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Pop Culturist - November 2007

The World's Worst Drivers Are . . . ?

November 13th 2007 23:25

Perhaps it's me - and the whole "I'm getting older" thing - but are young women in farty little hatchbacks or minxy looking sports numbers taking over the mantle as the most aggressive (and by stealth) most inconsiderate drivers on the road today?

Once upon a time - old men with lawn bowls gear on the rear shelf of the Holden held the No.1 place in the hearts of fellow road users only to be usurped by Volvo lovers in the late 70s and early 80s.

But lately - I've noticed an almost generational change where young women (often on their P's) feel as though they have a mandate to not only own the bitumen but are dismissive of either their rear view mirror (unless it's used to apply make-up) or the fact that using their mobile phone whilst driving is hardly conducive to safety.

Tainted no doubt by having been rear ended last year by a delightful 20-something who decided that organising her social life while driving a frangipani laden excuse for a vehicle was more important than either a school zone, pedestrians or her own existance - I've lost patience for the new "Paris" set - who operate under their own rules.

Sure - you still have the 'doofer doofer' brigade with their 5000-watt, 12 speaker $20,000 custom audio systems (no boot space of course - but hey, who needs a boot dude!), and the hoons who like to still find the time to throw 'doughies' in vacant parking lots and backstreets.

But for sheer arrogance, condescension and distain - I'm afraid my vote is in.

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Comment by MelissaA

November 14th 2007 10:38

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I don't know...it's a close call with 4WD owners who think they own the road and refuse to not only fix the situations they get you into, but generally cause them in the first place.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 14th 2007 21:44

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Mel A

When you own a 4WD there's sometimes a certain arrogance that goes along sitting behind the wheel of a 2-tonne vehicle.

It constantly amazes me that the same arrogance can be spirited by someone driving not much more than a pretty little shoebox on wheels.

Sorry about the rant.

Thanks for dropping by - you are of course always welcome.

MNG

Comment by JoH

November 15th 2007 00:04

It's the 'P' platers that really make my blood boil. Mostly of the male persuasion, though I have seen some pretty terrifying females too. I just can't wait for an opportunity to wag my little finger at one of them - apparenty, it makes quite an impression. Finally an ad campaign that really works!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 15th 2007 02:51

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Just make sure you don't get involved in any road rage incidents as a result.

MNG

Comment by JoH

November 15th 2007 21:29

Don't worry MNG - I always drive with my doors locked

Comment by JohnDoe

November 22nd 2007 08:32

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i will chime in with 4WD drivers are the Volvo drivers of the new millenium......or still holding teh prize might be people who wear hats when they drive

Comment by Miswanderlust

November 23rd 2007 03:51

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Hipnotherapy

I would have to say it is mad moms in minivans talking on their cellphones discipling their children while feeding them dinner consisting of drive through cuisine.
Mis

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 23rd 2007 04:03

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JD

WIll go along with that one.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 23rd 2007 04:04

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Mis

Cell phones are just bad news at any time. Combined with kids, minivans and the whole 'are we there yet' scenario - it verges on lethal.

Speak soon.

MNG

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