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Posted on 08/29/2025 6:50:59 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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“He did not sustain any serious injuries.”
At least not until he got home.
Kids these days, it’s no wonder they struggle with mental issues.
Every mistake they make has the potential to be recorded, go viral and be viewed by millions around the world. SMH
The first vehicle I learned to drive was a Hyster forklift when I was 12 years old. I worked for one of my uncle’s who was a masonry contractor during the summer. I also did my share of carrying bricks, mixing mortar and shoveling dirt.
No kidding. I was doing a left turn in a '72 Pinto when the center padded/horn popped off and stuck btwn the steering wheel.
I continued turning left, couldn't get the wheel to turn back - and went into a field.
Thank God there were no vehicles or structures in the path!
“The Ford Pinto, introduced in 1970, was prone to explosions and fires due to a poorly designed fuel tank. The tank was positioned behind the rear axle, and could be punctured by the axle’s bolts during a rear-end collision, even at moderate speeds. The filler neck could also tear out, spilling fuel that could be ignited by sparks, cigarettes, or the colliding car. The Pinto’s rear structure couldn’t absorb impacts well, allowing flames and fuel to enter the cabin.”
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My dad bought a wagon version, metallic green complete with faux wood grain body panels and green and white checkered vinyl roof.....all these decades later it’s still without a doubt THE most hideous car I’ve ever had the misfortune of laying eyes on......a real pizza chit that thing was.
Real data showed the Pinto to be as safe or safer than similar cars at that time.
Yup.
Yep. My daughter is in early 20s, NO interest in driving and ubers everywhere. Although... I did just get a really adorable little replacement to my Mom van — little red speed buggy Chevy.
She’s a little more interested in driving.
And honestly, if I can upgrade to a Sport Ute in the future, she can have the speedbuggy (which honestly isn’t that much of a speed buggy, although it looks like one.)
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