The After School Pick up lane

 

One seldom sees the slaughter in pickup lane for schools. Oh, yes, it could be slaughter if cars do not follow directions and get the heck out the way.

I know this, mainly because I have had after-school duty to keep the car train moving and students crossing in the lanes. Nothing makes you question the lack of humanity when parents jockey for parking when 200+ parents are doing the same. Oh, it gets nasty.

Every negative thing you have heard about parent pick-up is true, and more so.

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I know, I know.  

Every driver reaches the time of insanity. One time I had the duty of the "hell drivers" in the enter line. Honestly, I had to block the only car lane that cut through and into the student crossing lane. I had to stand knee to bumper to protect a line of children. He revved his motor. I did have an umbrella and began to open it (why? then I thought it was necessary.) He peeled off and drove down the street. 15 min. later he was back, with no luck, and he moved off to the correct lane, after flipping me off.

Oh, people. Sigh.

What People Do...

Source: Texting while driving

The number of deaths and injuries in car accidents caused by texting and other driver distractions is growing in a painful way.

In many states, drivers seen texting or on the phone are subject to huge fines and tickets.  Several graphic commercials have been shown demonstrating how quickly deadly accidents occur if drivers are texting or otherwise distracted.

How many of you dozed off by the third sentence?  Raise your hands, don’t be shy!

Lately I, my friends and family have been observers of CRAZY drivers who were engaging in AMAZING activities!   Here is a list:

Playing a violin while driving, using the knees to steer the wheel!

Performing all manner of sex acts

A female changing her clothes…every item of clothing!

Eating full on meals

Putting on make-up

Playing video games

Watching movies

Reading books

Clipping toenails

Can you add to this list?  We must stop this craziness!