how's my driving?

today i was driving home from work, following an old, beat up pick up truck with a "how's my driving?" sticker on the back. i wondered if anyone had ever called the number - thinking that people would probably only call if the driver did something bad. as i followed him, he seemed to be a good driver. signaling when appropriate, following the speed limit, even stopping when the light was yellow (as a huge semi truck sped through the light).

so i decided i would call the number and say that he was driving "exceptionally" (that was the word that i used to the guy that answered). it was quite an intense call, the man that answered wanted to know every detail about my comment, like i wasn't telling the truth or something. but i said that i was impressed with his driving, and the call ended with the man telling me to have a "safe day on the road".

so my hope is that this man, seemingly sad and bored with life, will get a little excitement when he finds out that someone took the time to give him positive comments. maybe he will even get a raise. hopefully.

i think i am going to do this more often.