Sentence 1: Jean stopped for coffee on her way to work. 
 Sentence 3: Hot coffee splashed onto her leg 
 Sentence 4:  Fortunately she was wearing long pants 
 Sentence 5:  It hurt a bit but it wasn't serious 
 Option 1: As she was driving, she came to a gentle stop. 
 Option 2: As she was driving, she had to stop suddenly.