Cadillac Road Hazard

Cadillac’s Unexpected Cargo

Get ready for one of the craziest road incidents yet. A driver in Texas turned a regular Cadillac into a rolling danger zone by carrying two long pieces of rebar sticking out of the back window. Most folks wouldn’t believe it until they see it, and thanks to a video making rounds online, this unusual sight is leaving everyone shaking their heads.

Unexpected Mayhem

The footage starts with a Cadillac driving down a typical Texas road. At first glimpse, it seems like another day, nothing unusual. But then it all goes sideways when the camera catches two pieces of metal rebar jutting out the back window. As this Cadillac cruises near a bridge, it crosses paths with a Ford F-Series where the rebar clobbers its side mirror, sending plastic fragments airborne. Moments later, a Chevrolet van falls victim to the same fate, losing its side mirror in the commotion.

Why didn’t oncoming drivers see this disaster waiting to happen? The setting sun had a role to play. The glare made most approaching drivers, including the guy in the Ford truck and the Chevy van, miss the impending hazard. The sun visor in the Ford was down, and the Chevy driver was fending off the rays with one hand, probably making everyone pray for sunglasses.

A Close Call

After banging up the Ford and Chevy, a Ford Mustang nearly meets its end with the rebar. The Mustang’s driver narrowly avoids an accident by swerving just in time. Then, as if the driver needed another reminder to wake up, the Cadillac almost dives straight into roadworks in the median lane, barely dodging between cones.

Driving Analysis

Now, for someone familiar with Cadillac’s typical smooth and refined ride, driving such a vehicle should feel anything but dangerous. Usually, a Cadillac offers a plush ride with impressive handling for its class. However, haphazardly carrying construction materials like rebar seems like a quick way to mix driving pleasure with hazards. Unlike the focused thrill of driving a Mustang or the workhorse nature of an F-Series truck, the Cadillac here showcases chaos instead of control.

Lastly, the video clearly captures the license plate of this ill-advised Cadillac, ensuring the local authorities will likely hear about this sooner rather than later. One can only hope for better judgment in the future, avoiding the need for rebar poking out of windows and into traffic lanes.

It’s enough to make anyone hope this is the first and last time rebar gets taken for a joyride like it’s a part of an everyday commute.