Reminder to drive safely

[1701E]

Despite driving safely normally I do slip up, and it's only a matter of time before everyone's luck gets pushed too far.  Just remember to drive safely out there, even if you think you know what you're doing.
Had my slip-up yesterday, had to choose between killing myself and another driver or risk just myself, I decided myself was best.  Wouldn't be able to live with myself if I had hit someone and caused death.  Older cars are built very nicely though, despite rolling at ~40mph it held up well.  Ended up fishtailing around a truck when I came around a corner (I lost control around the turn) and got it sideways and flipping it on it's roof.









Aside from the Driver's Window and the windshield all the glass was fine.  The Window was fine til I had to get out and the doors were locked.  Would think I was escaping a fire as fast as I got myself out of there.


Luckily there were no serious injuries and no other persons were involved, but it could have gone much worse if that truck wasn't alone.  Just remember to drive safely out there guys (and gals), we lose enough AHers already.

[Penguin]

Pay attention, children, because this is why we don't have sheep any more.

-Penguin

My wallet hurts, and I don't even drive

EDIT: I'm glad you made it, sir; how thoughtless of me to make a joke about something that could have killed you and not convey my relief due to your survival

[EskimoJoe]

Sheesh, glad you're okay man!

Pay attention, children, because this is why we don't have sheep any more.

-Penguin

My wallet hurts, and I don't even drive

 

[Dichotomy]

I'm just happy you walked away dude.

[CAP1]

glad you got out ok......i would presume you were wearing your seatbelt.........

[1701E]

Thanks guys, but I can say...life does not flash before your eyes in a life/death situation, your mind goes blank.

glad you got out ok......i would presume you were wearing your seatbelt.........

Always wear it, never understood why some don't.  Made getting out a pain but it kept me from ending up in another part of the car.
Slightly annoying though that I've been carrying a little Seatbelt cutter/glass breaker for months now in case of a wreck and I couldn't even find it when I needed it, thing went flying somewhere.

[CAP1]

Thanks guys, but I can say...life does not flash before your eyes in a life/death situation, your mind goes blank.



Always wear it, never understood why some don't.  Made getting out a pain but it kept me from ending up in another part of the car.
Slightly annoying though that I've been carrying a little Seatbelt cutter/glass breaker for months now in case of a wreck and I couldn't even find it when I needed it, thing went flying somewhere.

years ago, i rolled my girlfriends car.....or rather the punk that hit us rolled it for me.....seatbelts did their job. i like a true dork, fell on my head when i unbuckled.

again........it is good to know that you got out fine. the car can be replaced.

[ROX]

VERY happy you escaped with little injury.  Hate to say it but I have seen fatals with the same damage/situation.  Feel LUCKY!

Everything else can be replaced--you can't.

Welcome to "Second Chance".  Someone up there believed you should get one.  If he didn't--we'd all be flying a "Memorial Flight" for you next weekend. 

[1701E]

years ago, i rolled my girlfriends car.....or rather the punk that hit us rolled it for me.....seatbelts did their job. i like a true dork, fell on my head when i unbuckled.

again........it is good to know that you got out fine. the car can be replaced.

Sorry Cap but that gave me a good laugh.

[klingan]

Im really glad to hear that you are OK, X. 

[VonMessa]

Older car?

I rolled a '74 T-Bird once, right back onto the wheels.

Scuffed up the vinyl top a bit, engine was still running so I drove it home...    

Glad you are safe  

Welcome to the club.

[SWkiljoy]

I've been driving my parents cars, tomorrow i finally buy my own...a 97' Camaro. Seeing and hearing about things like these really keep me on edge while driving out there.

Glad to hear your okay, keep it that way sir!   

[Shuffler]

Turning at 40 mph is not a good idea.

Glad your ok.

[icepac]

Have you thought about it's replacement?

Maybe something that makes all those cool roads even more fun?

[Babalonian]

Thanks guys, but I can say...life does not flash before your eyes in a life/death situation, your mind goes blank.



Always wear it, never understood why some don't.  Made getting out a pain but it kept me from ending up in another part of the car.
Slightly annoying though that I've been carrying a little Seatbelt cutter/glass breaker for months now in case of a wreck and I couldn't even find it when I needed it, thing went flying somewhere.

Family friend who's a fire chief says any one of those that doesn't come with a mount so you can attach it somewhere (and it stays put) was designed by someone who never had to use it.


Glad you're OK and that you didn't hit anyone else.  One thing you can learn quickly in LA from watching idiots lead by example; there is never any rush to get anywhere.  And anyone who says they've done court-mandated highway community service (or is a DOT worker) and to this day still drives over 10-15 mph above posted speed limits has obviously never actually done it or only had to go for one day and got lucky it was an easy and uneventful day at that.