Just ordered replacement tail lights. Bought her 3 weeks ago. Again ?!

[JazznSF]

..some idiot behind me the other day going down a secondary road - noticed she was weaving left and right ..this went on for about a mile, at a light I could tell she was on her phone and 'gesturing' in the air with her other hand, and she was always on my tail. Eventually I decided to get the heck away from her and got into the right turn lane and it was at that time that I noticed that the idiot was 'steering' with her knees. Moron.

That's always my first reaction... get away from a driver like that ASAP. I've even pulled over before, if it's possible and safe to do so.

Dash cams are fine for helping with insurance claims, but they don't prevent accidents. I'm reminded of the old Smokey Bear saying, "Only you can prevent forest fires."

In the case of the accident the OP shared with us, I doubt there was much she could have done to prevent what happened to her, other than leaving her Maverick parked in the driveway or garage.

So sorry to see your Maverick in that condition... and that bruise/burn looks really uncomfortable. Your Mav "took one for the team" and kept you safe though... I'll keep a good thought for a quick recovery.

In the meantime, you may want to consider going on offense with your next choice of vehicle. Won't get the same gas mileage as your Hybrid though...

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[Randorita]

Glad you are okay! Might be time for a tank!

 

[Fcnrwy]

It's a shame that we have to protect us from ourselves!

You mean... "It's a shame that we have to protect us from ourselves morons"!

Jerry

 

[The Cyber Orange Guy.]

Sorry about the truck, but really happy you walk away from that one. Hope you better luck on your new vehicle whatever it might be.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Wow the Mav did it's job for you hope you heal up fast! I sent my bodywork guy to try and help out...

#Magic Eraser Guy

Boy, YOU (@BK007) DO Like that Magic Eraser Guy..

Jerry

 

[commadorebob]

First off, I'm glad you at least walked away. That is a huge bruise! It's amazing how easily we can get injured by others' mistakes.

Second, you will understand if I want you to not get near my truck. Your track record being what it is....

 

[Whitty1]

idiots around here cross over the line all the time. People need to learn to stay on their side of the road. I cuss them every time I go out

Seriously... What crap streak is this. Rear ended my 2022 in July. This today. The other driver jumped the yellow line. I don't have all my injuries sorted by the ER yet but, the part that hurts most is the bruise and chemical burn from the side air bag.

Seriously... What crap streak is this. Rear ended my 2022 in July. This today. The other driver jumped the yellow line. I don't have all my injuries sorted by the ER yet but, the part that hurts most is the bruise and chemical burn from the side air bag.

Seriously... What crap streak is this. Rear ended my 2022 in July. This today. The other driver jumped the yellow line. I don't have all my injuries sorted by the ER yet but, the part that hurts most is the bruise and chemical burn from the side air bag.

 

[Butterscotch]

Well I've wanted to do this for a long time but has anyone put a train horn on their Mav yet ?
And if so, pleeeaaase give up the the installation and equipment used !!

The air horns on the fire trucks around here are intense but too big for the little Mav.

 

[PamelaHaley]

Don't you just love cell phones. And dumb bastards that claim to have intelligence and still have no idea how to hook the cell to the vehicle via blue tooth.
I can watch the road and text all by just saying "Hey Google". Same as talking to a passenger but less distracting.

I hope you heal up quickly. And while you have to sit around healing stat looking at the F-350 Dually.

Honestly though, it wasn't like the usual phone drift you see. The wheel got fast jerked into my lane. Like they dropped something or they were fighting and the passenger was like, "so what if I did this!"

 

[PamelaHaley]

Well I've wanted to do this for a long time but has anyone put a train horn on their Mav yet ?
And if so, pleeeaaase give up the the installation and equipment used !!

The air horns on the fire trucks around here are intense but too big for the little Mav.

I actually bought my Husband a train horn for his old scionXB... He stopped using it because he was worried it would give someone a heart attack. He had an air compressor for air ride suspension and the horn but the horns kept leaking air and setting off the compressor.

 

[PamelaHaley]

Hopefully just some bumps/bruices/and that burn skin... you are walking and kicking, those are good signs. Wish you a speedy recovery...

Next Maverick would be bright color to stand out more?

I really was trying not to buy the orange one last time... I like the 2027 blue but, maybe it would confuse some people for a clear sky.

 

[PamelaHaley]

The truck did its job. Not glad you have the injuries you have but glad you're here on this side of the earth!

Yeah, the seatbelt has been pretty good to me. I didn't meet this person but, the last guy clearly wasn't wearing his.

 

[PamelaHaley]

That f*!king sucks! Sorry about your misfortunes. Hope you have a speedy recovery but glad you're still here. The good Lord isn't ready for you yet. Idk if I'd still be shopping a Maverick tho, hate saying it as I love mine and you probably loved both yours but WOW Although as TremoringDan mentioned the truck did it's job. Hope you have much better luck with your next purchase, whatever it may be

You already know what it's gonna be... Just not sure what year yet

 

[PamelaHaley]

Cellphone. People is driving and texting.

Early automobiles were built without airbags. As vehicles became more powerful and faster, fatal accidents increased, leading governments to mandate airbags by law.

A similar trend will likely happen with cell phones. In a few years, it wouldn't be surprising if governments make cellular signal jammers mandatory in cars to prevent phone use while driving.

Stay safe

My ADHD is a super power for poor behaviors. I don't always phone and drive but, well... The maverick makes voice command easy... Otherwise, I would do 1-3 words at a time and look up. Like texting while walking, have I almost walked into a light pole? Yes. Did I? No
... Because I looked up right on time or, saw it when I looked up awhile ago and knew it was coming. I only do full diatribes while laying down or on the couch.

 

[Random881]

@PamelaHaley What's the plan now? Are you gonna wait till the 2027's come out or do you think you'll go for an earlier MY again? Truth be, if you swapped over to a F-350 I wouldn't blame you.

Glad you weren't seriously harmed this time. Your whole situation is heartbreaking, and I hope this trend doesn't continue. Praying for a speedy recovery

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