Welcome back! As you read in my last post, I commute from Daytona to Orlando twice a week for my internship. I also do this during the school semester, so I spend a lot of time driving and being on the road... And although it has its perks (such as singing "Wild One's" by Sia really, really loud...) it does have some of it's downfalls.
Last week I got stuck in a traffic jam on my way to the Florida Safety Council. It took me TWO HOURS to get to work, when it normally takes me just over an hour to get here. I've come to realize that I-4 is notorious for it's awful traffic. With millions of visitors coming here every year, I can imagine why... however, a lot of people aren't paying attention when the traffic is starting to slow down, and is creating MORE accidents in the midst of it all! I'm not looking to get rear-ended (again...) so here's my rant for the week;When on a busy highway or street, such as I-4, it's best to keep a safe distance away from the car in front of you. So if they do slam on you're breaks, you'll have enough time to react to the car slowing down! I always try to keep a safe distance away, and then two more cars will jump in front of me, leaving no space cushion in the event of an accident. If the leading car were to slam on it's brakes? All 4 of us would be in a collision... And I'm not looking to break my legs anytime soon :) The rule is count "One 1000, Two 1000" when you're behind a car, please utilize this little trick to keep you and you're car safe!
Secondly, PAY ATTENTION! These drivers are on their phone, listening to the radio, talking to their fellow passengers, and coming to a sudden stop, almost running into the car in front of them! This is a serious matter. When your'e not paying attention, you're endangering the drivers around you, and yourself! So don't be selfish, just pay attention... please!
I hope to see the roads a little more clearly now after this post, spread the word! And be safe :)
