• About
    • Who the hell I am and what I do
    • FAQ
    • Work with me
      • Services
      • Speaking & Training
  • Blog
    • All blog posts
    • Cocktails
    • DIYs
    • Recipes
    • Reviews
    • Social Media
    • Policy
  • Press
  • Contact

Danielle Hatfield

If You Drive Like This . . . @*%! YOU!

November 16, 2012 By Danielle Hatfield 2 Comments

16 Nov
Share

 

There is one thing that pisses me off like nobody’s business  . . . distracted drivers.

Recently, my husband and I were scared half to death when this woman swerved into our lane as she was putting on her mascara.

 

This woman drifted a foot into our lane because her makeup is more important than safety.ow.ly/i/16SsG

— danielle hatfield (@dhatfield) November 9, 2012

 

Let’s take a closer look at what a split second dumb decision looks like shall we? I’m sure it seemed harmless enough to her to finish primping on the way to work, but this is an instance where looks COULD have killed (or injured). 

Thankfully for us there was a center turn lane that my husband could swerve into to avoid a collision.

The scary part about this experience is that the woman had no clue. She just kept on driving and swerving in her mobile makeup parlor before finally getting on the highway on ramp.

This type of behavior makes me want to drive around with a bull horn and a video camera. It’s infuriating and scary as hell that this is happening on such a frequent basis, . . . but then we have been treating our cars like mobile home away from homes for a while now.

This video PSA about “don’t makeup and drive” from the UK is brilliant and won gold at Cannes.


The next time you are are out driving (responsibly I hope) take notice of how many people are multitasking while driving.

The statistics of the dangers of our distractions are staggering when you look at them.

Here are a few statistics from distraction.gov

  • Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. (VTTI)
  • Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. (Carnegie Mellon)
  • Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-at 55 mph-of driving the length of an entire football field, blind. (VTTI) >> (I can safely assume putting on makeup fits into this category)

One thing I would LOVE to see: a makeup company do is a PSA on makeup application/grooming and driving, the same way AT&T has done with their “It can wait” campaign that raises awareness for texting and driving. So how about it L’oreal? Revlon? Cover Girl? Any of you willing to offer your brand advocates a “crash” course on the dangers of putting makeup on while driving?

Bottom line . . .

Your makeup, text message, social update, cigarette or phone call is not worth my life and the lives of who ever is stupid enough to get in a vehicle with you or for those children who have no choice.

If you do this, fuck you.

This is not a video game. There is no reset button.

YOUR SELFISH DISTRACTIONS CAN KILL.

What ever it is, . . . it can wait.

—

Have you had a close call with a distracted driver?

Have you been distracted while driving? Do you still take chances?

Have you changed your driving habits to become a safer driver?

What habits are you teaching your children about mobile safety?

Content Protection by DMCA.com

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Uncategorized Tagged With: Distracted Driving, it can wait, Texting while Driving

About Danielle Hatfield

Owner/Chief Dirt Digger at Experience Farm - DIYs, recipes and sharing my 2 cents on social media

By Category

by date

Search

Previous Post: « Sharing TMI on Social Media
Next Post: Shopping Safe, Shopping Smart: Cyber Monday Tips to Use Year-Round »

Primary Sidebar

I love to share recipes, DIYs, and my two cents on social media.

I am also proud to be the Chief Dirt Digger at Experience Farm where I have worked with my partner and husband Brandon Pierce since 2009.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Help me keep my website ad free!

daniellehatfield

I love #DIYs, #recipes, and sharing my 2 cents on social media.

My next #FurnitureRestoration project! 😍 My de My next #FurnitureRestoration project! 😍

My dear @thebrandonpierce found it at the local #HabitatReStore and it’s a near match for a desk he inherited that once belonged to his great grandfather. 

I have BIG plans for this beauty!

It will become home to my new @singersewingcompany heavy duty sewing machine and all of my sewing notions. 

This means I can *finally* begin sewing curtains, cushions, and tackle a few other upholstery/restoration projects. 🤗
#HomemadePastaSauce > store-bought #PastaSauce. #HomemadePastaSauce > store-bought #PastaSauce.
Practicing #WorkLifeBalance with some quality time Practicing #WorkLifeBalance with some quality time outside this morning. 

With temperatures in the mid 60s and a cool breeze ahead of the thunderstorms forecast for tomorrow - it is the *perfect* weather to show our #GardenLove.

This #Iris is one of many transplant successes … I moved it a few years ago and it is nearly waist high! 

Is our #CottageGarden picture perfect? No. 

But slowly, with patience and hard work, it’s more lush and colorful… I dare say it’s well on its way to resembling #BeatrixPotter’s beloved garden. 

Now, about those children’s books I’ve been meaning to write and illustrate…🤔
A #watercolorportrait I painted of #ElvisPresley l A #watercolorportrait I painted of #ElvisPresley last year. 

I didn’t share this #watercolorpainting before because I thought it was mediocre at best. I still feel that way - but that’s okay. 

#WatercolorPractice never makes perfect…it makes improvement. 

I’ll probably paint another portrait of him this year to see if I’ve improved my fabric, skin, and hair painting skills. 

I’m thinking maybe the next painting will be a still from his 1968 One Night With You special...or of him in uniform from WWII. 🤔

Do you have a favorite memorable photo/video of #Elvis?
I’ve been encouraging the #dandelions. I’m I’ve been encouraging  the #dandelions. 

I’m harvesting leaves for sandwiches/salads and transplanting volunteers into pots in our small #CottageGarden.

Some see a weed - I see Clara’s #DepressionEra salad and #DandelionRoot tea. 😍
@thebrandonpierce surprised me with the sweetest # @thebrandonpierce surprised me with the sweetest #springflowers from our #cottagegarden. 😍
#SpringFlowers found on our walk tonight. 😍#Wha #SpringFlowers found on our walk tonight. 😍#WhatIsThisPlant?
My dear @thebrandonpierce keeps the birthday month My dear @thebrandonpierce keeps the birthday month surprises coming with TWO books by @jamesgurneyart! 😍

If you need me, I’ll be sipping coffee and getting lost in a wealth of #ArtInspiration.
#PracticeMakesProgress 🙌🏻 The first #waterc #PracticeMakesProgress 🙌🏻

The first #watercolor #painting (on the left) I finished last year. Good, but a bit dull. 

After receiving all of my new #artsupplies this month (thank you @thebrandonpierce 😘) I *HAD* to paint it again… isn’t she a beauty?! (on the right)

I’m slowly working to improve mixing skin tones, painting eyes that have a bit more depth, and a fabric that doesn’t look splotchy…

This #watercolorpractice is inspired by the February 1927 #PictoralReview #CoverArt by  #illustrationArtist #EarlChristy. 

#WatercolorPaint & #Paintbrushes: #KingArtCompany 

#WatercolorPaper: #cansonpaper 140lb cold press
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Categories

Archives

subscribe for email updates!

I’m so proud to be part of this book!

Popular posts

  • Recipe: Clara’s Depression Era ‘Poor Man’s Meal’
  • The History of Haint Blue
  • How to save your iPad from the loop of doom : A true story of patience and curse words
  • Recipe: Krispy Kreme Delight Martini
  • DIY : Crocheted Half Double Day Scarf

Content Protection by DMCA.com

Follow @dhatfield

Copyright © 2022 Danielle Hatfield