accident report...

Yeah, you read right... I got involved in a collision last Friday while I was on my way to lecture, after work.. Because it rained earlier and I knew that the roads would be wet and slippery, I drove extra carefully. Plus the fact that my car was low on petrol and I was trying to conserve fuel by driving economically..

All was fine until I hit the highway.. The van in front of me was suddenly slowing down, so I followed suit. Then for some reason, he stopped. I had to brake suddenly and thankfully stopped without hitting him. Breathed a huge sigh of relief only to be shaken by a loud bang and my car being pushed forward.

The impact threw me forward and caused me to be sandwiched in between the van and the Hyundai behind me. The first thought that ran through my head was, "This isn't happening..." But it did. Got out of the car to assess the damage. Front headlight was smashed and front bonnet was dented. My exhaust pipe actually dropped and my back bumper was dented as well.

I really couldn't believe what had happened and it really felt unreal. I was in such a panic that I was shaking... Didn't know what to do so I called niceguy. When I heard his voice, I almost broke down 'cos I was so frantic. Then called Dad. Thankfully, he was very calm and told me what to do. I really thank God I had Dad who gave me clear instructions and that really helped 'cos my mind was whirling then.

After settling all the necessary things, we left the scene... All throughout the drive home, I was really shaking. All I wanted was to go home.. I think it really hit me when I reached home. Dad asked if I was ok and to see the photos. Mum said, "It's ok, it's all part and parcel of driving. It's bound to happen one day and it wasn't your fault. What's important is you're ok."

When I heard that, I felt so lousy.... Not only did my parents not ask the extent of the damage, they didn't even get angry. Although I knew that the accident wasn't my fault, I couldn't help feeling guilty.

Niceguy was a big comfort too... He took a cab down to my place just to spend time with me and to make sure I was ok..
This accident really thought me that, it's not how good a driver you are. It's how lousy other drivers are that could kill you...

I'm truly thankful for the fact that I was uninjured and I was able to claim against the guy who hit my car. While my car is in the workshop, I got a replacement car.. So, it turned out to be not so bad after all...

Anyway, first day of the school term.. I'm wiped... Totally and baby's in camp.. Reservist training.. Bleah..

Gota go!! Picking mum up..