I have done the same thing in my youth, I am real careful now and take more time thinking about what im doing instead of instinctively. It takes longer but in the long run sometimes I get a better idea so its a wash and I stay in one piece. About the scaryest thing I can think that I do is check the trans fluid under the car...with it running. Even with the safety ramps it still freaks me out.
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