October 25, 2007 was a peaceful, quiet, normal day. School went quick and I couldn't wait to get home when that sweet bell rang ending 7th period. I had no homework and was excited for the football game that night against Solon. I took the mile hike to my car in the junior parking lot and took off.
I snuck out the opening in the gate to go out the main exit for the high school. I was in the left-turn lane, stopped and inching up to find the opportunity to go. I looked left-no cars. I looked right-cars turning right out of the upper lot, none turning left. I looked left again-still nothing. I thought i was good to go.
I hung a left onto Lunn Road. Just as I edged into the lane, a car came driving past. I tried hitting the brakes to avoid me hitting her, but to no avail. I clipped her back bumper. The crunch made my stomach sink. We immediately pulled over to the side of the road and examined the damage. My right front part of my bumper was a little smashed up, and her back left part of her bumper was a little smashed up. We called the police and they helped us settle everything back to order.
I finally got my car back from the shop after a long week and a half. This accident taught me a couple very important lessons. First, to always drive safely and MAKE SURE there are no cars coming from either direction. And secondly, that body shops charge way too much for parts and labor.