A Vision of Hell by Diana M., Peoria, AZ Yesterday I renewed my permit at the DMV. Oh,you've never heard of renewing a driving permit? Well, neither had the people whoworked there ... Continue...
An Automotive Lament by Pete W., Chatham, NJ I tell this tale of me, and my sorrow, A Tale of a car which no one shouldborrow. Loud as a truck, Fast as a horse, Or, Perhaps an Ox, For nohorse travels with as little force, ... Continue...
Drinking and Driving by Stephanie K., Ford City, PA Have you ever opened a newspaper or watched thenews and learned of people dying because of drunk drivers? Last year I didn'thave to watch the news or read about it. It happened right here in my littletown.
Little Piece of Freedom by Amy W., Wilmington, DE I remember the first time I saw it on the lot. Itwas one of those visions where the light shines down and the music plays in thebackground. It was going to be my new car, but that wasn't all. It was my newlittle piece of freedom ... Continue...
Out for a Drive by Emily J., Decatur, GA Last June I got my learner's license after drivingaround a mall parking lot a few times in an automatic car. Soon after, I went onvacation to a small town in Colorado ... Continue...
Pure Stupidity by Al J., Mount Prospect, IL Before this tragic accident occurred, I should haverealized how immature I am for a 17-year-old. Little did I know how much oneperson can learn within seven seconds of stupidity ... Continue...
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