Premise: The people driving the tiny white car were nearly hit by the train, but it had fortunately stopped just in time.
Correct statement: There is almost no chance that the tiny white car with the Obama bumper sticker was almost hit by the train, however, the car managed to barely avoid the collision.
Incorrect statement: It is certain that the tiny white car with the Obama bumper sticker was almost hit by the train, however, the car managed to barely avoid the collision.