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'You've got to get back on that horse' is good advice.
I drove milk tankers for many years and managed to tip one onto its side when the road itself collapsed beneath me.
I was undamaged as was the truck...but I was shaken around like a pea in a whistle.
The Transport Manager had me in another truck within an hour...and, looking back, it was what I needed; it was good therapy.
It also showed me that he had confidence in my abilities as a driver.

It's funny how instinct kicks in; I would have been in high fifth when the road started to sink...when the truck finally came to rest I was in low second...and didn't remember changing down through the gears to try and pull it out.

Maurie LeProu, the local veterinarian, was about five cars behind me when it happened, and when I managed to push the door up and climb out he was laughing fit to bust.
"Do it again johnboy; I wasn't watching!"
With friends like that, who needs enemies?

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