Today, I had to jump into my car while it was still moving. Apparently, just because you put it in park and turn it off, doesn't mean it won't take off towards a ditch without warning. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, in a rush to squeeze out of a particularly tight parking spot, I made a hurried 12-point turn. Just to make sure I had enough room behind, I hopped out of my car. It was still in reverse. I managed to wreck my own car without even sitting in it. FML
Today, I saw someone get out of a car without putting it in park. I sprinted over and jumped in, trying to stop the car before it went down an incline. I didn't make it. I now have a dozen broken bones, need surgery, and was just informed I'm being held responsible for the wreck, since I was in it last. FML
Today, I pulled into a parking lot, for the car to simply shut off because I ran out of gas. Then I couldn't get the key out of the ignition, so I called my dad, who walked all the way to where I was, only to find out that the car was still in drive. FML
Today, while arguing with my boyfriend about how I wasn't a bad driver and could parallel park, I thought it would be easier to just let him do it. Unfortunately, while getting out of the car to switch seats, I forgot to take the car out of drive and it ran into the car in front of us. He was right. FML
Today, I tried to parallel park my car in a tight spot. After several failed attempts, I finally parked, but then realized I had parked on a slight incline. My car started rolling backwards. I had to chase it down the street in my pajamas. FML
Today, I accidentally left the handbrake off in my car, got out, locked it, and started walking away. Then I heard a loud noise and looked over my shoulder and the car was gone. Of course, it hit the only other car parked in the street. FML
Today, I was walking from my office to the place I had parked my car, a distance of approximately three blocks. As I was about to round the last corner, I was forced to dive out of the way of a speeding car. When I looked up, I noticed that it was my car. FML
Today, I got into my car and it wouldn't start. I noticed I had left the lights on and assumed the battery was dead. Then, I couldn't get my key out of the ignition. So, I called AAA only to have the guy put my car in park and start the engine. FML
Today, an old lady rear ended my car the light. Her explanation was, "It's a new car, and when I take my foot off the break, it just rolls forward all on its own! I don't know what's wrong with it!" FML
Today, at a restaurant, I noticed a really hot girl leaving with her friend. A few minutes later they came back, laughing uncontrollably, and announced that some moron forgot to put on their parking brake and the car was rolling into the full parking lot. It was my car. They watched me chase it. FML
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walkern1891 0
Poor car committed suicide to get away from you.
StoryOfTheYear 15
Herbie is alive. :o
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Comments (136)
hatesfate 6
This is why texan cowboy/girls should stick to horses... YDI, should have had the hand break on!
ambamm135 7
29 win! :) seriously those stereotype jokes get old especially when used improperly -_-
xbella 8
maybe you forgot to put it on park?
mrlopez 13
It was on park...
GSP101 0
There goes my Hero......
imp4ct 15
I'm sure it was an epic feeling to have jumped into a moving car.
Enslaved 38
Gotta be careful where you park. Inclines and brakes don't always mix.
MidnightOrchid 3
What do yo think your handbrake is for? Use it, you might be surprised at it's ability to stop your car from rolling away.
keepingitnasty 15
Was it a Pontiac like knight rider? Mabey it left to fight some crime.
monkeysareyummy 0
Is it a Toyota?
JinxosGirl87 0
My Toyota is 13 years old and runs better than any new car, thank you very much :P
seekndestroy 3
Toyota. moving forward, even when you dont want to
sadistmonkey 19
You're probably referring to the sudden unintended acceleration thing but most of those cases were caused by pedal misapplication or in other words driver error.
seekndestroy 3
yes, i am aware that most of the accidents were due to driver error. that post was what some people call a joke.
DocBastard 40
Is it supposed to give you a warning first? "Pardon me, sir. I shall be traveling towards that ditch right about..........now."
monkeysareyummy 0
"And there is a chance of a vaporizing explosion so I suggest you run right about...now"
docscientist 10
Is your car a manual perhaps? Regardless, it's good practice to turn your wheels and use the handbrake on a hill...
Characterise 0
manuals don't have a "put it in park" option only automatics I guess you don't drive or have a car..