I’m driving down the road this morning to work. I’m pretty good about checking my rear view mirror when I drive, so I look up and see this big black Impala riding my bumper (butt). I had to look twice to make sure someone was actually driving the Impala. All I could see was a nose, two eyeballs and a very small head. The operator of this large car could barely see over the steering wheel. I begin to wonder if this person had any perception as to how close she was to me. Needless to say I kept my eye on her, and eventually I turned off on another road that she was not interested in traveling.
That same afternoon I am on my way home from work, just driving down the road. I check my rear view mirror, and low and behold I see a nose, two eyeballs and a very small head sticking up over the steering wheel of a completely different car (and different driver). She too, is tail-gaiting waaay too close for comfort.
The over analyzer in me had to give this some thought. Here’s how those thoughts unfolded: “You can barely see over the steering wheel.” “ I swear your nose is resting on the steering wheel.” “You can not possibly see the hood of your car.” “If you can not see over the steering wheel, you are probably barely able to reach the accelerator.” “Holy Crap!” “If you can barely reach the accelerator, how and why are you traveling so close to my bumper?”
I took a moment to rationalize and somehow justify the driver (and those to come). If you can not see the hood of your own car, do you realize that are unable to see the bumper of my car as you speed up closer to me? And, if you slide off the seat your foot is going to apply more pressure to the accelerator.” “Holy Crap!” Therefore, you have no idea how close you are to being seriously injured and then seriously pissing me off if you hit my car? This analysis has brought about an awareness that there are a lot of “Steering the Car With Your Nose” drivers out there. I have to do something to help them elude damage and injury.
Taa Daa! “The Wedge Cushion”, especially for people who can not see over the steering wheel. This, however, does not necessarily address the lack of footing on the accelerator, which in this case I would suggest wearing some light weight platform shoes while driving.
http://www.amazon.com/Wedge-Cushion-16×13-Washable-Cover/dp/B000QZ6JFO
Peace & Wedgies,
WeLeJo
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