Idiots behind the wheel

[pfloyd]

So I'm at the Exxon just up the road from our flat, filling up C's car (little fuel light was on). Into the slot behind me comes this big honkin' pickup. The driver is, naturally, puffing away on a ciggie. He sets it in his ashtray, gets out, shuts down the truck, and proceeds to fill his tank.
Here's where it gets dicey.
Not only does he stick his gas cap in the handle (illegal), he gets back in his truck (according to Mythbusters, this is the real cause of all those gas pump fires, since that action builds up a static charge), turns the engine back on (not safe), and continues to smoke (probably not as bad for safety since it's inside the vehicle, but come on here!).
I wanted to go up to him and tell him, "Excuse me sir, but would you mind not doing all this? I don't feel like being in an explosion today. Thank you."

Idiot.

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[ladyinareddress.livejournal.com]

Man oh man! Idiots abound. Sheesh.