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My First Wreck

Posted by: Anchored07 on June 26, 2007 at 12:04PM EST

On Saturday I did something I have never done before, and never wish to do again. I got in my first car accident.

It's funny because I have had my license for two years and have never so much as been pulled over. When I first started driving I was overly careful, coming to a prolonged stop at every stop sign and never pulling out if there was so much as a hint of a car coming my way. But as time wore on and I became more comfortable, I also became more confident. Every time I left the house it was my mom's ritual to say, "Drive safe!" to which I usually rolled my eyes. It would always irritate me because it was like she didn't trust that I was a good driver.

Well I had to learn the hard way that even good drivers aren't immune to making mistakes. I was slightly lost and trying to figure out where I was when I got hit at an intersection, went over the median, and came to a stop in the turn lane of the opposing traffic. I knew I wasn't hurt, but I immediately burst into tears. A woman came and offered to call someone, so I picked up the phone from where it had flown on the floor and handed it to her so she could call my dad.

The next hour was agonizing. About twenty minutes after the wreck I was still sitting in my car bawling. A police officer came and gently said that I could take off my seatbelt now. My dad finally arrived and I sobbed into his chest for a good 10 minutes.

Thankfully, I wasn't hurt and neither was anyone else. My car didn't come out so lucky- we think it's probably totaled. But it was a very humbling experience. Being a good driver does make you less likely to get in a wreck but it doesn't make you immune to it.

So to anyone that is just starting to drive- it CAN happen to you. And it is so scary. So don't get lazy with your driving and don't get overly confident. I know it's dramatic, but it might just save your life.

(5) Comments

Posted by: Esther Curtiss on July 15, 2007 3:35PM EST

I'm glad you're OK. I hope other people take this as a warning.Last night my son's friend was hit by a car last night, flew about 25 feet and we're waiting for news right now of his condition. He never spoke after the accident and Im just hoping there is not brain injury.

Posted by: Haylee Mitchell on June 28, 2007 9:23AM EST

When I first started driving, I was very cautious and never was on the phone or putting make up on in the car. But now that I have been driving for over a year, it's really difficult to not talk or text or listen to the music really loud. A few days ago I was on Spalding Drive, one of the most dangerous roads near where I live, and I was texting and almost ran off the side of the road! It was very humbling and I was so greatful I didnt get in an accident. So like Beth said, don't let up just because you've gotten comfortable driving. Always be cautious of others around you because not only do you have to be a good driver, but you also have to avoid all those drivers out there that arent careful.

Posted by: Kate on June 27, 2007 2:38PM EST

My first accident happened a few months ago and it still scares me. I hit another car while I was attempting to make a left turn and I still feel afraid when making left turns. The accident shattered my confidence. The whole ordeal was traumatic and I'm still paying off the debt I owe to my parents and the insurance company. The important thing is to learn from it and also realize that accidents happen to everyone.

Posted by: Whitney Hagan on June 27, 2007 11:13AM EST

This is a a great reminder for all teens that this CAN happen. I just started driving in January. I must admit that I talk on my cell phone, listen to music, and on the ocassion text. I know that these things are wrong but its hard to resist. This story has reminded me that accidents CAN happen at ANY time and we have to be really careful.

Posted by: Jax on June 27, 2007 9:07AM EST

I remember how tramatic my first accident was, and it wasn't even my fault! This huge lawn mowing truck, which was pulling a lawn mower that you sit on, ran into the back of me on 400 N. I was on my way to cheerleading, and it was during rush hour traffic. We were in the right hand lane, so if he would have turned his wheel 10 seconds earlier, he would have gone into the side lane of the highway and everything would have been fine. Instead, he tried to slow down and when he realized that he couldn't, he started turning to the right. However, on the way, the back end of the car, and especially the right hand side were smashed in. Whenever I'm slowing down to stop at a red light, I always look behind me to make sure that no one is going to hit me. It's a bad habit that I've gotten in becuase it actually scares me more than just looking straight because I'm always afraid that the cars aren't going to slow down!