�The 'Swerve Zone' Sign�

By Alice F.

Many people are not able to identify signs. For some odd reason, most people think that the above sign indicates �Slippery when wet.� However, there are a selected few of us knowledgeable individuals who know the true meaning of this sign. The sign I am speaking of is the �Swerve Zone� sign. The concept and basis of the sign is simple actually. When an individual is driving down the street, and the �Swerve Zone� sign comes into view, that individual must immediately start swerving. This swerving must be continuous until a sign that signifies to stop swerving appears.
The problem with the nation today is that many dim-witted people do not follow the �Swerve Zone� sign.
For example, a man is driving down a rural street. Everything is going splendidly until the �Swerve Zone� sign appears in his field of vision. Being the uneducated, na�ve person he is, the man slows his vehicle. Luckily, our remarkable police force arrives. The officer then confronts the man, asking, �May I see your license and registration please?� The man is becoming increasingly nervous as he hands over his legal documents. �Is there a problem officer?� the man asks. The officer is now offended that the delinquent does not know what his crime was. �May I ask why you were reducing the speed of your vehicle?� the officer questions. �Well� this is a �Slippery when wet� zone, officer,� the man replies. The officer is now annoyed at the man�s stupidity. �Any skilled driver that went to Driver�s Education would know that this is a �Swerve Zone�.� The man is speechless. The officer then continues, �You were not swerving in a �Swerve Zone�. You have broken a law. You should have started swerving more than a mile ago.� The man finally finds his voice. �A �Swerve Zone�?!?!� The officer is angry, irritated, and insulted. �I was going to let you off the hook with a warning, but now I�m not so sure. Not swerving in a �Swerve Zone� is a serious offense, especially when the violator has an attitude.� The officer then bestows the kiss of death. �You are a wrongdoer and you shall be fined.�
This whole situation could have been avoided if the driver was educated on his road signs, especially the �Swerve Zone� sign. If only everyone was educated on their swerving, similar to the few students at Boone Grove Driver�s Education, then the world would be a better place. Remember, it�s up to you to swerve.

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