Snooze Cruise: Florida Driver Falls Asleep at Green Light, Faces DUI Charges
Now here are some things you shouldn’t do while driving in Florida. Falling asleep at a green light probably tops the list. But sometimes, people surprise us with their unique talents in the realm of bad decision-making. Meet Emmanuel Class, a 45-year-old Florida driver who managed to turn a peaceful intersection into his personal slumber party, and subsequently, a one-way ticket to the slammer.
According to Fox35, It all went down on a quiet Sunday morning, somewhere in Marion County. As the world stirred awake, so did our protagonist, Mr. Class, in his trusty vehicle. Only, he wasn’t exactly alert and ready to tackle the day. This guy was out like a light! And right there at the intersection!
Now, when you’ve reached the point where you’re snoozing through a full cycle of a traffic light, you’ve officially entered the twilight zone of bad driving. Luckily for him, a deputy happened upon this peculiar scene and decided to check in on our sleeping beauty.
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Attempts to rouse Class were about as successful as trying to teach a goldfish algebra. He finally surfaced from his nap but seemed to be auditioning for a role in a zombie movie, responding to the deputy’s commands with sleepy silence.
Class decided he’d had enough of the officer’s wake-up call and made a hasty exit, treating the world to a race against a red light. But as you can imagine, that little escapade didn’t end well, because when the long arm of the law wants to say hello, it rarely takes “no” for an answer.
The grand finale? A thrilling P.I.T. maneuver that brought Class to a screeching halt. But the party was far from over. At the Marion County jail, our Florida man took part in the “Field Sobriety Olympics,” acing the breathalyzer tests with impressive scores of .193 and .200. Nice one, Class!
So, the next time you think about catching up on your beauty sleep at a green light, remember our Florida driver Mr. Class. Stay alert, and leave the napping for more appropriate settings… Like your bed!
More Than Half Of Florida Drivers Fail The Driving Test On Their First Try
So it’s official. Florida has some terrible drivers. Let’s be honest. Miami, Naples, and Orlando might be the trifecta of terrible drivers. I mean, I’ve seen some questionable driving in my day, but these cities take it to a whole new level. In Miami, it’s like every driver thinks they’re filming the next installment of the Fast and Furious franchise.
And don’t even get me started on Naples. It’s like a retirement community on wheels. Everyone driving at a snail’s pace and refusing to use their turn signals. And as for Orlando, well, let’s just say that there’s some Goofy Drivers there. How did they ever pass their diving test?
It comes as no surprise that according data from KyrosAML.com, Florida ranks in at number four with a pass rate of only 47.1%. That’s right folks, more than half of Florida drivers fail their driving test on the first try.
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Now, I know what you’re thinking, “But Florida is the land of retirees and snowbirds, surely their driving test can’t be that hard?” Well, let me tell you, Florida driving tests are no joke.
For starters, you have to be prepared to navigate through a sea of golf carts and oversized SUVs, all while dodging the occasional gator that decides to cross the road.
And let’s not forget about the mandatory parallel parking portion of the test. Sure, parallel parking is a common driving maneuver, but have you ever tried doing it with a line of angry Floridians honking at you? It’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while being pelted with oranges.
Passing your driving test can be a daunting task, especially if you live in one of these states with a low pass rate. Here’s a rundown of the 10 most challenging states to pass your driving test in the US:
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