Driving disasters. We all know someone who cannot drive. Put simply, driving and some people just do not mix. They may be a logical, intelligent person normally, but the second they sit behind a wheel they seem to loose all inhibitions, common sense and any spacial awareness. Leaving the question; how on earth did they get a licence?
Now, I am not one to preach about good driving. Despite working for the fabulous TyreQuote.com you would expect me to be a good solid driver. The truth however is somewhat different. I should probably be featured on Top Gear for worst driver of the year award. What makes is worse is that I am female, so I fall immediately into the category of “bad, female driver”. It’s almost too cliche.
With the latest news that it has been proved that women are both better at parking and driving all round, I feel I have somewhat let the side down. So, to all you good female drivers out there; I can only apologise.
Let me set the scene. I have been driving for almost three years now. In those three years I can not actually tell you how many “incidents” I have had. But can I just clarify, not all were my fault. Now when I say mishaps, I mean everything from getting my car stuck in car parks, to crashing into bollards, to getting stuck in ditches.
Take this morning for example. Having left home at 9am, I was on my way into the office. I made it to the office. My poor car did not. The photo below will probably be explanation in itself.
The latest in my driving mishaps
Its not just bumps and scrapes I get myself into. I openly admit, until last week I did not know how to open my own car bonnet, and when I ran out of screenwash I simply went to tescos and brought a large bottle of water to carry with me. When my car window needed a clean, I would roll down the window and splash a little water out. Yes, I probably need to get a grip.
Its not all fun and games though. When you sit behind a wheel, you are taking on a huge responsibly. I may laugh and joke about my mishaps, but there is a very serious side to all of this. Driving is dangerous, and must be treated with caution. Driving is not a right, it is a privilege. Its something that we always must remember. In this cold weather especially, we must driver with caution, and realise how dangerous roads can be. So stay safe, but stay light hearted too.
Share your driving mishaps with us. We are always in need of a good giggle.
Oh, and for those of you wondering, I now know how to open the bonnet. Progress right? And the car is still in the hedge by the way…