There was a one lane suspension bridge crossing the Brazos river in a community called Tintop, Texas many years ago.
The bridge was one lane with 2x12's running long ways you had to keep your wheels on.
There was a boat ramp near the bridge, so trailers were common on the bridge.
Common courtesy said look before starting across, take turns and everything will be fine.
Well, that only works for those with that capacity...
Sure enough, I'm coming across, almost to the end, here comes a motor home. Never looked, just bullied his way on to the bridge when I'm only a few feet from the end.
He wasn't about to back up. We just sat there looking at each other for a few minutes. He gets out and tells me he can't back up, can't see behind. He's only about 20 feet onto the bridge. We exchanged pleasantries for a few minutes, I finally had to back the boat trailer all the way back across to let this idiot go on his way.
I made it, never had to stop and correct. I was sure nervous though!
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