Tip of the day: If you aren't used to a car with running boards,

[raccoon]

But for whatever reason you have an occasion to ride in one, don’t forget about the running boards when you get out. I did this morning and I was lucky and nothing bad happened but something like that is very, very easy to forget.

[Attilatheblond]

1. Glad you're OK. Those things can be dangerous if icey, whether we remember them or not

[bucolic_frolic]

2. A lot of people haven't thought of running boards in decades, if ever

Live a cautious, aware life, and move slowly. Pay attention to the present.

[Nittersing]

3. My grandfather's running board story!!

Lived in Detroit during the Purple Gang days.
Drove into the midst of some shenanigans.
Cop jumps on running board and says, "Follow that car!!"
Moments later says, "You're too damn slow!" and jumps off running board.

The end.