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" More specifically, safety on the road.
There are so many things you could discuss about driving safely.
But one of the ones I was introduced to was by my flight instructor.
"Traveling in the Last Lane" is an expression some use for going through life at hyper-speed, or with questionable people.
Like many expressions, this one has been replaced with more than one other expression.
A flight instructor seems like an unlikely character to give you "safe driving" tips when we think of pilots as risk takers.
The very nature of what they do would seem to label them as someone you would not take advice from when it comes to safe driving.
However, Joe was not only a great flight instructor, he was a careful driver.
I would pick Joe up at his home on the weekend and drive out to the airport for my flying lesson.
His home was on my way to the airport, and we didn't see any reason to take two cars.
Besides, Joe could always hitch a ride home with one of his other students if he chose to stay at the airport.
I was excited to learn how to fly and finally get my license so I wouldn't have to count on Joe being available to fly.
I had picked Joe up several weekends before he asked me the question: "Do you always drive in the fast lane?" Well, when you do something repeatedly, you tend not to pay much attention to how often you're doing it.
So, I just asked him, "Why?" He told me that driving in the fast lane was not only not a good idea, but it was really just a passing lane.
It's called the fast lane because it allows you to drive a little faster than other cars in order to pass and get in front of a line of traffic, he said.
It's not meant to be a traveling lane.
Here are ten things Joe pointed out to me about "Driving In The Fast Lane.
": 1.
You are more likely to have a head-on collision in the fast lane than anywhere else.
2.
A head-on collision is not the same as being rear ended.
3.
If you're driving 55 miles per hour and the oncoming car is traveling at the same speed, you are closing the distance between you at 110 miles per hour.
4.
If you're rear-ended, the car behind you may only be driving a few miles an hour faster than you.
5.
A head-on collision is more likely to be fatal than any other accident.
6.
You are more likely to be pulled over by a traffic officer while driving in the fast lane.
7.
You are probably not going to arrive at your destination by more than a few minutes by driving in the fast lane.
8.
You have to be much more attentive while driving in the fast lane because of the added speed.
9.
It is much more stressful traveling at high speeds.
10.
You're missing the view.
To this day, I pay attention to what Joe said about "Driving In The Fast Lane.
" I am even mindful of his words when I am traveling in other cities or countries.
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