2008 Woodie Awards
Student tired of avoiding being hit by cars
Issue date: 11/16/05 Section: Viewpoints
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I take the shuttle to class almost every day. I like doing this because the bus drivers are very courteous and, for me, it is better than walking.
My biggest problem, however, is when I get off the bus. Even though the bus has flashing lights I have to deal with other drivers (because I know they are not always students) who can't be bothered to slow down or stop for those who are crossing.
Those getting off the bus cannot see who is driving up. Sometimes the driver can warn us, but you have some who will speed right around the bus. I have barely missed being hit by a car on more than one occasion.
One day, it will be somebody's life and that driver will forever have that victim's blood on his or her hands because they didn't care to stop. Such a disregard for life and safety angers me.
I'm almost to the point where in the future, I will be memorizing license plate numbers, although I have a feeling that would be useless.
I hope my letter does not fall on deaf ears and closed minds.
-Candace J. Davis
My biggest problem, however, is when I get off the bus. Even though the bus has flashing lights I have to deal with other drivers (because I know they are not always students) who can't be bothered to slow down or stop for those who are crossing.
Those getting off the bus cannot see who is driving up. Sometimes the driver can warn us, but you have some who will speed right around the bus. I have barely missed being hit by a car on more than one occasion.
One day, it will be somebody's life and that driver will forever have that victim's blood on his or her hands because they didn't care to stop. Such a disregard for life and safety angers me.
I'm almost to the point where in the future, I will be memorizing license plate numbers, although I have a feeling that would be useless.
I hope my letter does not fall on deaf ears and closed minds.
-Candace J. Davis
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