Yes indeed, escapism......Escapism worked for me after my accident (motorbike) someone was most definitely looking out for me that day , i found watching films a way to distract my mind , sci-fi fantasy just anything that took my mind somewhere else . If you were given valium or similar follow the instructions to the letter , but in general try to be with someone at all times , and try and fill your time with things that make you happy . It can be a tough road , but you have a lot of friends to turn to , all the best .
Taking the piss is one thing, taking the piss of someone who has had a nasty accident is quite another. just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.To be honest, anyone with a different opinion to yours is a twat. Borrow GBs mirror..
Exactly.Take time to rest and recover, especially mentally.
For those who don’t understand physics or assume you must be excessively speeding to roll a car - I’ll inform you that it can be done from as low as 10mph.
Most likely front quarter collided with a parked car or high curb, in combination with a quick turn on the steering wheel can roll you. It’s not too rare.
Source: worked in motor vehicle accidents and claims for >10 years.
You must be the only poster on here who aspires to be like the SwedeSomeone has to stand in until Swanny gets back.
It was the can't comment for insurance reasons, no harm done.
Had a similar experience on the M23 northbound a few years back. In lane 3 doing about 70ish when the engine cut completely. Found out later the hose had come off the turbo. Managed to coast across two lanes on to the hard shoulder, thankfully squeezing between two lorries on the inside lane. Not quite sure how I got through the gap and very, very glad it wasn't the dumb 'smart' motorway they've now installed.Forgot to say that I am glad you are OK.
Just remembered my other very scary incident. I was merging motorways 3 lanes to my right and 2 to my left all funnelling into probably 4 lanes. All at 60-70 mph. At that point I had a catastrophic engine failure - it just switched off with no warning. Of all the places to choose to do it. So the car suddenly started to lose speed with no electrics to power break lights etc. Luckily the ignition restarted the stopped engine while in motion, but very, very scary and the other drivers no doubt cursed and flicked v-signs at me - but I was concentrating on more serious matters.
Anyhow, glad you are OK.
Feels like hitting a wall.It's amazing how dangerous standing water is when traveling at speed. If you haven't experienced it you probably think there will just be a large splash as you drive through the water and nothing else. But on a main road you can easily be bounced into the next lane, either to the left or right. If you are lucky there are no vehicles in the other lanes or coming towards you, and you can get the vehicle back under control if you don't panic.
Once you have experienced this most people will reduce their speed in wet conditions particularly at night, where you may not see the standing water.