MVA Triggered Today While Driving

[twinkle30]

I had a car accident about a year ago and was diagnosed with PTSD. I have been doing really well lately getting back into driving but today something happened that made me think that another accident is just waiting to happen. I was at a green light so the cars going across from me had a red light. Well 4 cars, one right after another drove through that red light. I can't stop thinking about it.

 

[Kintsugi]

I can see how that would be triggering, Twink. My trauma is not at all vehicle related, and I've had many instances where I was shook up by near accidents, so I can't even imagine how this made you feel.

Maybe you should take some time to do some self-care today and participate in things that help to ground you. You could always send me one of those strawberry cassada cakes, y'know, if it would help... ;)

(((Twink)))

 

[twinkle30]

Well on the plus side I am getting better at highway driving. I think Ed is right, that most accidents happen on side streets not highways.

 

[Kintsugi]

I think statistically that is true. I've always thought of parking lots as far more dangerous than highways! :eek:

 

[The Albatross]

I can relate to being aware, very aware about the driving habits of others. The result was it makes me a much more defensive driver and I am contentious... it was better for me to deal with it from personal responsibility I decided, than to ruminate (not be able to stop thinking about it) over things I don't have control over?

 

[Stickler]

Streets are far more dangerous than freeways.
Honey, you just need to buy something like this :
Dead Link Removed
Put some train horns on it.
People will defecate themselves if they try to run red lights in your path.

I am kidding...but not 100% kidding. You would be in less danger of being seriously hurt in a collision if you were driving something huge and steel-bumpered.
...There is something to be said for vehicular intimidation, too.

I do not advise driving through a fresh green light trustingly. I DO advise a dashboard camera if you can afford one. That way you can prove you had the right of way.

 

[AshleyK.K]

my sister had an 18-wheeler horn installed into her motorcycle, it was the best idea she ever had. Shes never been in an accident, because people try to get out of the way when hear that horn xDD