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myLot reputation of 99/100. diecaster (391) 5 years ago

While sitting at the computer this morning I heard the sound of one vehicle hitting another one. Well, much to my dismay, when I looked out of the window, I saw a large SUV with one of those big trailer hitches that had backed into my son's car, taking out his left front headlight assembly, and damaging the front quarter panel and bumper. The lady driving had not checked behind her with her mirrors and backed right into our son's car.

I of course ran outside, and got her info. (She was visiting our across the street neighbor) His car has been hit three times by people backing into it. Don't people know to use their rearview mirrors when they back out of any area? Anybody else had this happen to you?

 

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discodiva (134) response was accepted on 9/20/2007.
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1. myLot reputation of 100/100. Sherry12 (1972)   5 years ago

Yes I've had that happen with my new car, only had 5000 miles on it and my neighbors backed right into it. My neighbors never seem to check to see where our cars are parked. I think I'm going to start parking on their side of the street. I'm just glad it wasn't a child out there. I guess it could always be worse.


myLot reputation of 99/100. diecaster (391)  5 years ago

Sounds like changing your parking pattern is a good idea. Also, you are right, it could have been worse.

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2. myLot reputation of 88/100. discodiva (134)   5 years ago

Sadly,no one has backed into my present car.
I say sadly because if this were to happen,the errant drivers insurance company would pay to have it fixed,and I would come away with a 10 year old car looking like new.
I would hope that it would be a huge truck,hitting my car,with some force,and side on,drivers side.
My further hope would be that the driver of the truck was sober and insured.
I of course use my rear view mirror as a matter of course.
I like to look at the driver in the car behind to see if they are cute or not.


myLot reputation of 99/100. diecaster (391)  5 years ago

Perhaps you could position said vehicle strategically in back of a large truck, vacate same and then watch the mayhem develope?


myLot reputation of 88/100. discodiva (134)  5 years ago

I thought of letting it fall over a local quarry ledge,but knowing me,I would still be aboard when I let the handbrake off.
Thank you most much for the pencil prize,a first for me,lol

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3. myLot reputation of 58/100. jimbo47 (277)   5 years ago

I have a 10 year old car to
So it may come as no surprise,that I agree with Disco Diva
I think part of the driving test should be based on having to look in the rear view mirror and describing whats in view
Maybe thats silly,but it strings this response out,and will ensure proper payment for said reply


myLot reputation of 99/100. diecaster (391)  5 years ago

Your insight into the logical requirements of a driving exam are noted with agreement.

DD has the correct outlook as well.

And thank you for the extension of this discussion which has been idle for a tad bit longer than I ever suspected.


myLot reputation of 58/100. jimbo47 (277)  5 years ago

Yuwie just know that all your posts are up for reincarnation,or ressurection,
I will make sure of it

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