My opinion is based on the second set of circumstances described lower down. Assured clear distance is a term used to describe the spacing between vehicles (or obstacles) You were performing a complex but normal task in the operation of a licensed vehicle. no different than any delivery truck or trailer rig delivering material in that setting. In every case from the moment you slowed down (with brake lights on) to the moment the rig would have been actually off the road in your driveway, she would have hit you as she was not maintaining assured clear distance, and failed to assess her closing rate and did not integrate the blinking hazard warning lights into her actions. Though you were blocking the road, you were technically leaving the road for delivery purposes.
Ask this! If you had pulled into the driveway "front first" and slowed such that the trailer and load were at a reasonable speed to make the driveway corner, and had your turn signal on would she have hit you. Probably. The most reasonable action on your part (having assessed the visibility and low traffic nature of the rural setting) was that which is expected.
If it had been a bread delivery truck, or a handicapped transport vehicle turning around in that driveway, would they be at fault?
Best of luck, I hope John T the very best Country Lawyer I know, reads and responds to this. JimN
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