Nebraska 911 Call Reminds Me Of One Of My Favorite Movies

"You're going the wrong way!" That's a line from one of my favorite films. I'll get back to that in a minute. I was reminded of the movie by a story of a 911 call in Nebraska that popped up in the news this week.

CNN reports that a man was arrested this past March in Lancaster County, Nebraska after calling the police to let them know that everyone was driving on the wrong side of the highway. When a deputy from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Department arrived, it was obvious that the caller himself was in fact the one driving on the wrong side of the road. Frightening.

Not surprisingly, the man had been drinking. The driver’s blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit, according to the sheriff’s office. You can see video of the officer speaking to the confused man in this Facebook post.  “Thankfully a Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputy was able to arrest this driver before anyone was seriously hurt,” according to the post.

Now back to the movie. Do you know which one I was referring to earlier? The drunk driver calling 911 to say that people were driving on the wrong side of the road reminds me of a scene in the hilarious 1987 comedy classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles with Steve Martin and the late John Candy. It also happened in the Midwest, but drunk driving was not to blame. It was just two weary travelers who really were going the wrong way. Here's the scene:

Well, we all know driving is pretty intense. Yes, there are tons of things that can make the road and driving dangerous but it is one of the scariest things to think about. During your drive, there are so many things that can cause a bit of distress along the way. From bumpy roads, heavy traffic, accidents, and so much more it can cause quite a scare.

Savoteur gathered a list of 15 of the scariest drives that one can take in America. Whether you want a thrill or want to avoid danger, then you may want to know more information on this list. Unfortunately, a road that runs in North Carolina is coming in at #1. This specific road begins in North Carolina, so it may be something that you want to keep an eye on. If you have been on this road before then you probably already know what we're talking about. So, check out the top 5 below and see which North Carolina road is coming at #1 on this list. View the full list here to see all 15 that made the list.

Going-to-The-Sun-Road is a 50 mile, lengthy road experience. The road runs in Glacier National Park that is home to cliffs and narrow switchbacks. There are a few miles on the roadway that do not have rails or short rock railings making it a bit more dangerous. Beware of danger!

Pikes Peak Highway is located through the Colorado's Rocky Mountain. This 19-mile paved roadway and is one of the highest roads in the U.S. located at the peak.

Moki Dugway is a 3-mile highway stretch located between Cedar Mesa and Mexican Hat in Utah. The road connects Highways 95 and 163. The road was created for truck drivers hauling ore and it was carved from the face of the cliff. 

The Million Dollar Highway is part of the Colorado San Juan Skyway. The road is a 25-mile stretch of Route 550 between Silverton and Ouray. The road is cut into the side of the mountain with no rails or a shoulder for protection. Making it clearly one of the most dangerous. The views may be great, but you do need to be sure to be aware of your surroundings while driving.

Here we are coming in at #1. The Tail of the Dragon is the road that starts in North Carolina and ends in Tennessee. This long, twisting road has over 300 curves, 11 bridges, very few guardrails. I personally have never been on this road, but after reviewing this, I clearly hope I never have too. Many drivers enjoy the thrill that this road gives, but as for me, no thank you!