A driver mowed down a woman in his car - after a row over dropped litter.
Lee Holmes sent Theresa Easton sprawling on the road while behind the wheel of a Mercedes A Class in December 2024.
The victim luckily escaped any serious injury.
Holmes was later held by police having earlier told his partner he had "done something stupid".
The 30 year-old has now admitted assaulting Theresa to her injury and danger of life as he appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow.
Holmes - who already had a lengthy criminal record - had been on bail, but was remanded in custody by judge Lord Scott.
He will be sentenced next month.
The attack occurred near the Spice of Life takeaway restaurant in Douglas, Lanarkshire, around 9pm on December 1, 2024.
Theresa and Ian Easton had stopped there en-route home having been on a night out.
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Holmes and his partner were outside in the parked Mercedes. He was initially in the passenger seat.
Prosecutor Natalie McCartney told the court: "Two cans thrown from the driver's side window of the car onto the road.
"Ian Easton walked over and picked them up. He went to the Mercedes and threw the cans into the car saying 'put them in the bin'."
Holmes got out the motor along with his girlfriend before a brief altercation with the man.
The Eastons then started walking home.
Miss McCartney then explained: "Holmes got into the driver's seat and followed them. He was revving the engine and mounted the kerb.
"The vehicle did not strike them as they were able to jump out of the way.
"Holmes done a U-turn and drove at them again.
"The Eastons were able to avoid being struck by stepping into the entrance of a building.
"They then walked around the corner. Homles did a further U-turn - this time he struck Theresa Easton as she was crossing.
"She fell onto the road because of the impact."
CCTV of the incident was played in court.
A stricken Theresa was helped as Holmes drove away. He then headed back to the Eastons, there was another argument before he moved off to the takeaway.
An ambulance was called for the victim. Theresa was treated by paramedics for a cut to her head and a bruised leg.
Holmes - who had recently suffered a bereavement at the time - was later traced by police.
It emerged after picking up his partner following the incident, he was described as "angry" and ordered her to "get in the motor".
Holmes stated: "I have done something stupid. I need to go."
He had initially faced in court an attempted murder charge.
Lord Scott deferred sentencing for background reports.
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