"You Who Are You", "Talk After You Get Hit"... Driver Uses Harsh Words After Being Warned for 'Talking on the Phone While Driving'

A vehicle driver shouted back loudly at a motorcyclist who had warned him, sparking public outrage. Photo by Online Community

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A driver who was on a phone call showed a confrontational attitude by saying things like "Who do you think you are to tell me to be careful?" after being warned by a motorcycle rider, sparking public criticism.

Recently, a post titled "Who do you think you are to warn me to be careful?" was uploaded on multiple online communities. The post included a video about 45 seconds long.

The released video captured a conversation between male motorcycle rider Mr. A and female car driver Ms. B. In the video, apparently filmed by Mr. A, Ms. B said, "Did I hit you? What does it matter if I was dozing off or talking on the phone?" When Mr. A asked, "Excuse me, what did I say?" Ms. B retorted, "You said something about me driving while on the phone."

When Mr. A said, "I said that because you almost hit me, so I warned you because it was dangerous," Ms. B raised her voice, saying, "I didn't hit you."

Mr. A responded, "Is it okay just because you didn't hit me? I warned you to be careful," to which Ms. B shouted, "Who do you think you are to warn me to be careful? I didn't hit you. You should talk after you hit me." She continued, "What does it matter to you if I was dozing off or talking on the phone while driving?"

Mr. A, taken aback, was silent for a few seconds and then said, "Alright. You said everything you wanted to say, right?"

As the video spread online, criticism arose. One netizen said, "It's so shameless to start by raising your voice unconditionally," and criticized, "Does it make sense to tell someone to 'talk after you get hit'? It would be better if both sides showed some concession."

Others reacted with comments such as, "I don't know why she shows such a confrontational attitude," "It seems they just don't understand each other from the start," "Watching the video just ruined my mood," and "Why can't she admit her fault?"

Meanwhile, according to Article 49, Paragraph 1, Item 10 of the Road Traffic Act, drivers are prohibited from using mobile phones while driving. Violators are subject to a fine of up to 200,000 won or other penalties under the same law's penalty provisions.

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