I just read the thrad about terrible drivers on the road. I have noticed on car forums that most people have an attitude like, "we are far better drivers than the general public."

Most of the time, this might be true.

But in this thread, I think we should share OUR most embarassing and dangerous driving moments.

I will start.

When I first got my license, I drove like a maniac. I had my share of close calls caused by my recklessness, and just plain bad luck.

On the freeway, a couple years ago, I was cruising at 60-65mph in the slow lane very late at night. I was planning on merging into the fast lane. I checked my rear view, my side mirror, and glanced over my shoulder. I guess I waited a second or two before merging, without rechecking. I start slowly merging over, with my blinker on, and "whhhhheerr!", I hear tires squealing. Apparently, their was another car in my blind spot. I got a foot or two into his lane. He almost lost control of the vehicle as he swerved to avoid me. Whats worse, his car was full of passengers.

To this day, I do not know how I missed him. My guess is he was a good distance behind me, and accelerated hard to pass me before I merged.

And most embarassing of all, was an ebrake slide that ended in me sliding my car onto some grass. Nothing was damaged, but boy, was I pathetic.

I have learned so much in the past years driving, and sometimes, I can't believe some of the stupid things I have done. I am thankful no one, including myself, was ever hurt by my actions. Still, I have a dirty concious, and beat my self up all the time. Now I am one of the most conservative, defensive drivers I know. I havent taken my car over 65 or tore up a mountain road in a long, long time.

Now, driving safely is much more rewarding and satisfying than a few seconds of wreckless behavior. I guess I should be thankful I have a enourmous easily damaged upsetable concious.