DaveT Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I got my dose of adrenaline today! I'm not sure how long this took, but it wasn't long: I was driving home from work. Moderate traffic volume. 65 MPH in the right lane of a 2 lane highway. Another car is passing me on the left when I notice all kinds of stones and crap hitting my windshield. I get on the brakes pretty heavy, as the other car starts drifting sideways into my lane - I'm looking at the side of the car in front of me:eek: Sparks flying out from under the car. It's not 90 degrees yet, but it looks like it could keep spinning all the way around in front of me. Brakes are not going to do the job, I'm still getting closer. I dive right, to the gravel to the right of the breakdown lane, still going pretty fast, floor the gas. Glanced at the tachometer, it's at about 3000. (I'll have to see how many MPH that equals tomorrow) See the other car in my rear view now. As I get back on the travel lane, the other car straightens out, drifts to the left until it brushes the guard rail (cable W/ steel support posts) & comes to a stop, left front wheel dangling by a "thread" (maybe brake line?) I'm back at 65MPH at this point. A truck stopped behind the wrecked car. The only known damage I have is a small mark on the windshield from one of the stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks God You`re Allright! I Have Been in Similar Situations but not in Pavemented Road, Just in Gravel Roads; a Nissan Frontier Double Cab Came Spinning to My Subie in a Curve! ... I was Drivin` Slowly so I Stopped Before it can Hit me. Those are Very Scary Situations! ... The Windshield Damage is Nothing, You are Fine and That`s the Important. Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4WDFrenzy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am very glad to hear that you didn't get injured, nor the driver of the other car. YIKES! I would've soiled myself in that situation, or at least found the first rest stop and emptied the tank. Wow! That is crazy, but I'm still glad to hear that you and your car made it through with only minor damage. - Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm always amazed at how quickly things can go south, and often marvel at my reaction (or lack of) to them. Buy a lotto ticket tonight, well done and good save. A minor mark on the windshield is better than the ICU any day. So they lost their entire wheel assembly and spun out? Fresh USMB underwear for everyone, on the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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