Today, I saw a crash on the highway. The police weren't yet there, so I pulled over to help because I know CPR. No one needed CPR, but I had locked myself out of my car. My roadside assist won't come to highways, so I had to get towed away in front of everyone. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my minivan broke down on the side of the highway. I'm out of work and can't afford a cell phone, so I resorted to standing at the back of my van holding a "HELP" sign. About an hour went by, in which time I was passed by a cop car, a firetruck, and a car that said "Roadside Assistance." FML
Today, my car broke down on the highway, and I had to call for a tow truck. It finally showed up, only to break down too less than a mile later. Cue nearly freezing to death while we waited for help to arrive for the both of us. FML
Today, after rolling my car on the highway, I witnessed several people stop and get out of their cars to take pictures. No one asked if I was okay, and I was the one who had to call 911 for myself. FML
Today, my car broke down. I pulled to the side of the road to call a tow truck. After waiting what seemed like hours, the tow truck showed up, and then ran into the back of my car. FML
Today, on my way to work, I noticed a woman on the side of the road waving for help, her car appearing to be broken down. I pulled over, stepped out of my car, went over to her car, lifted the hood, and checked it. When I looked up to tell her what was wrong, she and my car were gone. FML
Today, I saw a bad car wreck. I pulled over and ran to the car to find an unconscious man behind the wheel. Another car pulled up, and a guy got out. I was relieved to have help, until, to my horror, he started trying to hit on me. I was stuck with him until the ambulance arrived. FML
Today, my car broke down dead in the middle of the highway. As I was unable to get it out of the road, it was impounded, and my insurance won't help. Now I'm further in debt and struggling to get to work. FML
Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car. I immediately parked on the side of the road to assist her. I called an ambulance and stayed with her until they came to get her, comforting her all the while. When I returned to my car, I found a parking ticket in my windshield. FML
Today, I locked myself out of my car while the engine was running. I called roadside assistance, waited 40 minutes, then watched a stranger walk past, point at the unlocked passenger door, and open it for me. FML
Today, I got into an accident. As I was talking to a police officer about what happened, the tow truck driver managed to take my car and drive away, leaving me with no phone or wallet. I just spent an hour walking home in a hail storm. FML
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WiseGuy79 14
What kind of shitty roadside assistance service doesn't go on highways??
Trickyklown 0
Your username says it all. I have to say ydi now. lol
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Comments (104)
Crysta_fml 3
FYL. But at least you were trying to help, and not just "turkeynecking"
Sixteenstars 0
Cops aren't allowed to unlock your car for u anymore because if they damage it they aren't insured for stuff like that so you can sue the P.D. And what kind of roadside assist doesn't come to highways?! That's just dumb.
Zebidee 9
OP is in Australia, so are you 100% sure about what cops can and can't do there?
nofyourlife 0
this reminds me of that episode of family guy where peter learns cpr, and then is totally obnoxious and makes a fool of himself... when you have little to no medical knowledge, DON'T STOP AT A CAR ACCIDENT. you will only get in the way. taking a 3 hour cpr class doesn't teach you anything about what else can go on in an emergency, and you only know the bare bones about cpr anyway. i know this, because i'm a paramedic and i teach cpr... with all of the other trauma complications that can happen in a car accident, you could severely injure someone if you give them cpr without completely knowing what you are doing. so maybe fate was doing you a favor or teaching you a lesson...
Mikki4321 0
Yes, bad OP for thinking she coud help someone who might be in need! No one ever do that, ever again! There are professionals for that! Even if it is a case of keeping someone alive until the paramedics come, don't do anything, just let them die! Seriously, you're a paramedic, so you know what you're talking about, but don't be an ass at someone who is trying to be a good human being. "Teaching you a lesson"
wholesaledunk 0
where you go to do shopping online ?go wholesale-dunk website .^_^
zebra97 1
HAHA
Sergeantmqqre 1
I know I'm way late on this, but as a firefighter I find it a huge pain the the ass when everybody decides they can help because they passed the CPR test.... Typically we have enough resources and don't need to rely on innocent bystanders for help.
guskaufman62 1
Spare keys, my friend.
newburton13 26
YDI for not getting better roadside assistance.
heathermarie5 0
So you're one of those good Samaritans who "knows CPR" and thought you could help. Really all you do is get in the way when the EMS crews show up and piss them off. Believe me, I've felt with your kind plenty of times. Ydi.
amak1228 3
Most people won't even stop. At least you have some good karma on your side now! XD