"Dash from your car into the building, if you can."

Years ago, I was excited about the prospect of starting on-air work at a radio station.  Learning the station's address compromised my enthusiasm, however.  I asked a broadcasting school instructor, "How safe is that neighborhood?"  After a pause, he replied, "Well...Just don't use the ATM there."  I stayed with the job but thought, "'This could be the death of me' isn't a recurring thought you should ever have when driving to or from work--or anywhere else."