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12 Hilarious Driving Habits That Scream ‘I’m an Idiot’ to Other Drivers

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Simulator by Volvo analyses driver behavior in real time | FMT, Photo by freemalaysiatoday.com, is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Driving can be a test of both skill and patience, but sometimes, drivers inadvertently showcase behaviors that make them look, well, less than intelligent. Let’s dive into 16 things you might be doing that make other drivers roll their eyes and think, ‘What an idiot.’

1. **Using Turn Signals as Christmas Lights**: Ever seen someone flick their turn signals without actually turning? It’s as if they’re celebrating an invisible holiday only they know about. Remember, the purpose of turn signals is to indicate a turn, not to add a festive touch to your driving.

Braking for Invisible Obstacles
Ferrari F 430” by pedrosimoes7 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

2. **Braking for Invisible Obstacles**: We’ve all been there; cruising behind someone who suddenly slams on the brakes for absolutely no reason. Maybe they’re stopping for a ghost, but to everyone else, it just looks like they’re confused about how brakes work.

3. **Getting Way Too Friendly with the Horn**: Some drivers treat the horn like their personal soundtrack, honking at everything from slow cars to, perhaps, a passing squirrel. Not only is it annoying, but it also tells everyone around that you’re impatient and possibly unhinged.

4. **Tailgating Like It’s a NASCAR Race**: Keeping close to the car in front isn’t going to make traffic disappear. In fact, it just screams, ‘I have no concept of safe driving distances!’ Plus, it’s more likely to cause an accident than get you anywhere faster.

The Multitasking Maestro
Texting while at the wheel” by OregonDOT is licensed under CC BY 2.0

5. **The Multitasking Maestro**: We get it; modern life is busy. But eating cereal with one hand, applying makeup with another, and steering with your knees is a surefire way to communicate, ‘I’m overwhelmed and underprepared for the road.’

Driving With a Pet on Your Lap
Poor Doggie | Big excitement on the Oxford square this after… | Flickr, Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

6. **Driving With a Pet on Your Lap**: Isn’t it cute when people drive with their pet perched on their lap? It might be adorable for a moment, but it quickly becomes hazardous when that cute critter decides to jump and mess with the wheel. It’s a clear, ‘I prioritize cuteness over safety’ statement.

Parking Like It's Your First Day
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7. **Parking Like It’s Your First Day**: Taking up two spaces in a crowded lot or parking at an awkward angle tells the world, ‘I have no spatial awareness.’ It’s a rookie mistake that signals to everyone that you might not quite have the whole ‘parking’ thing figured out.

8. **The Eternal Left-Lane Dweller**: The left lane is meant for passing, but some drivers treat it like their personal driving lane, cruising at a leisurely pace and frustrating everyone else who actually understands highway etiquette. It’s a loud declaration of, ‘I don’t care about highway rules!’

The Speed Limit Ignorers
Signage 55 speed limit” by dlofink is licensed under CC BY 2.0

9. **The Speed Limit Ignorers**: These drivers speed past everyone, blazing down the highway like they’re in a scene from Fast & Furious. It’s as if they’re racing against an imaginary clock, never realizing that the only thing they’re winning is a potential ticket.

The Overly Cautious Creepers
Nissan Serena” by JLaw45 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

10. **The Overly Cautious Creepers**: Then there are those who drive 20 miles under the speed limit, cautiously creeping along as if they’re auditioning for the role of a tortoise in an animated film. Their extreme care makes the rest of us feel like we’re stuck in slow motion.

The Unnecessary High Beamer
Mercedes-Benz 770 W07” by pedrosimoes7 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

11. **The Unnecessary High Beamer**: Some drivers seem to think the high beams are a universal solution, blinding everyone else on the road. It’s like they’re trying to illuminate the world, one retina at a time, without realizing the only thing they’re really lighting up is everyone’s irritation.

The Loud Music DJ
Free Images : person, record, music, turntable, concert, equipment, nightlife, club, playing, musician, profession, dj, audio, headphones, performance, party, sound, mixing, entertainment, disco, nightclub, clubbing, disc jockey 1952×2201 – – 711439 …, Photo by pxhere.com, is licensed under CC Zero

12. **The Loud Music DJ**: Every now and then, you encounter drivers who treat the road like their personal concert venue, blasting music with their windows down. It’s as if they’re sharing their impeccable taste in tunes with the world, but often it just signals, ‘I’m here to disturb the peace.’

road users communication
Drive” by timo_w2s is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Driving is not just about getting from point A to point B; it’s also about communicating with fellow road users. Whether you’re flicking your turn signals like holiday lights or embracing the left lane like a second home, remember that every action sends a message. Perhaps the most important thing is to be succinct in your communication and leave the idiocy at home. So, let’s fasten our seat belts, put our best driving foot forward, and try not to be the ‘idiot’ on the road.

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