I consider myself to be quite defensive when it comes to driving, always watching out, looking at other vehicles, preparing for any bonehead thing they may do....
But you know, sometimes some clown does something right into the path of your vehicle and there is not a blinkin thing you can do except brace for impact.
I was just about to enter an intersection on a green light tonight when a driver in a 2001 Mazda sedan had stopped to wait for me. Then he suddenly booted it and turned left, right in front of my truck.
Cars in the other lane, there wasn't a thing I could do except slam on the brakes and brace for impact.
I got out and walked over to see if he was ok. Shaken and dazed, he was alright. He opened his door and the car reeked of booze. And so did he. :M:M:M
My truck clobbered his car so hard that it spun a full 360 and crashed into a car stopped at the light.
I'm not a happy camper right now. I have been very diligent at taking care of my truck, being careful not to scratch it and so on. For a 6 year old truck it was in beautiful shape, even though it is a work truck.
But nobody was injured, that's the main thing. Tomorrow will tell if there is anything there. My neck is a bit sore on the right as is my right wrist.
Sighhhhhhhhh.............
Now look at it - I hope it isn't totaled. I would mutter a four letter word now, but can't post it. Use your imagination... :(:(
But you know, sometimes some clown does something right into the path of your vehicle and there is not a blinkin thing you can do except brace for impact.
I was just about to enter an intersection on a green light tonight when a driver in a 2001 Mazda sedan had stopped to wait for me. Then he suddenly booted it and turned left, right in front of my truck.
Cars in the other lane, there wasn't a thing I could do except slam on the brakes and brace for impact.
I got out and walked over to see if he was ok. Shaken and dazed, he was alright. He opened his door and the car reeked of booze. And so did he. :M:M:M
My truck clobbered his car so hard that it spun a full 360 and crashed into a car stopped at the light.
I'm not a happy camper right now. I have been very diligent at taking care of my truck, being careful not to scratch it and so on. For a 6 year old truck it was in beautiful shape, even though it is a work truck.
But nobody was injured, that's the main thing. Tomorrow will tell if there is anything there. My neck is a bit sore on the right as is my right wrist.
Sighhhhhhhhh.............
Now look at it - I hope it isn't totaled. I would mutter a four letter word now, but can't post it. Use your imagination... :(:(
Here in FL it's a state law, I thought every state was the same, thanks. (but you do have to ask)
Oh, Bob, I'm so very sorry .. I know what it's like. It wasn't your fault but they make you feel like it was. When DH T boned some guy we didn't like how we were treated by that guys insurance so we went through our own. Although the truck was payed off we still had full coverage.
Your airbag didn't deploy so that's a good thing. When the truck gets repaired (and it will be) insist on ONLY OEM parts.
Did the cops haul the guy off to jail? Looks like 2 other cars were involved.
You tensed up so you are going to hurt ... Please see a Dr. I know you are ok, but will look better that you got checked out.
Your airbag didn't deploy so that's a good thing. When the truck gets repaired (and it will be) insist on ONLY OEM parts.
Did the cops haul the guy off to jail? Looks like 2 other cars were involved.
You tensed up so you are going to hurt ... Please see a Dr. I know you are ok, but will look better that you got checked out.
