules of the road, but apparently not. It was very kind of you to alert me to my shortcomings in such a productive and constructive manner.

My understand was, until you sought to correct me, was that if two vehicles are approaching a point in the road where obstructions on either side allow only one vehicle to pass at a time, then the vehicle that first arrives at that narrow point has right of way. Silly me to not realise that you, despite not arriving at that narrowing until some 5 seconds later, should be allowed to proceed first.

Of course, you were fully justified in blocking the exit to give me time to think about the error of my ways, or were you just admiring my new car? Its unfortunate that in doing so you also held up about ten other cars in each direction, but no doubt they benefitted from your wisdom also.

I can only assume you were shooing a fly inside the bus, not suggesting I should reverse to let you through. Someone of your infinite vision and wisdom would have seen that I could not reverse due to the cars backed up behind me. Those drivers obviously didn't see the fly as they assumed they should reverse in turn allowing me to do so.

Please be assured that in reversing, I was backing up, not backing down.

Thank you for taking the time to lower your window as we eventually passed to inform me that you felt fit to discuss the situation with your bus depot manager via your radio. I too felt it important to pass on to your bus company that your courtesy, common sense and decency is above reproach.

To make matters worse, it seems your Depot Manager is incompetent, or at least, not aware of the full scope of your bus driving excellence. I was outraged when he said that some bus drivers are fools (or was it tools?). Being the driver that you are, I am sure you will take such an insult on one of your many chins.

Finally, please accept my apologies for suggesting that the hand that was not holding the radio is used enthusiastically for self fulfillment. I am sure you have a full and loving relationship with Mrs Bus Driver.

I look forward to our paths crossing again, and should I greet you with a one fingered wave, please interpret it as a sign of the respect you deserve.

Signed, car driver.