The gift of fast reflexes

I consider myself to have very fast reflexes, this as well as my brain being programmed right help me out often.  There's a major intersection in Murfreesboro that about 100 feet from the intersection is a train track.  It's actually impressive how the stop light works with the train tracks to prevent a buildup in the intersection, and hopefully keep people from killing themselves on the tracks.  

Well one night I was coming home from work and I guess I hit the intersection just right because I turned right onto the road with the train tracks and barely saw the red flashing lights before I heard the train horn blaring.  Out of instinct I slammed on the breaks and THEN the light bars started coming down, when the train was within 100 yards of the intersection.  Keep in mind it's about 5:30pm, so it's not like anyone was driving home from work or anything.  *sarcasm* 

As I sat there and stared blankly at the train, I couldn't help but be thankful for the reflexes to hit the brakes before the tracks.  Who knows what could of happened.

Be safe Until next time,

:)