After the Petite Filet's first car crash this month, on Oct. 9, she actually had a second one, on Oct. 19 (in a rental car). Both wrecks are similar, in that they were both "chain-reaction" things when one car hits another and is in turn hit. The main difference between the two is that my mother-in-law and the Cutlet were in the rental-car accident. The first wreck was a wakeup call, and the PF was paying undivided attention to the road right before the second. The guy came out of nowhere ... he wasn't there and then he was. So we're being inundated with phone calls and letters from insurance adjusters. Loads of fun.
The moral to the story, if there is one, is to be focused on driving when you're behind the wheel. It's not a place for multi-tasking, no matter how many times we've gotten away with it. I say that having eaten a chicken sandwich during lunch while driving around to complete some errands. But I knew I shouldn't have.
Lately we've noticed a lot of drivers behaving badly. They always were but now we are much more aware of it.
Texas T-bone's Rules of the Road
1. Focus on driving when you are behind the wheel.
2. If you must have music (which I usually do), don't play it so loud that you can't hear yourself think.
3. If you have to talk on your cell phone, get it over. Don't have a long, stupid conversation. You aren't so special or interesting that it can't wait until later.
4. Combine trips to save gas. Better yet, ride your bicycle for short errands.
5. If someone cuts you off or otherwise acts stupidly, take a deep breath and let them go.
6. Be a courteous driver: let someone in front of you.
7. If you've got to make use of your horn, do a quick "happy honk" and wave using only a friendly gesture.
8. If you've got to eat something while driving, don't make it fried chicken. The grease can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. It can also make your seatbelt feel tighter around your mid-section.
9. Friends don't let friends drive ugly cars. Even people who are ugly or who drive ugly cars should not drink and drive.
10. Always wear a seatbelt. And buckle up your kids in an age-appropriate manner in the back seat.
On a much different note, here's a preview of Halloween ...
Hey, yeah, now that I have to drive to work, I have had my share of encounters with horrendous drivers.
And that pirate hat is bigger than he is! Happy Halloween!
It's a gong show out there no matter where you live, what you do or where you go.
And how CUTE is that pirate!
Oh my! I'm so glad the PF and family are okay. That is so true. There have been so many mornings I have put my face on while driving to work...just to realize I can't recall a thing about the drive because I was focused on my face.
That little one is such a doll! He will make a fantastic pirate!