What We Learned From Traffic In 2013 (Tampa Edition)

Top WTF traffic moments in Tampa, FL in 2013 (in which no one was seriously hurt (though the same can't be said about their vehicles).

If a crash is unavoidable, duck!

Via Florida Highway Patrol

The driver of this car on Interstate 4 lost control, over corrected and slid right under that truck. Fortunately the driver didn't lose his head.

Waterspouts aren't dangerous, so it's okay to take pictures of them.

For the record, waterspouts *are* dangerous.

The fishing's no good in our rivers.

Unless, of course, you're hoping to reel in a somewhat water-damaged sedan.

"Bad Driver Barbie" never really took off for Mattel.

Via Tampa Police Department

Actually the owner of this hot pink VW left her keys in the car, and it was stolen and later abandoned in a river. Main suspects include Ken and Skipper.

Stay alert for exit changes.

To make matters worse, this driver got stuck straddling a median ... with high voltage wires dangling overhead.

Don't drink and drive.

Via Florida Highway Patrol

Drinking while cleaning up a wreck is OK, as long as you have a designated driver.

Beware of gorillas on bikes, carrying sticks.

Just, yeah.

If you can't find a friend with a truck, improvise.

Who says you can't move a fridge without a truck? Simply remove the trunk lid and strap it on. Problem solved.

Don't pick fights with people who drive bigger cars than you.

The SUV will always win.

Crashing into workout equipment counts as exercise.

The downside: if you wondered why your gym membership went up, this could explain it.

Always be thankful for firefighter/EMTs.

Via Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

After a truck blew a tire, plunging into a river, firefighter/EMTs held the driver's head above water until he could be freed.

Toll roads have invisible barriers that KNOW when you haven't prepaid.

Via Florida Highway Patrol

Worse than the driver who doesn't have exact change.

If you have to decide between being crushed and being the crusher, choose the latter.

Via Clearwater Fire Rescue

Scooter driver couldn't stop in time... so he went up.