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Bad Driver of the Day: The Scary Spare

I was out and about town late last night, and cruising down US75 at a happy and healthy 75mph (that’s what US75 means — 75mph at all times, at least).  I was in the second-leftmost lane, and on my left passes a green minivan, the female driver on her cell phone.

So far, nothing out of the ordinary, right?  But here’s the kicker — she’s passing me, going at least 80mph, while her back left wheel is the spare.  And not even a fullsized spare, but one of those miniature spares that look like they could fit on my bicycle.  So here’s this minivan cruising along at 80mph all lopsided and unstable looking with the mini-tire (which looks like it might fly off at many minute) while the driver chitchats on her cell phone.

And I wonder why my insurance rates are so high.

Sun August 20th, 2006 1:24 pm

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