Police lights request the right of way

Police lights request the right of way

Police lights request the right of way

Urban and suburban drivers today are so distracted with cell phones, stereos, ipods, gps systems and so many others that driving is no longer the primary focus of being behind the wheel. This is what first responders have to contend with on a daily basis. In addition, first responders find themselves in situations where drivers either refuse to yield the right of way because of these distractions, or simply become scared and don't know what to do when they see the flashing police lights of emergency vehicles in their rear view mirrors. It is often with great disdain that first responders have to deal with these distracted and downright stupid drivers.

Maybe people just don't care. Maybe people are so wrapped up in their own lives, that they don't pay attention. Whatever the reason, it greatly hampers the response times of our invaluable first responders. This can be the difference between life and death, saving a home or letting it burn. Our society today has become so self centered it seems, that it only matters to us if it directly concerns us. Never mind that it could be a situation affecting a friend, a member of their family or even themselves. You never know where that police car, fire truck or ambulance may be headed. Therein lies the rub.

If everyone put down the phones, the ipods, the makeup and focused on what should be their number one priority, driving, first responders would actually find themselves getting to the scene faster and with less drama. But that's only in a perfect world. Even a close to perfect world would be a welcome relief. Yielding the right of way when an emergency vehicle is responding should not be looked upon as an inconvenience, but with appreciation for the work they do. Someday, it may be you who's waiting for the police, the fire department or the ambulance and wondering why it's taking so long.

POST COMMENT

Subwoofer Boxes to Fit Your Requirements Getting Your Husband To Come Back After He Left You Gout – Why So Much Pain? The light of life in disaster Do Not Forget To Send Cake On Her Birthday Big Bash League T20 Cricket | BBL T20 Cricket Public Court Records Of Arizona All About Asus EeePC Series 1005HA-EU2X-BK Headstones Preston - Headstones created in Preston by Brent Stevenson Memorials Find the Perfect Soil for Your Grapes An Anthology of Achievers Guide! Blackpool Snooker How to Create an Attribute Set in Magento