What If It Was You? AKA PULL YOUR ASS OVER!!!

Current mood: disappointed
Category: Life

This is a deviation from the usual. I just had to write this.

I have always noticed how hesitant people are to pull over when there is a Fire Truck, Ambulance or Police Car (who isn't after you) behind them. It happens all over the country. Or at least, in every city I've lived in. I like to say I always pull to the side. As far as I can remember, I always make a strong effort to do so. I am almost always successful in doing so. I always think of the people on the other end of that call. Every second counts and I can give up a few of mine to save a life, or house or to catch a criminal. And then I was on the other side of that call. My brother had an accident, there was tons of blood. I was on the phone with 911 waiting on someone, anyone, to come and trying to make sure my nieces and nephews didn't come in the kitchen and see their rock hurt like that. I instantly thought of all the yahoos I see on the street who don't make any attempt at pulling over. I was praying and trying to keep it together and freaking out and yelling at the operator in a calm voice all in one instant. It all worked out, but my road rage has since intensified.

Then, one day, I'm at a light and I see a police car coming down the street perpendicular to me. It attempts to turn left and pulls behind the car in the turning lane. An older couple just freezes and doesn't move at all. The light cycles completely because the older couple just missed the light. The couple doesn't even move their head. (You know how people do with the tunnel vision.) WTF! They only move to turn and then the police car still has to swerve around the car. Intensification!

Which leads to today. I need yalls help! Desperately! I am driving down the street. BUMPIN "Sexy Back" And an ambulance is coming in the opposite direction. I still hear it before I see it. I still try to get over, even though I don't have to. There is a car driving directly in front of the Ambulance. It does the honking, extra squawking, more lights thing to get he car's attention. IT DOES NOT MOVE! It's driving. SLOWLY! In front of the ambulance!

I need help. I am to the point of following people and getting out of the car on them. I want to ask every - What if it was you on the other end of that call? Waiting on the paramedics, emt, firemen, or police to arrive. Do you even think about that at all? Mostly I want to know if I am the last puller overer.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. Tell me something. Anything. Or I will have to get of the car. (100% SERIOUS!)






i feel you on the whole pull over thing it's the law, but at the same time people will be people. what i mean is that it takes being on the other side for any person (most people) to pay attention or do the right thing. but what you must keep in mind is that god doesnt make mistakes so even if there was no one on the road and help can get there in time, it doesnt mean the person will make it. but i guess if people were more sensative to the situation it would make for better and friendly driving. so my advice is to just keep praying and know that everything will work out as intended.

You have to control yourself! It sucks that people make bad choices but you will not help the situation with anger. Understanding that everyone has circumstances on their minds, patience with non-attentive people, and the basic understanding that not everyone thinks or has had similar circumstances will improve how you deal with this situation.

Jason, you are a passionate man with a kind heart...remember that these idiots that don't follow the appropriate procedures are still people! They have families and people who depend on them-so be patient and kind.

You are absolutely right. I can however see why some people may not pull over. I remember when I was about 16 and a fire truck was approaching quickly. I was scared and didn't know what to do. I knew I needed to pull over but there were other cars to the right of me that were in the way. So I floored it and eventually was able to get over. I think our senior citizens may feel the same way. They are frightened enough just to drive in the city and this intensifies when police, fire, or medic approach them. Again I agree with you and I know there are just ignorant people who don't care, but there are also some who are just scared.

You are right too! I was going to say something about seniors driving but I will hold on to that. (Probably not) Because in all of my cases, there were no other cars to block them from pulling over. I guess just wait til I post my non-driver list. (FYI-I'm on the non-driver list too)

lol @ (FYI-I'm on the non-driver list too) at least you're fair.

okay relax. i'm reading and i'm feeling your intensity with every next word. that was nuts. the intensity. just like you said, "what if it was you," well you don't know what's going on with the person irking you b/c they're not acting as you would have them. think about what their situation may be at that instant and what could be going on in their life that you don't know. you know i have the worst attitude problem and i have actually stalked people in road rage scenarios, just not letting stuff go. well i have learned i gotta let go and let God with things/situations/people i can not control. i'm still learning it actually. i gotta let go and just breathe. breathe brotha. i almost passed out just from reading this one. i'm sure you had to catch your breath from writing it.

I have to say the intensity was there at first. But it kind of faded as I came closer to finishing up. Some things have to be said. I let things go but then I just have to say things from time to time if just for the sake of putting it out there. Once I write it, it usually goes away. Its my stress release.

yo ass bet not follow no one but that is crazy because people realy don't move, I thought every one moved for 911 but I saw that i was wrong when I first started driving in New Orleans ....... People out there don't move because the traffic is too bad