You grab everything you need from the house and make your way to the car. You unlock the door, settle in, and buckle up. You put the key in the ignition and turn until you hear that beautiful purr of the engine. And just like that, you're on the road and ready to start your day. You're going on your merry way until you encounter something horrible. Something awful. The worst thing you can encounter. OTHER DRIVERS. Of course, you have the best driving skills the world has ever seen. But not everyone has such capabilities. Here's a list of the types of drivers that everyone always looks forward to seeing on the road.
1. The Law-Abiding Citizen
Also known as the self-titled "perfect driver," this person is the one who actually makes a complete stop at stop signs, follows the right-of-way rules, and obeys the speed limit at all times. Going more than 1 mph over the speed limit is far too exhilarating for these drivers. The Law-Abiding Citizen is usually a newly-licensed teenager that hasn't been corrupted by veteran drivers (or at least the ones in Massachusetts). They aren't too annoying to these seasoned drivers, though they aren't exactly the type of drivers anyone would want to get stuck behind.
2. The Speed Demon
This person might literally be insane. This driver can always be caught tailgating in the fast lane on any highway, zooming in and out of lanes to pass the average driver, and driving at least 15 to 20 mph over the speed limit at all times. Passengers in this car are expected to slam their foot on that imaginary break in hopes that it might make a difference in whether they will survive the trip or not. It's also notable to mention that these drivers have plenty of speeding tickets under the belt.
3. The Road-Rager
Not to be confused with "The Speed Demon," this driver also generally moves faster than the average car... but with a few added bonuses. Car in your blind spot while merging? Insults will fly and heads will roll. Whether it truly is your fault or not, these drivers make it a personal goal to inform you that they hate your guts. Simply put, you can expect them to always let you know when you're number one with those special middle fingers they aren't afraid to flash.
4. The Pop Star
Taylor Swift is on the radio, the light is red, and there's bumper to bumper cars waiting impatiently to continue their drive. All of a sudden, a private (or in some cases, very public) concert is held in the comfort of their own car. Rain or shine, summer or winter, windows up or down, these drivers have the music blasting and head banging. They know other people are watching, but who cares? Beyonce's newest single is playing and you can't insult Queen Bey by not dancing. Come on.
5. The DJ
On the flip side, there are the drivers with EDM and rap music up the wazoo, and you can bet that they'll make sure you know it. But they aren't rapping along. There's no head-banging or wheel-drumming or anything. They're too cool for that. But it's guaranteed that the windows will be down and your car that's a solid half-mile away will still be vibrating from the ridiculous bass.
6. The Multi-Tasker
The ones who think that they can definitely do their makeup in their car, answer that text message in two seconds, and change from regular clothes into a tux, all while manning a moving vehicle. They swerve left and then swerve right. Are they going over or under the speed limit? They don't know. They're too busy fixing their eyeliner. Here's a little PSA for you, if you are this type of driver... don't be.
7. The Snail
Slightly different from "The Law-Abiding Citizen," this driver not only obeys the speed limit, they decide that it's 100 percent OK to move far slower than it. Get trapped behind this car on a single lane road and you are doomed. It's the same situation as a slow walker in front of you on the way to class. You might become "The Road-Rager" yourself if you have to deal with this driver.
