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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Road Rules: Rain brings on Wreckpalooza
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You would think that the end of the world was coming. Today is Thursday and it’s raining. This means that for some unknown reason, forces compel us to drive with the same amount of lack of caution as we do on dry days. End result: Wreckpalooza.
If you have an accident, and nobody is hurt then start looking for the silver lining in the big dark cloud which is, nobody got hurt. Usually that doesn’t make you feel better until later.
If your car isn’t totaled, move it. Don’t leave it there to screw up everyone else’s ride home. If you hit the back of someone’s car then chances are that the big clue, being the damage to your front and their back, is that you hit the car from behind. Move the cars. Don’t say “My insurance person said to leave the cars where they are.” No. If you tell the officer this, the insurance person should be subpoenaed to court so we can chastise them. Move your car to a spot that is nearby, keeping in mind that driving home is not nearby in most cases, so that traffic can move on. You’ll be harassed less by passing motorists.
If the car is totaled out, disregard the above paragraph.
People have accidents for many reasons. While in traffic this morning, I saw a guy, driving and reading a novel. It was insane. Why can’t he read the paper like the rest of us?
If you get into an accident, the first rule is to not say what you want to say when the other driver walks up. If nobody gets hurt then everyone will most likely be upset. Don’t let that be your justification for verbally going off on someone. Remember, there are many out there who can whoop you.
Statistics say that over 73 percent of people who verbally abuse the driver who caused their accident get whooped by that driver. Before you say anything, take time to look at the driver before you spout off. Make sure they are defenseless before you go to telling them what for.
Please, give it a little space between cars and pay attention to the rainy conditions. If you have a bump-and-greet, though, move the cars out of the lane if you can and bite your lip and just make the best of it. Again, please, move your (%$^$^&)-ing car out of the way. Thank you.
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