More on KentOnline
More on KentOnline
A rage-filled motorist has been caught on camera launching a tirade of abuse at a learner driver – for giving way to an ambulance on a 999 call.
The woman was filmed gesturing wildly behind the wheel after the novice pulled over on the A2 in Faversham to let the emergency vehicle pass.
The minute-long clip was uploaded to the Idiot UK Drivers Exposed Facebook page and has been watched by almost 700,000 people.
Scroll down for video
In it the angry motorist, who is driving a turquoise Vauxhall Corsa, appears puzzled and frustrated when the learner stops to let the ambulance overtake.
Even after its flashing lights whizz past, she starts waving her arms in the air and sticks two middle fingers up at the learner car.
She then continues to gesture aggressively as she follows closely behind.
"It was clear the ambulance was coming up behind us and I told my learner to pull over where it was safe..." - driving instructor Darren Willett
Driving instructor Darren Willett, who runs Sheerness-based Willett's School of Driving, filmed the footage using a rear-view camera.
He said: “I really didn’t understand this woman.
“I signalled for her to look around to see the ambulance coming up behind her and when she started using those gestures I pointed at my wing mirror to see if she would understand that.
“I asked the learner if he thought anything we did warranted that behaviour, but we were both completely at a loss.
“It was clear the ambulance was coming up behind us and I told my learner to pull over where it was safe.
“Luckily, he’s nearing his test so he’s a confident driver and this incident didn’t affect him too much.”
The woman turned off into The Mall in Faversham as Mr Willett and his learner headed back to Sheerness on the A2.
Video: Road rage driver caught on camera. Warning - rude hand gestures
Mr Willett, 45, has been an instructor for 15 years and says this sort of abuse is not unusual.
He said: “It does happen a lot as people seem to get so frustrated and impatient with learner drivers.
“People need to begin realising that they won’t get away with behaving like this when more and more drivers have these cameras on their cars.
“This woman needs some more lessons on the roads and needs to be retrained in how to drive and learn how to be a respectful driver.
“There was absolutely no need for her to be aggressive and if I was her, I would be very embarrassed.”
Stories you might have missed
Police chase death crash driver named
Toddler in pram sworn at during man's rampage
Burglar steals quad bikes... despite being tagged
