Just came back from my holiday in Malta and drove in narrow roads where some times I gave way and sometimes others gave way to me. A simple hand lift from the stirring wheel showed appreciation.

The American driver had just metres to reverse whilst we all saw how much traffic had built up right behind the Maltese driver.

This road should be a one-way road especially with buses using it too.

I had a similar experience and the other man was to blame as he kept on driving in on purpose. He was to blame and he kept on swearing at me.

With kids in tow I switched off the engine and called the police. Told him I had no problem with waiting all day for him to reverse. In the end he was forced to reverse his car.

No. The American was coming from the direction of San Gwann and, at least the last time I passed from there, there was a sign giving him right of way.

@ Daphne

Yes, I am aware of that- however it’s not so far from the truth…

From what I read he’s the type of person who would love a fight, and this was not his first incident with the Maltese.

It’s most likely he’s some security officer (read military person) who worked at the embassy.

With regards to elevated egos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oei2lB9MBo0

Bloody hilarious, beats our Southern European temperament any time.

[Daphne – It’s a spoof, though. I trust you know that.]

No, I don’t agree with you. The message sent was not that the Maltese was right. It was that there is an appropriate way of behaving, especially when you are representing your country. A message that our government very badly needs to learn from.

http://www.michellesullivan.org/blog/1513

*listens to ‘Another one bites the dust’ by Queen*