Take it easy on the roads

I love the rain and God knows we certainly need a lot more of it.

But, it can wreak havoc on the roads, because people, and it’s only my opinion, don’t know how to drive safely on a wet road.

I have always regarded myself as a pretty good driver, although one of my colleagues firmly disagrees with me. But then again, he is a very nervous backseat driver. However, I don’t get too many complaints from other passengers.

I can also, with honesty, proudly announce that I haven’t been in too many accidents. At least I can still count them on one hand.

With all the rain on Monday, as I drove around a corner, my car rotated through 360 degrees and kissed the barrier next to the road. Fortunately, the front bumper isn’t badly damaged and there were no other cars involved.

Why am I telling you this? To make you aware that when the road is wet, you need to take it easy. I wasn’t driving fast (that is usually the first question people ask) since the bend was almost 360 degrees, and still, my car spun.

If you are still at home and planning to go somewhere, take it easy. Your holiday starts the moment you get into your car, not when you reach your destination. There is no need to rush anywhere.

If you are opting to have a ‘staycation’ this year, don’t drink and drive. If you are going to drink, organise a designated driver beforehand, or stay the night. Your family and friends will appreciate the gesture.

I, for one, cannot wait for the holiday to start – it’s a ‘staycation’ for me this year, but before we go on holiday, we will treat you to one last edition of the Northsider.

Stay safe, and drive safe, my friends. Until next week, take care of one another.