Types of Drivers
General - 7/10/2004
I have recently made several trips to Brisbane. With all the time on the road, I have learnt that there tends to be specific kind of drivers:
Speedy
The speedy driver travels faster than the posted speed limit by at least 10km. I guess this kind of driver has a big wallet and is willing to risk losing their license. Either that or they trust their observation to spot police before they are caught.
Law-abiding
The law-abiding driver sits right on the speed limit. He/she immediately slows down and speeds up as soon as there is a speed limit change. They also stick to the posted speed limit at road works.
Sloooow
The sloooow driver travels at least 10km below the speed limit. This could be due to their vehicle being large, they are towing a caravan or they simply can’t keep up with the rest of the traffic (e.g. some old people).
I-don’t-want-a-ticket
The I-don’t-want-a-ticket driver travels between about 2 and 8km over the speed limit. They are relying on the assumption that the police allow a certain level of tolerance.
Broken-speedo
The Broken-speedo driver drives as though their speedo is broken. Their speed is constantly changing.
Maniac
The maniac driver can be seen weaving in and out of traffic. They overtake despite oncoming traffic. They also can’t wait their turn when the car in front also wants to overtake.
Considerate
The considerate driver is your friend. He/she will let you in when you’re trying to merge – and do so with a smile or wave. They are always willing to help their fellow drivers out.
Inconsiderate
The inconsiderate driver only cares about himself/herself. They don’t care if they cut you off. They don’t care if something they do holds you up. They would probably prefer it if they were the only people on the road.
Aggressive
Like the inconsiderate driver, the aggressive driver only cares about himself/herself. But they won’t only cut you off. They’ll give you the finger while they’re doing it. They’ll shake their fist and beep their horn. They’ll weave from left to right as they’re tail-gating you.
A lot of drivers don’t fit into a single category. As such, some combination categories emerge:
Speedy-maniac
This is a common combination. Drivers of this category tend to either lose their licence, wrap their car around a tree or smash head-on into another vehicle.
Considerate-sloooow
If you come across a sloooow driver, this is the best combination. The considerate-sloooow driver realises the frustration other drivers may have due to the slowness of their vehicle. They will pull to the side of the road if there are too many vehicles behind them. They will maintain a slow speed or even slow down at overtaking lanes to allow as many vehicles past them as possible.
Inconsiderate-sloooow
The inconsiderate-sloooow driver is extremely annoying. Not only do they travel slowly, they don’t care about the drivers they hold up. This includes drivers of vehicles where there is no reason for them to travel slowly (i.e. they’re not a larger vehicle and they’re not towing a caravan, etc). Sorry old people, but if you cannot keep up with the traffic on the highway, stick to the local streets!
Inconsiderate-sloooow-broken-speedo
These would have to be the most annoying drivers on the road. Not only do they not care about the drivers they are holding up, they tend to speed up at overtaking lanes and in sections where it is actually safe to pass them.
Speedy-aggressive-maniac
This is the worst kind of driver you can come across. I’m sure that they never have a good day.
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