Rock Solid Driving

Official cases of police road rage would certainly be on the decrease if drivers would just follow the advice that has been a regular part of drivers' education courses for decades: Slow down and move to the side of the road when you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching.

But one German driver showed that strictly following all the rules -- even when they pertain to flashing lights and blaring sirens -- isn't always the best way to reach your destination.

A helpful 62-year-old motorist pulled over to the "hard" shoulder of the road to let a police patrol car through then found himself stalled in freshly poured concrete while less conscientious drivers continued to whiz past.

Police said Friday, Oct. 12, that a tow truck had to use a winch to get the man's car out of the unfenced construction site on a German freeway north of Hamburg.

Just how long the man had to contemplate the thought of his car sinking into the concrete is unclear, but police said damage -- both to the tires and highway -- was relatively light.