Early driving lesson

very early in my life I learned (the hard way) to NOT touch things in the car. Back then, all cars were standard shifts and Dad had a habit of not using the parking brake - simply leaving the car in gear when he shut it off. One day as I pretended to drive, I shifted into neutral. Our driveway being on an uphill slope from the road, meant the car started rolling backwards towards the street. Apparently Dad spotted it and raced out, running alongside, trying to open the door and stop the runaway vehicle. We did all end up across the street in the neighbors yard but managed to miss any traffic and the telephone pole on the corner.
So kids, don't shift when you are pretend driving.
(PS: that cigarette lighter push button thing with the bright red coil inside -- don't put it on your chin to see if it really is hot. Just take my word for it, OK?)