tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post5930735687289130898..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: safe driving 101, part 1The Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-62934300010298355092009-07-06T06:02:09.297-05:002009-07-06T06:02:09.297-05:00Ugh, sorry you got 'caught'...
And Romania...Ugh, sorry you got 'caught'...<br />And Romania, Russia...it's all the same (just don't tell them that!) LOL!<br /><br />I think watching a 10 year old girl jump out in this crazy traffic and get hit was the last straw for me. She's okay, a broken arm, but had I not seen the start of her "sprint" and swerved my car when I did, I would have hit her too (she landed where my car was). Foreigners don't get "let off" that easy here. The medical supply truck driver that hit her was not so lucky, I offered to be a witness and he said he would come by for me to sign a declaration to the fact that he was not to blame, but never did. Let's hope he is okay. A guilty charge could mean the loss of his job or prison. <br />Most of the population in former communist countries are just now able to afford cars and drive and the so called "training" is not extensive. I've actually seen Scoala driving cars make some pretty dumb & illegal moves. Here in Romania, if your car costs more than 30K Euros, you "automatically" get the right of way (this could even mean both lanes of traffic merging to their rights to make an "imaginary lane" in the middle). I follow the rules so the majority of them get a 1 finger salute from me while I sit in my little Toyota.The Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345607129891219363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-82459459599071387052009-07-04T06:24:52.143-05:002009-07-04T06:24:52.143-05:00CHILLING!!!!!! I have to get Matthew and Stephen t...CHILLING!!!!!! I have to get Matthew and Stephen to look at this page. Did you know Matthew is driving? UGGG!! THIS IS a WHOLE NEW world...I should blog about it.... I'm not a fan!!<br /><br /> How did he get so old?? My baby!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395804927366343180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84732667763192895122009-07-01T10:44:31.870-05:002009-07-01T10:44:31.870-05:00Sorry Anon - I didn't even think about how tho...Sorry Anon - I didn't even think about how those pictures would be traumatizing to readers. I see photos like this quite often - and although they are very disturbing - they are also a good wake up call of what can happen on the road. <br /><br />I hope you are recovering well from your accident.The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-68806502118439364602009-06-30T23:37:20.666-05:002009-06-30T23:37:20.666-05:00I have read your blog faithfully for over a year n...I have read your blog faithfully for over a year now; I check it daily and enjoy the laughs and the ups and downs of your life. You are a very talented writer!<br /><br />I was actually in a very traumatic car wreck last week and nothing I could have done could have prevented it. <br /><br />You have the power to influence many people with your blog, and I understand where you were going with the safe driving bit, but I really hope you'll consider putting up a warning of graphic pictures with your heading, as I am badly shaken up still from my own recent wreck, and I know I'm not the only one who can't handle seeing pictures like that (especially without warning of graphic pictures). <br /><br />Thanks for reading this, and I hope you don't think I am being disrespectful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-90884677006060230492009-06-30T17:04:57.116-05:002009-06-30T17:04:57.116-05:00If you're interested, we have a blog dedicated...If you're interested, we have a blog dedicated to examining and reporting on terrible driving across the major cities of Canada. You can check it out at:<br /><br />www.educationforthedrivingmasses.comCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714326906987425183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-85154243516284318922009-06-30T16:12:33.561-05:002009-06-30T16:12:33.561-05:00As an auto insurance agent, thanks for helping me ...As an auto insurance agent, thanks for helping me complete my continuing education. :)<br /><br />So are you saying that throwing the kids pretzels, while talking on the phone, and signing my paperwork to get my money back from the FDIC was dangerous? <br /><br />You'll be happy to know we are partaking in the 4th of July two doors down from our house.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-79281865415839678392009-06-30T12:47:06.848-05:002009-06-30T12:47:06.848-05:00giggle...giggle...giggle...
LORIE & JENNA - O...giggle...giggle...giggle...<br /><br />LORIE & JENNA - OUT OF MY CLASS, NOW!<br /><br />whoops... I'll pay attention now...Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19191200879060932632009-06-30T12:28:19.507-05:002009-06-30T12:28:19.507-05:00Since MY Driving Session w/YOU during our visit; I...Since MY Driving Session w/YOU during our visit; I have really tried to be conscience. Thanks to YOU now my kids are in the act. "Mom do you see the bumper touch the road on that car?" (Which can be a bit annoying at times; but since they were in the car during much of my instruction...I gratefully live with it.) <br /><br />Perhaps, when Governor Sanford of South Carolina gets back from the "Appalachian Trails" I think it may be good for him to actually show his concern for the citizens of this state and pass a "No Cell Phone while Driving Law"... which. yes. I am guilty. <br /><br />Well. then. Those pictures are unbelievable! You've got my attention (once again) and I've got my donut(s)! Marg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57579468215195602002009-06-30T11:11:23.498-05:002009-06-30T11:11:23.498-05:00Sounds like this training should be mandatory for ...Sounds like this training should be mandatory for receiving a license. There's no reason they can't require better driver training.Just Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09851077598314983920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-65294025098980133222009-06-30T09:08:45.282-05:002009-06-30T09:08:45.282-05:00Wow. Those pictures are so sad.
I'm looking ...Wow. Those pictures are so sad. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to your driving posts!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305281738453106626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57880156102956685062009-06-30T08:23:13.760-05:002009-06-30T08:23:13.760-05:00We watched a video during our training class of a ...We watched a video during our training class of a time lapsed tape from wtihin a tunnel in ... I believe ... Russia. <br /><br />It was unbelievable. <br /><br />Cars were skidding out of control, flipping over, and other cars - were just DODGING around them, like they were obstacles in some video game. It was like the worst case of teenager-out-of-control driving I'd ever seen. AND, there were TRUCKS driving that way, too!! <br /><br />If I was ever relocated, I'd definitely request a Mack truck for my commuting purposes. Or, a helicopter...The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-79301643383749008602009-06-30T07:28:48.872-05:002009-06-30T07:28:48.872-05:00Be sure never to say "yes" to an assignm...Be sure never to say "yes" to an assignment in Eastern Europe.<br />It is anxiety attack central. <br />My husband's company (probably in the same field as your's, oil right?) is also big on safety but even with all the training that they have received, it has taken a backseat here...<br />Thanks for posting these, I need a refresher before we head back to the U.S. after what they call "driving" on the roads here....The Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345607129891219363noreply@blogger.com