I'm such a coward.
On my way home, there was a car on I-64E traveling west. I could have done the right thing. I could have, but I didn't. I could have leaned back into my seat, close my eyes, grit my teeth, and hit the gas. Instead, I was a coward and I swerved out of the way. Instead of eliminating a danger to others I decided to preserve my own well being. I got out of the way just in time and the wrong-way driver got away.
What happened after that? I don't know. Did EVERYONE get out of the way? Based on my experience with VA drivers, I'd say no. Two cars at highway speed(and possibly one or both speeding) could have collided and I could have stopped it.
Assume for a moment that someone else did get hit(I don't know yet). I was wearing my seatbelt. Was the victim? I have free medical. Does the victim even have health insurance? I had no reason to safe myself, but I did.
When I swerved, I heard my tires squeal. Now, every time I drive home, I'll see the skidmarks and be reminded of the time when I didn't man up and put others at risk.