WHAT BRAKES?!

by Robyn
(Australia)

Newly licensed, I had borrowed my Dad's car for the night. Not wanting to disturb them when I came home, I turned off the engine as I coasted down our steep driveway.


Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the steering wheel locks and the brakes fail without the engine going.


To my horror, I flew down the driveway, into our garage and straight into the wall adjoining Mum and Dad's bedroom.


Dad came out in his PJs; took one look at the car, one look at the wall and then looked at me. The only thing my lay-back Dad said to me before going back to bed was: "Dumb Broad."


Thankfully, the car didn't go right into their bedroom. My parents decided against using their insurance to fix it, so it remained as a constant reminder to me right up until I grew up, married and had children of my own.


Mum and Dad eventually sold the house, hole and all.

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Oh no! Robyn, this story is priceless. I can just imagine your horror and constant dismay over the years.


Clever dad you've got, too. Thanks for sharing your funny car accident story with us. I know it wasn't so funny at the time, but it made me laugh today!


Safe Driving!
~Angie