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Whoever thought of putting humans into hunks of metal connected together to form a box shape with an engine propelling it all forward must not have realized how incredibly chaotic things could get. Thank you, Karl Benz, very cool! Now, one of the most popular ways to travel is also one of the most deadly as well, thanks to what we know as human error. 

We tend to overestimate our skills by quite a bit, and although we may not be confident in asking our crush out for a date, we’re willing to crash our car just to make it through that orange light in time. Silly humans we are. Those silly moments have been captured in pictures or in meme form by the members of the Facebook group called “Bad Drivers,” from which all these wonderfully chaotic pictures that you’re scrolling through have come. 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They need to get a bigger palette...... so boring with just one colour...

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Let’s start from the very beginning—why do we love to drive in the first place? According to Despairrepair.com, the main factor is freedom. Not only does it give you a sense of control, but it also gives one the independence to choose when to travel, by which routes, when to stop, and what tunes to blast. 

It’s comfortable, it’s personable—there’s a reason a lot of people nickname their cars—and it's a fulfilling skill that needs continuous practice to upkeep. You can make it smell like your favorite perfume compared to the musty dusty stench of public transportation, and you don’t have to deal with strangers on the same scale. Not to mention the adrenaline rush that comes over you when you get to speed up. Lots of wins there for sure! 

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However, there are those cases where things don’t go according to plan. Horrid weather conditions, an issue with the car itself, a negligent driver, or the simplest of human errors can cause some pretty gnarly accidents. The sheer possibility of that happening can keep a person from ever picking up driving or cause quite a bit of a headache for those who have no other choice. 

So let’s look at some of the ways to help prevent one from landing up on a list such as this, beginning with the mechanical side of things. A dirty air filter, a dead battery, a flat tire, and random scratches are just a few of the most common issues that any driver will come across in their life. Thankfully, these seem to be easy enough to fix! 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ι know it's funny but I wonder how many people would actually think this is true...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No way I'm going to scratch my new bed liner when I could scratch the side of my pickup instead.

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Elita One
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me very glad that Australian logging trucks have gates on the back of the trailers to stop this from happening.

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According to Find And Fund My Car, these are the best ways to fix common car problems. A dirty filter can lead to cooling and heating problems, so to replace an air filter, simply open the top of the filter box, which is found under the hood, towards the right-hand side. To replace it, simply buy a new one and slot it into the air filter box. Place it exactly like the old filter, and you shouldn’t run into any problems.

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A dead battery is one of the most common car breakdown problems, but to change it one needs a new battery, a wrench, a pair of gloves, and knowledge of electrical wiring. Firstly, remove the negative cable from the negative terminal; the two should be labeled with a + and -. Secondly, remove the positive cable from the positive terminal. Following that, loosen the battery hold-down, connectors, and fasteners.

If this sounds like too much already, just call a mechanic or ask your neighbor for help, but if you’re going to continue, then take the battery out. Give the clamps a good clean, place a new battery in, and secure all the connectors to the terminals. If it works, then your car will have power, if not, then… 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought those were to push it when it breaks down, kinda like a shopping cart.

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Daniel Marsh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see what's wrong here, unless she goes onto the highway like that. In that case, avoid coffee.

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Margaret Weaver
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turns out this is not true and the owner gets very upset when you do this. I saw this a few years back and thought it was genius but the owner came back and got so upset his voice broke but never came back down.

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Mary Peace
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a spoiler, and she's spoiling herself. I've never heard it called a tea tray.

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Logan Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought the purpose of those things were for beta males to look like alphas while in reality theyre just telling the world theyre udderly beta.

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Sora
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who she is, what she does, or where she is. I want to marry this girl. She is smart!

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Mary Rogers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And here I just thought they were there to boost people's egos. TIL...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That tree knows what's up. Electric cars aren't actually all that good for the environment.

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To be fair, they seem easy enough to fix, but as someone that doesn’t drive, I think this is all rocket science. Not to mention, these are just the tip of the iceberg of the potential problems that can occur. According to Servicing Master, other common car problems include but aren’t limited to: tires wearing unevenly, alternator failure, a leaking radiator, etc. It can get overwhelming. 

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Even if the car is fine, the negative feelings that follow the journey to the driver’s seat can be anything but pleasant. Brian Wind, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at JourneyPure, argues that most people are afraid to drive because they fear something negative will happen. 

“Sometimes, people have a panic attack when driving and then have a significant fear of that happening again. This leads some people to stop driving altogether,” he said. According to Wind, some other causes include past experiences of car accidents, being lost, traveling through heavy traffic, watching a bad car accident on television, having someone you know experience an accident, and a lack of trust in your driving skills. 

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Laura Jackson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when I snort my coffee up my nose looking at sh¡t like this! But it's the sh¡t like this that makes it so worth it!🤣

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François Bouzigues
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sun screen is still a good idea. Prevents plastis from fadding, and really helps maintain a reasonable temperature in summer.

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The fact is: no matter how good you think you are, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to driving. As stated by RAC, the key to becoming a better human on the road is consistent practice and obedience to the rules. Speed limits are a maximum, not a target; adjust your driving to fit the hazards (such as rain, ice, tornado, etc.); don’t tailgate (you’re just being nasty); and treat driving with respect. 

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If you’re being safe and respectful, there’s at least one less hazard on the road that could cause trouble for all around them. So what did we learn today? Keep your car nice and working, and don’t be a donkey on the road, otherwise you’ll end up on a list that makes people cackle. As you continue scrolling, keep upvoting, leaving comments in your wake, and I shall see you in the next one! 

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sense there is a joke here about cops going underwater to be undercover, but it’s not coming to me.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brake 1st you only depress your clutch when the car starts to stall, that way the engine Will help the car slow down as well ( assuming you downshift wille you slow down, if not... It doesn't matter ) and puts less stress on the brakes.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tow truck towing a tow truck! Rarely ever seen in the wild.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m impressed by the ingenuity of the idea and stumped by the stupidity to actually do it.

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Margaret H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was supposed to be a thread about bad drivers. True, the design of this car is lousy, but who says the driver is bad? It could be Grandma with a perfectly clean record driving her a**hole of a grandson's car! (Though KittyGotClaws has a point - it IS Wal-mart, after all!)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not very clear you can't drive in there, or am I missing something?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What?! How!?! I use more twine to hold my xmas tree on!! Why would anyone think this was gonna work out okay???

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me laugh cos I had a 1971 Honda Civic in the early nineties and it had air horns that got stuck randomly one night about 2 am.

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