tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059633832671051981.post-20005479333874484532008-06-22T21:18:00.003-04:002008-06-23T12:37:24.031-04:00Every 3 years I have to take a defensive driving class to get a break on my auto insurance.<br /><br />I took the class in Queens today as I had 3 yrs before. It is given by the AAA (Automobile Association of America) and well worth the $35.<br /><br />It is quite boring and I had trouble staying awake early on. But I did learn a thing or two.<br /><br />First, the proper way to hold the wheel is now 8 and 4. As a young whippersnapper, it was originally 10 and 2. I'm not sure why it's changed except maybe more Americans use their stomachs to steer nowadays.<br /><br />Second, even though you can't sign your name on the attendance sheet in less than 10 minutes, you are still qualified to drive a 4000 pound vehicle.<br /><br />Third, you respond to road rage by another driver by responding as if you're a gay man. So, when another driver calls you an asshole, your response s/b "Oh, I just love assholes" This should prevent further escalation and perhaps earn you a new friend. <br /><br />Look for me out on the road.martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135444121060667286noreply@blogger.com