Error of judgement - personal 
2003 Reader Submission
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This story involves my dear brother, who is not especially renowned for his intelligence.
Andrew, on a break between classes one day, thought there was no better idea than driving with his friend Frank to a secluded spot to smoke some dope. The secluded spot they decided on was at the top of a hill in a bush reserve, that over looked a busy road below.
With their smoking session complete, it was time to get back to class. Unfortunately, Andrew only had about one litres worth of petrol left in his car, and because he had parked on such a steep incline, the car would not start.
Naturally, Andrew and Frank decided that they would push the 1000kg car 25 metres up a 45 degree incline, to where the road awaited them.
Soon after they started pushing the car, Andrew realised that his plan was inherently flawed, the basic laws of physics and gravity being against him. So, instead of perhaps getting in the car and applying the hand brake, Andrew told Frank to go and find a large rock to wedge under the car tyre. Frank dutifully obeyed, and Andrew "held" the car until he came back.
Quite immediately, Andrew again realised that he had not made the most appropriate decision. This was mostly based on the fact that the car was now rolling towards him, at accelerating speed, down the hill and to the busy road below.
But all was not lost. Luckily a near by tree stopped the car, wedging Andrew between the two. Although at the time the local news reported he had serious injuries and spinal damage, Andrew sustained no permanent internal injuries, but did break his pelvis in four places and had to be hospitalised for two weeks. To this day he can't understand why it all went wrong.
Submitted on 09/14/2002
Submitted by:
Amy
Reference:
Canberra, Australia
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