Escaped a collision twice within seconds of each other. I was approaching an intersection with a number of cars coming from the other direction and waiting in the middle to make a left hand turn (right hand turn for UK, etc.). I made eye contact with the first driver but she pulled right out in front of me. I sat up and raised my hands to say "Hey, what's the deal?!?" when the driver right behind her pulls directly into my path.

That one was scarier. She slammed on the brakes. I slammed on the brakes. We both skidded toward impact but stopped short with her bumper about 6 inches from my knee.

I was furious and scared and the adrenalin was gushing so I started screaming at her: "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?! I'M GOING STRAIGHT! I HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY. YOU YIELD TO ME!"

The driver was a middle aged woman, obviously going to work. I didn't notice a cell phone or a Starbucks cup or a crying kid in the back. I think she just didn't see me. Either she wasn't looking, or maybe she saw me and it didn't occur to her that the law requires her to yield. I think I probably scared her with all my yelling. Poor dear.

Otherwise, the ride to work was uneventful. A successful commute then, right?