I am a survivor!
Today I actually had to turn into Fred Meyer from Egan three different times!
I know it’s a miracle I am able to tell the tale, but I just wanted to let everyone know there is hope. I have figured out the secret to navigating that extremely dangerous turn, and I feel I must share it with everyone.
All one must do to survive that turn is follow these simple steps:
1.) Decelerate in the turning lane and come to a complete stop.
2.) Wait for a safe break in the oncoming traffic. (This step can confuse some, so I will elaborate. Take into consideration the road conditions, the ability of your vehicle, and the speed of the oncoming traffic.)
3.) ONLY AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING STEPS ONE AND TWO: Ease your foot off the brake and begin to accelerate while simultaneously turning your steering wheel to the left until you have completed the turn and you are safely out of that terrible dangerous turn.
I know that some people have been pushing for stoplights, overpasses and complete changes to the configuration of the highway (as well as other costly things people think will add a layer of protection against themselves and mitigate people’s responsibility to drive safely), but I have just given everyone the secret on how to avoid accidents on that corner.
I will now go into a brief description of what you should do if you are on the highway toward the Valley and someone manages to botch that simple three-step process mentioned above:
When you are driving down the highway, be mindful of the vehicles that may be attempting to make that corner as you are about to pass. If by chance you find yourself in the situation that someone has screwed up the above-mentioned process, you must take your foot off the gas and begin to apply pressure to the brake pedal (it’s the one on the left) until you have allowed the idiot to go through the intersection.
Thank you for your time, everyone, and as I said above, I am a survivor and I feel it is my civic duty to pass the secrets along to you. Stay safe everyone, and Merry Christmas.
Eric John,
Twin Lakes