Stay In Your Lane….

Too often I see close calls in the highways I travel. At times I am spared from being part of the cause of an accident. Likely you have as well.

Whether it’s getting on the highway or getting up to speed, there are obstacles and distractions. I have come upon fender-benders along the side of the highway. I often had to swerve to avoid being part of an accident.

There are blind spots in our travels. You know, it is that area that your side mirrors and rear mirror doesn’t catch. It’s even possible to miss seeing something when you look over your shelter.

On one occasion, I was alerted to potential hazard. As I came upon two police vehicles, one on the left and one on the right, I became particularly aware that the one on the right may pull across the lane abruptly. Indeed! Just as I need that location, the Officer cut across my lane right in front of me. He was trying to meet up with the Office on the left. Wow! I hit my brakes and for just a moment thought I was going to T-bone his vehicle.

Thankfully, I had slowed down to a speed that was manageable just prior to the encounter. Had I not made an adjustment in my speed I would’ve easily hit the police vehicle.

In my surprise, I was also frustrated because, after all it was someone who should know better.

We all encounter blind spots in potential hazards. Having to always stay vigilant behind the wheel is important.