Nobody Can Drive Like I Do!

     I came to this conclusion many years back, but I have been recently reminded of this fact as I am often a passenger in other peoples cars.  I tell you, nobody can drive worth a darn anymore.  Wait a minute, I take that back, my dad, father-in-law and mother-in-law can all drive decently, but other than that, everyone else is terrible.

     It probably doesn't help that I've been in six accidents over the years.  Four of those weren't my fault and two of those four I wasn't even driving.  The last accident I was in wasn't my fault technically.  The other driver failed to yield while making a left turn and I plowed into him, at 35 m.p.h which effectively tore the front end off of my car and caused minor injuries to me and my passengers.  The other driver was cited for failing to yield but I was arrested for driving under the influence.  I know what you're thinking and you're right, I was an idiot for drinking and driving.  Since that accident, I haven't driven anymore and that happened in 2002.

     So, from that accident, I have been traumatized by driving, in particular, other peoples driving.  It is VERY difficult to be a passenger in other peoples cars.  I often wish there was a "brake" on the passenger side because I would be using that thing all the time.  When I am a passenger in other peoples cars I notice ALL of their bad habits, even habits that don't have anything to do with driving.  Seriously though, if you're driving and I'm a passenger in your vehicle, here's a few tips that I'd really appreciate you follow while we are together.

1.  PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD - don't look at me, your cell-phone, your cigarette or anything else while your driving.
2.  WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN...GO! - again, don't look at me while you are stopped at a light and have a conversation.
3.  PAY ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC - if your turning into another lane, pay attention to oncoming traffic.  If there is a "gap" a mile wide, go ahead and make the turn, DON'T JUST SIT THERE AND TALK TO ME AND THEN WAIT UNTIL THERE IS ONLY TEN FEET BETWEEN YOU AND THE NEXT CAR AND THEN DECIDE TO PULL OUT!
4.  JUST DRIVE - shut up and just drive.  We don't always have to talk.  Just get us to our destination!