It might even have been our starting pitcher in an important league game. What message am I telling my team when I don't follow our rules for everybody. Let me briefly answer what might be your first reaction to rule 1. It not my fault there was an accident on the freeway. That's just the point - you don't know what might happen on the highway.
Accidents do happen.
Roads are unexpectedly closed for repairs. You must allow yourself enough time for unexpected delays. In the real world excused these excuses seldom work. Being late is chronic. Learning to be punctual is also a learned habit.