I've never had an accident. But today it was close. A car turned left right in front of me. I squeezed through a small slot between the left turning car and a car stopped at a stop sign waiting for me before they turned right onto the road where I was traveling. The left turning car slammed on its brakes. I was going about 17 mph. It could have been bad. I shook almost uncontrollably for a mile afterwards.
I was wearing high visibility clothing and had a flashing front light.
I am sweating just typing this.
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04-08-2013, 04:41 PM #1
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04-08-2013, 04:44 PM #2
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Yikes. Glad you're okay.
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04-08-2013, 05:35 PM #3
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Oh man, Goldfinch. How scary. So glad you're okay.
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04-09-2013, 12:47 AM #4
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OMG Goldfinch, so glad you are safe!
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04-09-2013, 02:13 AM #5
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Glad you're OK, Goldfinch. It seems like I've been observing more distracted drivers lately. Always women, always on the phone.
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