I almost caused a car accident and just hate myself for it?

[Anonymous]

I drive A LOT.. I am experienced and most people consider me a very good confident driver.

We’ll for the first time in a long time I really fucked up but no harm due to luck being on my side.

basically one person had the right of way.. but just say I’m the spot like an idiot. So it caused confusion among the cars that are waiting for this idiot to MOVE.. so that we can all go next.

after sitting there I became so FIXATED on this person who should have made the stupid turn 20 seconds ago that I spontaneously just decided to take the turn rather than continue waiting ….

the issue is when I did this.. I was so frustrated in the moment with this driver and I was so focused on him.. that I drove through an live lane and almost got t-boned.. I’m so upset with myself I’m fighting the urge to throw up. I couldn’t died or been seriously hurt.

I pride myself on being a good , safe driver but I became the idiot in the situation. I must have an angel looking over me but I’m so damn upset with myself.. I would say maybe it even hurt my own confidence in myself going forward.. like i now don’t even trust myself. I can’t believe I did something so damn stupid

[Anonymous]

Yeah, you fucked up and shit could have happened, but it didn't, so you got to have this important learning experience for the low cost of your wounded pride, the reality is that you are a better driver now (hopefully) than you were previously.

Here is a another freebie:

Just because you made a mistake just now doesn't mean you aren't about to immediately make another mistake, so you don't get to go off into your head and obsess about the next mistake you make because this is also putting yourself and other people in danger, stay in the moment.

[exitseven]

You really did not mess up. somebody was not paying attention and you tried to get around him. I drive through traffic every day and I deal with this crap on a daily basis. I see it all the time. Get in your car tomorrow and get ready to do battle again.

[Asker]

I appreciate the outlook. I still definitely messed up due to frustration towards someone that has no idea on how the damn road works. He was paying attention.. he just didn’t understand that he had the right away causing EVERYONE to come to a standstill waiting for this moron to go. The live lane was clear.. but I got so caught up in the moment that my own common sense went out the window.. so i crossed the live lane without checking if it was clear again after all that time passed

Long hours at work, agitated , and I had a moment. But you’re right.. count my blessings that my 26 year old ass needs to be more careful and aware.. less focused on road rage

[exitseven]

I use road rage every day.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Apple1996]

Awhh its okay. Nobody got hurt. Mistakes like this happen to everyone so don't beat yourself up about it

[CrimsonAngel09]

No one is perfect, we'll make mistakes. Just gotta dust yourself off and move on.

[AngryCarl2]

Even the best driver can have a lapse of concentration. I have had a few myself, including almost running over a pedestrian at a crossing. You must be a good driver though because if you weren't you wouldn't care.

[tfan1]

Lesson learned. No one got hurt, move on

[driven159]

make it a learning experience.