WESTWOOD — In preparation for this week’s rare October storm, one local resident has decided to take up driving like shit in order to lessen the effects of the deluge. “As soon as a single raindrop falls in L.A., all hell breaks loose. Everyone forgets how to drive! So this year, I figured I would ready myself for the mayhem by swerving around to avoid imaginary puddles during my daily commute down the 10,” said Blake Check, whose car’s tread depth was shallower than the average influencer’s personality. “Braking hard for no apparent reason and weaving in and out of lanes with zero regard for the cars around me are crucial defensive driving techniques, so I might as well work on them, rain or shine!” At press time, Check was seen demonstrating his driving proficiency all over Wilshire Boulevard, causing a 14-car pileup.