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<blockquote data-quote="3inSlugger" data-source="post: 1827277" data-attributes="member: 18508"><p>So I was in a minor accident today. I was driving a work car back into the parking lot and a employee in his vehicle backed into me as I was driving by. OSU PD came by and all that got sorted out. The car I was driving had some damage to the rear right fender but the truck's bumper was just scratched up a bit.</p><p></p><p>But I came away with some thoughts and reminders I'd like to share with the forum:</p><p></p><p>#1 Always wear your seatbelt. I was wearing mine and wasn't forced to lie or tell the truth to the officer when he asked the question. Even though the accident likely won't be my fault, I still could have been fined for not wearing it. It doesn't matter if you're only going a quarter mile, like I was, PUT IT ON. I almost didn't, thinking, "Oh...it isn't that far". I am sooo glad I decided to wear it anyway.</p><p></p><p>#2 When in a parking lot, slow down. I was probably going a little too fast and if any blame is put on me, this might be why. You can't react fast enough to people, cars, etc.</p><p></p><p>#3 Don't text when driving. Same deal as the seatbelt...I wasn't and didn't have to decide my answer to the officer. I don't and I'm sure you don't want to have to admit (or lie) to a LEO about texting. I'm sure if I was, it would be almost automatically my fault. </p><p></p><p>#4 When you're backing up, look behind you. This guy didn't see me and plowed right into my rear right side, which means I was mostly past him already. He said he couldn't see me in his mirrors. OK. He wasn't looking.</p><p></p><p>#5 The OSU PD officer was very professional and handled everything perfect. I was glad to see a good officer after the stories I've heard about campus police. Not only that, but he a hell of a name for an officer.</p><p></p><p>This was my first traffic accident ever and it freaked me out a bit...especially since I was in a work car. Don't want this to ever happen again!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="3inSlugger, post: 1827277, member: 18508"] So I was in a minor accident today. I was driving a work car back into the parking lot and a employee in his vehicle backed into me as I was driving by. OSU PD came by and all that got sorted out. The car I was driving had some damage to the rear right fender but the truck's bumper was just scratched up a bit. But I came away with some thoughts and reminders I'd like to share with the forum: #1 Always wear your seatbelt. I was wearing mine and wasn't forced to lie or tell the truth to the officer when he asked the question. Even though the accident likely won't be my fault, I still could have been fined for not wearing it. It doesn't matter if you're only going a quarter mile, like I was, PUT IT ON. I almost didn't, thinking, "Oh...it isn't that far". I am sooo glad I decided to wear it anyway. #2 When in a parking lot, slow down. I was probably going a little too fast and if any blame is put on me, this might be why. You can't react fast enough to people, cars, etc. #3 Don't text when driving. Same deal as the seatbelt...I wasn't and didn't have to decide my answer to the officer. I don't and I'm sure you don't want to have to admit (or lie) to a LEO about texting. I'm sure if I was, it would be almost automatically my fault. #4 When you're backing up, look behind you. This guy didn't see me and plowed right into my rear right side, which means I was mostly past him already. He said he couldn't see me in his mirrors. OK. He wasn't looking. #5 The OSU PD officer was very professional and handled everything perfect. I was glad to see a good officer after the stories I've heard about campus police. Not only that, but he a hell of a name for an officer. This was my first traffic accident ever and it freaked me out a bit...especially since I was in a work car. Don't want this to ever happen again! [/QUOTE]
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