Perspective is Everything!

Everytime I teach a 'Safe Driving' class, I always learn something new from the participants. In different sessions, we have been fortunate to have a truck driver, a state trooper, an RV traveler, an insurance agent, a fire fighter, a nurse, among many other valuable contributors, and this class has a ...

Snow Plow Driver!! Wahoo! His perspective was very powerful. He talked about how much the truck weighed,[which makes it difficult to stop fast if some bozo pulls in front of him], the blind spots [especially on the passenger side], and how if you follow too closely and he stops....that you could wind up under his truck. And why anyone would want to pass such a force is a mystery. Trucks, snowplows, RV's, buses, ...cut them a break.

We were also told that you can get a ticket for a license plate frame from the dealership or the like. The same way you can get a ticket if there is anything hanging from your rear view mirror.

Also some very insightful thoughts on cell phones and texting.

It was a very nice sponsor[ a church] and location, but not the one in the photo. The room was set up, TV and VCR hooked up and ready, and coffee and refreshments were available, too!

I have an 85 year old woman who is fun, with laughing eyes...very personable. And a 20 year old young man.

Next Saturday is Part 2 and then class is dismissed with 25 safer drivers on the road.

I believe that my unique [haha]style of teaching keeps them listening[ or I may imitate snoring if I think they're not with me], and it's a no stress class. People are comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. More fun to come.

And for God's sake,

Get off of the phone and keep your distance from a flippin snow plow!~!