Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

2. That makes me nuts, too.

Reply to texanwitch (Original post)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 01:26 AM

Oct 2012

I try to pull over and let them pass, whenever possible. I don't want to be in an accident even if it's 100% the other guy's fault.

My son and my daughter were both hit this summer by uninsured drivers. My daughter's car was totaled by a drunk. Thankfully, her injuries weren't as bad as they could have been. In my son's case, any accident has the potential to do serious harm to him because he has a severe case of brittle spine disease, aka ankylosing spondylitis. In his accident, the other driver was following too closely and the pavement was wet. Luckily, he seems to have gotten through it with only minor aches and pains.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

25 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I need to have a rant about drivers who drive to close, almost had a wreck today. [View all] texanwitch Oct 2012 OP

I hate that too, seems too many people have no clue how to drive any more. bluesbassman Oct 2012 #1

disagree Joe Shlabotnik Oct 2012 #7

Well there's that too. I was just looking at it from the technical side. bluesbassman Oct 2012 #8

That makes me nuts, too. Fridays Child Oct 2012 #2

We should ALL hate it. It's driving up ins costs. southerncrone Oct 2012 #3

Cretins.... Mopar151 Oct 2012 #4

most excellent post blueamy66 Oct 2012 #10

And don't floss your fucking teeth while driving! graywarrior Oct 2012 #22

One more thing, use turn signals to let others drivers know when you are turning. texanwitch Oct 2012 #5

I'm sooooo with you! blueamy66 Oct 2012 #9

The cops don't. RiffRandell Oct 2012 #23

I hate tailgaters with a deep, burning hate REP Oct 2012 #6

Here's is a tip on how to handle tailgaiters.. HipChick Oct 2012 #11

Fisics doncha' know whistler162 Oct 2012 #12

I simply drive more slowly when they do this- digonswine Oct 2012 #13

This right here. Iggo Oct 2012 #17

Me, too. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #21

I've never liked driving, LWolf Oct 2012 #14

You need a bumper sticker that says: "If you can read this, YOU'RE TOO FUCKING CLOSE!" HopeHoops Oct 2012 #15

First of all get out of the fast lane if you can. If not, slow down a bit. yellowcanine Oct 2012 #16

I used to have a old truck with a big old style bumper, no one got close. texanwitch Oct 2012 #18

I was driving on 575 here in the Atlanta area. RebelOne Oct 2012 #19

Me to. texanwitch Oct 2012 #20

It's a constant battle out there.....ugh. a kennedy Oct 2012 #24

I am driving my father's old 96 car, built like a tank. texanwitch Oct 2012 #25