The 3-Second Rule

Mr. Craddock: "I was behind her, and she slowed down to turn, and so I ran into her."

Officer Cynical: "You mean on purpose?"

Mr. Craddock: "No. But she was driving straight, and she went and slowed down to turn, and so I rear-ended her."

Officer Cynical: "Well, she has to slow down to be able to make the turn."

Mr. Craddock: "I know, but she slowed down so much I crashed into her."

Officer Cynical: "So, what you're telling me is you were following too closely."

Mr. Craddock: "Yeah, I guess you could put it that way."