Playing With Fire
Jack wished he’d followed his gut instinct rather than his curiosity to see if the classic 1947 Chevy pickup truck he had found in an old barn would start before replacing the old dry rotted fuel line . . .
Batteries Not Included
Cammie loved her new city car–all electric, Al Gore approved, developed by the University of Phoenix (on Line) and the good news, no charging problems. Just replace four AA batteries. They were good for up to 50 miles if she only hauled one bag of groceries or didn’t use the optional bluetooth toothbrush option while waiting in traffic . . .
No Airbags
Young Thomas was grateful beyond description that his father had made significant sacrifices to provide him with his own “wheels”. He elected not to post a picture on his Facebook page until he had a little time and saved some money for a few custom features. He was especially concerned about the upholstery, the lack of cup holders, and no side impact airbags. . . . . David, Sf.G.
The Problem of Texting While Driving
Gina had promised her mother she wouldn’t text while driving, and she was just sending one quick text to her boyfriend to tell him she would have to wait for stop signs, train crossings, or drive-throughs to text him. She wished in retrospect she had waited for that stop sign or drive through to give him the message. . . . . David, Sf.G.
Four Wheel Drive
In retrospect, Rohit wished that he had spent the extra money and gotten the four wheel drive option for his pick-up; there were rainy days when it was muddy that two wheel drive just didn’t cut it. . . . . David, Sf.G.
There’s an App for That
After scratching his trailer while backing into a tight loading dock, Charlie tried to call the insurance company to file a claim. He could only get a computer generated voice telling him, “There’s an app for that.” The procedure was so complex that Charlie lost track of his driving and soon discovered that his need for the app was more compelling than he originally thought . . . . David, Sf.G.