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Driving automobiles evokes an internal
sense of power and control by licensing us to go places.
And what the privilege represents spills over to so much more
than mechanical mobility. When
comfortably dipped in the driver’s seat, we are each the center of our
own universe and entrap authority as we slam the doors closed.
Nothing like power locks to help seal the deal.
Manual ones suffice, too. Fastening one’s seat belt is conducive for
added security, as we all must be grounded to embark on hopefully
successful journeys. The
adjustment of mirrors allows us the best possible surveillance, keeping
in mind that objects are closer than they appear.
Just like the deadline for your next insurance payment.
Turning the key in the ignition and starting the engine to begin
one’s drive may be compared to twisting a knife in someone else’s
back by rumbling about an imminent expedition.
A blissful hedonistic getaway, no doubt.
I suppose backing out of the driveway to go
somewhere, anywhere, is a heck of a lot easier than backing out of
certain obligations. Optional
or mandatory, it makes no difference.
Once accepted, an optional engagement becomes mandatory.
And a mandatory responsibility doesn’t need to ask.
As we roll down our blocks, we cannot wait to arrive at
pinpointed destinations. The
time factor is a touchy one, as being in a perpetual state of rushing is
chic. Traffic lights in the process of turning the color yellow have
taken on new meaning over the years.
They visually tell us to speed up and we are conditioned to do
so. Unless there is a
police car lurking around, of course.
We are oblivious to most everything except for the bare
essentials required to avoid accidents.
Have you ever noticed how many songs are deemed to be favorites
while listening to the radio? They all seem to sound better while in transit.
It must be the exhaust fumes. When breaking at stop signs, we must look around
to make sure the coast is clear before proceeding.
Neglecting to fully stop and/or failing to carefully observe
surroundings could very well cause collisions.
Throughout life, it is essential that we pause and ponder
situations prior to leaping into them.
Careful cruising counteracts careless crashes.
The usage of directionals allows other drivers
and pedestrians to have insight in regard to upcoming probable moves.
However, just as women, drivers are notorious for being fickle.
I guess the same holds true in terms of other behavior.
Even though we may think we know people involved in our lives and
predict their actions and reactions in various scenarios, we cannot.
Often enough, we don’t understand our own.
And it is a fallacy to believe that hindsight is 20/20, perfect
vision. If it were, we
wouldn’t make the same mistakes at least twice.
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