Split Second Adventure!

[DeniseGoldberg]

Wow - I'm glad you're OK!

As for your question, I would have stopped and waited for the truck to go ahead of me. But then again, maybe I'm just a bit more cautious than most...

--- Denise

[DebW]

I think I would have just run over the snake and tried my best to remain upright and in control. Was the snake in a position where hitting it was likely to cause a spill? Or were you just reluctant to harm it? What diameter does 3-4 feet of length correspond to? What a decision to have to make! What I might opt for with the underpass would be to get in front of the truck before the underpass, signal to move left, and, if the truck slows, move to take the middle of the lane through the underpass. That depends on a cooperative driver, but gives you the most safety margin in a narrow place.

[mimitabby]

your story reminds me of why riding horses can be so exciting and dangerous.
Horses too make split second decisions that might make sense to them at the time (like not wanting to step into a scary 1 foot diameter puddle) but can endanger your life.

It's hard to make split sec. decisions always, and i think i would have veered in front of the truck too, then beat myself up for it for the next 3 weeks.
be glad it turned out okay!