Someday in the past my Treasured Carol and I adopted our daughter, Rebecca, to go to the Institute for Creation Analysis in Dallas. Let me let you know what occurred.
Leaving Duncanville, we acquired onto west-bound I-20. What did we see? All three east-bound lanes have been at a complete standstill due to a heavy auto accident. Three hearth engines and several other tow vans have been at odd angles, and East I-20 was a three-lane parking zone for five miles!
A number of miles additional we discovered the exit to north-bound I-35E was blocked due to an accident, and we continued west to take freeway 408 north.
Within the subsequent 15 miles, we noticed a automobile that was on hearth, a stalled automobile blocking the precise lane, which created a 2-mile backup, and three extra accidents. Multi function morning. On the way in which again to Rebecca’s residence that afternoon, we noticed two extra accidents, a black automobile that was weaving out and in of three lanes at excessive pace practically hit Rebecca’s automobile, and a white pickup truck practically sideswiped my automobile because it sped previous me. I do not imply to select on Dallas or Texas drivers as a result of we discover the identical hazard on the freeways in lots of extremely populated areas.
The subsequent day, a information flash got here throughout my laptop that mentioned three individuals died in a high-speed chase, and two others have been taken to the hospital after crashing right into a constructing.
As I discussed, I am not selecting on Dallas drivers, as a result of most of them usually are not unhealthy. We discover this erratic driving in lots of areas across the nation. However we additionally discover good drivers.
Whereas dwelling in Nashville, Tenn., Rebecca encountered fantastic, pleasant drivers. When somebody wanted to vary lanes, they typically matched pace with the automobile beside them, rolled down the window and requested the driving force if she or he would enable the lane change. The response was all the time a smile, a nod and a slow-down to make room.
I’ve discovered the identical kind of friendliness in Arkansas and different locations. After I see that somebody desires to vary lanes, I again off and flash my lights at them, signaling that the way in which is obvious. And lots of drivers try this for me.
I believe the distinction in attitudes could also be partly associated to geographic localities, site visitors congestion and over-populated areas. However unhealthy attitudes are primarily associated to the truth that love and kindness usually are not a priority for many individuals. Many of us are targeted on themselves and on their very own schedules.
I keep in mind driving from San Diego on the within lane of I-8 going to El Cajon. Our 4 east-bound lanes have been comparatively full, touring roughly 45 mph, when a motorbike sped previous me at about 85 mph on the within shoulder. About 5 minutes later, the 2 inside lanes slowed down, stopped, then we started inching ahead. Our two lanes finally started merging to the precise.
We crawled at about 5 mph in spurts. Somewhat later, we handed the remnants of that bike, the driving force was twisted in opposition to the middle median and 4 vehicles stopped at varied angles. We noticed police, hearth vans and an ambulance heading our method.
Will extra protected driving courses make individuals drive safely? Will publicizing the loss of life and carnage statistics make individuals extra cautious? The solutions are not any, as a result of we already try this. How about defensive driving? I try this, and that is why the white pickup did not sideswipe me. Additionally, giving your self loads of time to make the journey will make driving safer.
One factor is for certain: Friendliness, courtesy and kindness on the freeways would lead to far fewer accidents, accidents and deaths. However that sort of coaching has to begin earlier than anybody will get behind the wheel.
We might educate easy ideas to kids at residence, reinforce them in class and once more in trade. We might begin with “Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.” That is present in Matthew 7:12.
We might observe that up with, “Be as form and courteous to your neighbor as you might be to your self.” That is paraphrased from Mark 12:31.
And we might educate our youngsters, youth and adults to obey the legislation. You will discover that in Hebrews 13:17. We additionally want God’s assist, so we should always pray. Luke 11:1-4.
It’s easy: We have to get again to instructing our households to reside by what the Bible says, and we can be a lot safer in every single place, together with on the freeways.
— S. Eugene Linzey is the creator of ‘Constitution of the Christian Religion.’ Ship feedback and inquiries to [email protected] Go to his web site at www.genelinzey.com. The opinions expressed are these of the creator.
