My first car accident

[Alysser]

So today was nothing short of eventful. I've had my license for 3 months and I get into a car wreck, with a sign. I am just so happy it was nothing more then that! As my mom said, it could've been a hell of alot worse. But I sure learned a lesson from this mistake. I'm fine, my arm is really sore but other than that nothing. I can't say the same for the yield sign. It came completely out of the ground. My car just got a flat tire, a bit of bumper damage, and a big scratch. $350 later... it shall be fine. But I was so mad at myself, I pulled into the nearest parking lot (yes with a flat) and called my parents. It was by my house. They didn't flip out, they were just happy I was okay. I told my mom I never want to drive again, she said you have to move on and learn from this. That made me feel a bit better about the whole thing.

As for how I managed to crash, well no I WASN'T texting or calling someone. No I was not playing with the radio, I zoned out. I've never done that while driving and it will never happen again. So basically, I would love to erase this entire day but I'm just trying to move on from this.

Thanks for listening to my vent. I'm gonna take this as a lesson indeed, maybe I needed it and that's why it happened. My dad said people who get in accidents become much better drivers, that's what happened to him.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry you had an accident Alyssa and glad you're ok. Yep, just move on from this with a lesson learned.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank goodness it was just a sign and you are okay. I'm sorry your car was a little damaged. But I'm also glad your parents were so understanding. My father probably wouldn't have let me drive for who knows how long after an accident. They probably figured you were already shaken up enough.

I remember when my friend was in an accident, much worse than yours, in her dads truck. She was so worried he was going to be so mad at her for wrecking his truck. He was just so happy she wasn't seriously injured!

[snakemama]

I'm so glad you're ok!! I learned a hard lesson about driving while exhausted recently. As you said, it has made me a better driver!

[moosmom]

Alysser,

Believe me, you're not the only teen that has had their first accident within 3 months of getting their license. It's a known fact that teens who get their license have their first accident within the first 6 months. I'm glad no one was hurt. It's not the worst thing that could happen, and I'm glad you are okay.

Your Mom is one wise woman. Move on honey. Don't let this "experience" phase you or make you doubt your driving ability. Don't even ASK me how many accidents I've had in my years of driving. I'm 57 and the stories would curl your hair!! Nuff said.

[pomtzu]

Poor kid!! Glad you weren't seriously hurt tho. Be careful out there!

I didn't have my license when in school. Dad was very old fashioned and believed that women didn't need to know how to drive, so wouldn't sign for me. My mother never learned to drive in all of her 79 years. How times have changed - thankfully. Finally got mine when I was 18. I've NEVER had an accident (one that I caused), and only have been involved in a couple of fender benders caused by the other driver. Guess I'm one of the rare and lucky ones.

A little story: My girlfriend had her license in school, and we had been out somewhere one night, don't remember where, but......
She was backing out of her parking space, and backed into another car. A police car of all things, with the cop in it! Luckily no damage to either vehicle, and he let her go on her way.

[moosmom]

Parking lot accidents are also common. I had one a few years ago. I and another car were both backing out of our parking spaces at the same time. There was no damage, no one was hurt, but police were called. The cop told us that because parking lots are considered "private property", all we could was exchange information, IF there was any damage, which there was NOT. The cop verified it. End of story.

I can't believe how people drive in parking lots. It's awful.

[caseysmom]

I got in my first accident as a teen driver swerving to miss a cat. Slammed into a parked cadillac on the side of the street. Couldn't barely get my boyfriend out of the car and he was hurt fairly bad.

My dad made me drive again the next day, he did not want me to fear driving. My dad RIP was a great man and never got angry and of course he was a cat lover.

Hugs to you, don't sweat it, I am glad you weren't hurt.

[sirrahbed]

Sorry this happened but I am so glad to read about the responses of your mom and dad

[Asiel]

Glad only the car was damaged. I've never had an accident myself but was involved in one where I was stopped for a train and got hit from the rear...by a woman who was not paying attention, she was looking to see if there were blueberry bushes along the road....our trailer hitch went through her rad and I got a sore neck out of it,no damage to my car .

[Suki Wingy]

I'm glad you're ok! I've been in a couple accidents, they are never fun.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I'm so glad you are ok and unharmed (besides from a sore arm) Alyssa! Don't beat yourself up over it, and take you mom's good advice, just take this as a learning experience, and move on! I'm glad you are not one of those teenagers that texts/talks on the phone, or fiddles with the radio while driving, that shows a great degree of responsibility on your part, so that's awesome!! Again, I'm so glad you are not hurt!! Take care!

[lizbud]

As for how I managed to crash, well no I WASN'T texting or calling someone. No I was not playing with the radio, I zoned out. I've never done that while driving and it will never happen again.

Glad you weren't seriously hurt.

You are the first person I've heard tell of who just zoned out like that. I've
done it too. Isn't it scary? I sometimes do it on long highway drives &
sometimes it's just across town. I try to keep a soft drink with me to get
a sugar boost. It helps me to stay focused.

[ramanth]

Glad you're okay! Accidents are no fun.

[Freedom]

Alysser, cyber hugs! I am so glad you are alright!!!! Cars can be repaired, replaced, yield signs ditto.

Your folks sound like terrific people.