Driving Instructor Fired On His Second Day For Crashing Into Driving School

In an ironic twist of fate, a Colorado driving instructor crashes into his driving school building during his second day on the job. Of course, his employer fired him, and thankfully, there was only one minor injury.

Evidently, this Lakewood, Colorado person (no specified gender) was driving their own personal Hyundai Tuscon when this happened. In this case, the newly hired instructor was driving to a training session at the Community Driving School in Lakewood. All of a sudden, the instructor lost control of the vehicle and drove it straight into the school’s storefront window.

Additionally embarrassing and ironic, the sign over the storefront window reads: “Learn To Drive.” You just can’t make this stuff up. In fact, if you’d like to see the photo of the aftermath of this accident, click here. There you’ll see this article, with video, by Robert Garrison on Denver7.com.

According to Lakewood Police reports on X (formerly Twitter), there was only one minor injury. However, several people in the Community Driving School had to dive out of the way of the driving instructor’s personal vehicle. As a result of this unfortunate accident, driving school owner Steve Rohman fired the newly hired instructor.

This ironic and embarrassing story got me thinking about other first week on the job mishaps. By and large, everyone has done something wrong while learning a new job. At the very least, I’m sure you know someone who has a similarly embarrassing story.

As a matter of fact, my wife loves to tell the story about a co-worker at a restaurant in her hometown. She and her friend were waitresses at a high-class restaurant. Her friend was new on the job and new to being a waitress.

Evidently, she had not been to many restaurants either. Because a customer asked for Thousand Island dressing “on the side” while ordering her salad. At this restaurant, the wait staff put the dressing on the salad and served them.

So, this newly hired waitress actually dripped Thousand Island dressing around the rim of the salad bowl. She was especially careful not to get any dressing on the lettuce or other vegetables. Then, she serves it to the woman who ordered it. On this occasion, the look on the customer’s face once she got a look at her salad was priceless.

On the positive side, since no one was hurt, this waitress got to keep her job.

You're cruising down the road, wind in your hair, and the stereo cranked up to your favorite song. Life couldn't be better, right? Well, hold on, because here come those annoying drivers determined to ruin your joyride. From the oblivious ones who think turn signals are optional, to the speedsters weaving through traffic like they're in a Fast and Furious movie. There's no shortage of infuriating things they do. It's like they have a secret handbook on how to push our buttons.

You've probably dealt with tons of annoying drivers over the years. While the list of annoying drivers could go on, there are eight examples that stand out as the worst of the worst. The next time you find yourself near an annoying driver, take a deep breath, and remember that patience is a virtue.

Does the car's brand make a driver more annoying? A 2021 survey conducted by Moneybarn in the United Kingdom found that BMW owners were widely regarded as the most disliked drivers on the road, with nearly 40 percent of respondents identifying them as the worst and most prone to causing accidents. Audi came in a distant second at 14 percent.

In the United States, Insurify, a car insurance comparison website, released a report on the Rudest Drivers in 2021. To compile the data, their team analyzed over four million applications, where applicants disclosed their car make and model and any driving violations over the past seven years. The results showed that in 2020, BMW drivers were considered the rudest. In 2021, it was Kia Stinger drivers who took the top spot. Audi A4 Allroad drivers ranked as the second rudest, followed by BMW 4-Series drivers.

Ultimately, it is the driver, not the brand of the car, that determines their behavior on the road. While these findings may suggest certain trends, it would be unfair to make blanket assumptions about all drivers of a particular car brand.

Annoying drivers can really test our patience, but it's important to stay cool and drive responsibly. Remember, we're all just trying to get from point A to point B in one piece.

Here are 7 seriously annoying things that other drivers do on the road.

You know the type. They leisurely cruise along in the left lane, seemingly oblivious to the growing line of cars behind them. They show no intention of moving over, despite signs clearly indicating slower traffic should keep right. It's as if they believe they own that lane and everyone else is just passing through.

You're approaching a merging lane, diligently signaling your intention to merge, when suddenly you spot them—the driver who can't seem to commit to either accelerating to merge or slowing down to let you in. They teeter on the edge of indecision, causing a chaotic dance of hesitant maneuvering that disrupts the flow of traffic.

We've all encountered the driver who seemingly has a vendetta against personal space. They ride your bumper with an intensity that could rival a race car driver. Whether they're running late or simply have a persistent need to assert dominance, their tailgating antics create an anxiety-inducing experience.

Honking is meant to be a communication tool, a gentle reminder to draw attention to potential dangers or to express gratitude. However, a special breed of drivers wield their horns like a weapon of mass annoyance. They honk at the slightest inconvenience, from a fraction-of-a-second delay at a green light to a cautious pedestrian exercising their right of way.

We're all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, yet some individuals choose to engage in activities outside the confines of a moving vehicle. From applying makeup and eating full meals to scrolling through social media or engaging in animated conversations, these drivers treat their cars as mobile living rooms. Their lack of focus puts us all at risk, and we can't help but wonder if they have forgotten that driving requires undivided attention.

The left lane, aka the fast lane, is meant for, well, going fast. But there's always that one driver who decides to take a leisurely Sunday drive right there, blocking everyone else behind them. This forces other drivers to undertake risky maneuvers to overtake them, leading to frustration and potentially dangerous situations.

Traffic rules exist for a reason. To maintain order, safety, and efficiency on the roads. However, some drivers seemingly view these rules as mere suggestions. They run red lights, ignore stop signs, and make illegal U-turns with complete disregard for the potential consequences. Their actions create chaos and put everyone around them at risk.

It's like these drivers believe that turn signals are optional car accessories. They change lanes or make turns without a single blinker in sight, leaving the rest of us to play mind readers and guess their next move.

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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