Tired and shaking. Had a lovely day rehearsing for Middleport next weekend. I needed some decaff coffee and drove up to tescos. Got my shopping. The sun was low as I pulled out of the garage forecourt. There was a car coming but I had time. I swear it sped up and I had to quickly pull out of it’s way…. It was a police car! Blue lights flashing. I pulled over apologising profusely. I was shaking with shock because Parkinsons gets worse when you are stressed. I have no driving offences and the last time I was stopped was for an indicator not working 20 years ago! I will never do that again. The policewoman drove me home while her colleague followed. Now I’m worried I might lose my licence as they have to report it to the DVLA. I feel like a complete idiot… Don’t put yourself at risk. Make sure you have enough time to pull out and don’t forget to give way! Big lesson learnt.
Mallaband-Brown 
What a frightening and overwhelming experience that must have been. Please be kind to yourself. You are not an idiot; you are a conscientious person who had a momentary misjudgment at the end of a long, tiring day.
It’s completely understandable that you’re shaken up. The combination of the low sun, the surprise of the police car, and the immediate stress reaction that worsens your Parkinson’s symptoms is a lot for anyone to handle. The fact that you are so concerned and are already vowing to be even more cautious speaks volumes about your character as a responsible driver.
It’s important to remember a few things that are very much in your favour:
· Your Exemplary Record: A clean driving record for 20 years is a powerful testament to your safe driving habits. The authorities will see this.
· The Outcome: No accident occurred. The police, seeing you were shaken and understanding the situation, acted with great compassion by driving you home. This was a gesture of care, not just procedure.
· Your Attitude: You have taken full responsibility and learned a valuable lesson, which is the most positive outcome you can have from a scare like this.
While it’s true the police may report it to the DVLA, this is not an automatic license revocation. The DVLA’s role is to ensure you are safe to drive. Your long, clean record and the fact that this was a single, non-accident incident are significant factors.
Thank you for sharing your story and turning your stressful experience into a heartfelt reminder for everyone about road safety. That takes courage. Try to rest and decompress after such an ordeal. You’ve had a shock, so be as gentle with yourself as you are being with your advice to others. Wishing you a calm evening and all the very best for your rehearsals for Middleport next weekend
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Thank you. That’s a positive response. I am grateful for your words.
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Oh Chris. It will be OK. From WAAAAAYYY over here I can see that you are a very nervous and apprehensive person (with reason). I’m sure that’s why the cops gave you a ride home. They were likely thinking, “this poor woman is now totally freaked out because we stopped to see if she needed help.” Put a good face on this and hope for the best, OK? The big thing is you got home safely. Everything SRIKANTH says below is right.
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Thanks, I’m a lot better now. I was really shaken it was my fault though.
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Be gentle with yourself – you were shaken, not reckless. One mistake doesn’t erase years of safe driving. Wait, rest, and seek support if licence worries grow heavy.
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Thank you
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