Pre(Car)ious Insurance, Part 3

(My car had recently been struck by another driver, and his insurance was paying for a rental car for me while my car was in the shop.)

Clerk: “Does your insurance cover rental cars?”

Me: “I’m not sure.”

Clerk: “It would probably say on your insurance card.”

Me: “It’s out in my car. I’ll run out and get it.”

(I walk out the door and stare at the parking lot full of rental cars for about five seconds, and turn around to head back inside. The clerk looks at me with an inquisitive expression as I enter.)

Me: “That was the dumbest thing I’ve ever done. Ever.”