Well, it was bound to happen at one time or another. A blown tire. This is the second time this has happened to me in my driving lifetime.
Unfortunately, it happened in the left lane of the busy Hwy. 17-92. As soon as it happened, I pressed slowly on the brakes, looked in the rear view mirror and saw a whole lot of traffic coming. There would be no chance for me to cross all the way to the right lane, so I made a decision to keep moving on the left lane for a couple more seconds until I finally stopped, right after the extra left turn lane began.
Thinking about it, this was probably not the best decision because of the danger it presented afterwards when the time came to change the tire. It was the back tire in the passenger's side.
However, I was always advised that if I get a blown tire, I should not continue driving because the rim of the tire can get ruined.
So, I ask ... What would you have done in my situation?
I have to say that under the circumstances, I was really blessed in many ways. First and foremost, no one got injured. Second, a very nice gentleman in a red SUV and a couple in a small black car stopped by to see if I needed help. Finally, Deputy Sheriff Bradford showed up in the middle of changing the tire. After he made sure we were safe, he stayed with us until we were able to drive off.
Thank You, Everyone!! D/S Bradford, you are the best!!
Yesterday, I got a light break.
Traveling on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, I got stopped by Police. I quickly went through a mental checklist ... seatbelt, check ... driving under the speed limit, check ... driver's license, check ... insurance card, check ...
It seems what I forgot to check is my brake light!
Officer B was nice enough to let me go with a warning and an order to fix the light.
Does everyone check the brake lights on their vehicles? If so, how often do you do it?
Thanks again for the break, Officer B!! The brake light is fixed.
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