I have read several posts on this forum by members who talk about driving when they are in a fog.
Today, on two separate occasions, I almost got hit by people who must have been distracted by something else other than driving. The first driver was way left of center and in my lane coming straight at me. He wasn't talking on a cell phone (thank goodness), unless it was a hands-free kind, he just looked like he was in a fog. I laid on the horn, which brought him back to reality and saved us from a head on collision.
Twenty minutes later, I'm driving down a different road and come to some cross roads - the road I'm on doesn't have to stop, but the cross roads do. I see several cars cross over the road I'm on ahead of me. Next car up to the stop sign is a small sports car - just as I'm approaching him, he looks like he is getting ready to pull out. My heart starts beating really fast and my foot is getting ready for the brake pedal. Thankfully, he DIDN'T pull out in front of me because he would have been creamed and there would be nothing I could do about it. This guy looked like he wasn't paying attention either.
Twice in one day - within a half hour - is a sign for me to get home and stay put!
Please, if any of you are suffering from being in a fog and have to drive - either take a quick nap before you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, get a bite to eat or something to drink - anything to clear your head before you start driving.
It only takes a split second to forever change your life (or take your life) and the life of some innocent person who happens to be on the road with you.
If this is something that happens to you often - please make sure and mention it to your doctor(s).
Bucky
When I am in a fog I do not drive, period. If I absolutely have to go somewhere then I get someone to drive me. There is no public transportation where I live.
Please refrain from driving yourself when in a fog.
As Bucky says it only takes a split second to change your life forever. I lost my brother to a car accident at the age of 16 so I know the devastation of a car accident. (He was not responsible for the accident)
Cat
Good words to live by ladies, and I sure try not to drive if I'm not able to concentrate fully.
Patze
Cat - I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.
Our son will be starting drivers training in the spring - scares the living daylights out of me. He's been with me on several occasions where there are careless drivers on the road and he makes a comment. We've drilled it into him hundreds of times (and probably will hundreds of more times) that he has to pay attention when he drives and not be distracted by messing with the radio, CD's, temperature gauges, talking to people, eating, etc.
I've told him many times, when you get your license and you are out and are too tired to drive home, or the weather is bad . . . stay put. Either we'll come get you or you can spend the night (if he's at a friends house or something like that).
Number 1 rule in our family . . . . always, always, always wear your seatbelt - this is non negotiable.
Bucky
Very important issue.
I never drive when in major brainfog. Which happens a lot. So I seldom drive myself. Mu husband usually drive me, but sometimes I have to drive myself. Sometimes I just have to call off what I was supposed to do, because I feel I will no way be able to be a safe driver. Then I stay at home from whatever there is.
Rania - So good to hear your "voice" again!
This is one of the hardest things for me because I'm so used to getting in the car and going somewhere. I have always loved to drive. But tonight, for example, I am staying home from an event I normally would attend because I can't justify driving in the dark and the rain when I have so much difficulty during the daylight.
It just means your life looks different. No question I'm grieving a bit for my freedom of movement, but it can't be helped.
Genko