I once knew a Palm Reader who said she was having transmission troubles. So, when she read my palm, her predictions were that I was going to live a long life, my love line was good and strong, and I was destined to be a rodeo clown…what? Although my life revolves around clown-like behavior, of which has gotten me in trouble many times, I haven’t been to a rodeo in years. Later on, when she was packing up her crystal ball, she said that what she meant was, her vehicle was having transmission troubles…not her. So, there was really no excuse for a really bad palm reading that I paid $15 for now, was there? Perhaps, due to the costly repairs she was about to face, she needed the $15 more than I did.

If she was really that good at reading the future, wouldn’t she would have already noticed the warning signs that her transmission was failing? Here are a few of those indications:

  • If your car is leaking black or pink oil (i.e. if your garage floor looks like a Jackson Pollock painting).
  • If your car is making a knocking, pinging sound.
  • If your “check engine” light is on.
  • If you smell something burning under your hood.
  • If your car takes its time shifting gears (especially noticeable when the engine is cool).
  • If your car seems to be stuck in neutral, even when you step on the gas.
  • If your clutch seems to drag.

First, check your transmission fluid level. It would also be a good idea to just take to your mechanic and have him check it out to see if it’s going to be a serious issue that requires more than topping up your fluid levels. Perhaps your mechanic has a better read on your car’s future than your own personal clairvoyant.

Until next week…

Daun Thompson
Writer / Comedienne / Artist / Idea Mogul

Transmission Troubles – Comedy Defensive Driving

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Daun Thompson has spent years acting in both film and theatre which has been paramount in launching her onto the comedy stage (incidentally, without a helmet, resulting in a nasty concussion). Being a funny girl is a full time job. A job that she hopes that one day will come with dental benefits and a 401K. Unlike her work, she is biodegradable, yet flame retardant. And gentle to the touch. Her goal in life??? For strangers to approach her and ask "Didn't you used to be somebody?" In the late 1980's she cut her teeth at the Velveeta Room on 6th Street in Austin, Texas ... the original room with the stripper pole. From there, she moved to northern California and worked with many comedy icons, like Mitch Hedberg, Marc Maron, Colin Quinn, Vic Dunlop, Huck Flyn, Michael Mancini, Doug Ferrari, Shang and Brian Posehn. Daun has been a licensed driver safety instructor and trainer with Comedy Defensive Driving for over 9 years. Her knowledge of driving safety laws keeps her readers informed and engaged with her blog adventures. She still continues to do stand-up comedy, sometimes in a reclining position...just to be different.