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Cars weigh thousands of pounds and can travel over a hundred miles per hour, so you'd think people would take driving seriously. But that's not always the case.

Whether they're lazy, entitled, distracted, or simply clueless, some of us make the roads far more frustrating and dangerous than they need to be.

From using phones behind the wheel to treating public parking lots like private property, hopefully these bad examples spark a bit of accountability.

#1

Best Part Is, She Was Going The Wrong Way On A One Way Street, Then Laughed And Asked Why I Was Taking A Picture

Blue sedan stuck halfway off a raised parking area, illustrating dumb drivers in a city setting.

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    #2

    Almost Ran Into The Shin Destroyer 9000

    Pickup truck parked with trailer hitch extending over the sidewalk, showing an example of dumb drivers causing hazards.

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    #3

    The Worst Type Of Driver

    Car blocking intersection on wet road with traffic lights visible, illustrating dumb drivers causing dangerous situations.

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    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    41 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That driver deserves every minute of horn-laying-on.

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    #4

    Trying To Drive On The Beach

    SUV stuck in deep sand on beach with two men nearby, illustrating dumb drivers caught in tricky situations.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They see it on TV all the time, but they never notice the tires. Also: it's a great while to k**l shorebirds and anything else that lays eggs in the beach sand.

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    #5

    Owner Leaves Car Running To Defrost, Man Steals Car, Crashes It

    Overturned car accident under a sign reading thank you for driving carefully, highlighting dumb drivers shamed by people.

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    57 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    . . . in front of an unintentionally sarcastic sign.

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    #6

    I Wish I Could Use The Sidewalk Instead Of Using The Road With The Stroller

    Narrow walkway blocked by improperly parked cars, illustrating dumb drivers causing pedestrian inconvenience.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    32 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, you can. The trick is to ensure that your keys are hanging out of your right hand pocket as you pass by all that nice shiny paintwork, even if that means you actually have (in this case) to walk on the grass and, erm, no, no, don't lean over with your keys in your right hand and... No, that'd be criminal damage. I got hassled by a car driver who'd parked on the pavement when I walked passed with my young child in the baby buggy. He was unhappy at the way my coat had scraped passed his car. I looked at him. He got the message. 😇

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    #7

    Guy Drives With No Steering Wheel While Eating Pizza

    Driver eating pizza while holding a broken steering wheel inside a car, showcasing dumb drivers behavior.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    44 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eek! Lots and lots of driving offenses all rolled up into one there, at least as far as UK law is concerned. If a UK cop pulled you over doing that, you'd possibly be spending the night in a police station cell - if only to make the point that you'd been a very, very bad boy. Fines, points on your licence, and they'd do their best to ensure you got a driving ban with a need to take an enhanced driving test before being allowed to drive again.

    #8

    Cyclists Riding On Road, Next To Bike Lane

    Group of cyclists riding closely on a road with cars nearby, highlighting issues related to dumb drivers and road safety awareness.

    I hate these cyclists that take up space on the road when they have a solid bike lane next to them.

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    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    53 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Made worse if when they do not obey the traffic laws (like running stop signs/red lights).

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    #9

    Mammoth Mountain Idiots Are Out On Christmas Eve

    SUV driving on snowy road with large snow pile on roof, illustrating reckless and dumb drivers on winter streets.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    16 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't these idiots realize that the moment you hit the brakes all the snow falls on to your windshield? Then you have to clean it all over again!

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    #10

    This Idiot In Front Of Me Blinding All The Traffic Behind Him With His LED Lights

    Nighttime highway traffic with cars driving under signs for Manhattan, Queens, and Cross Bronx Expwy showing dumb drivers causing congestion.

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    Daisydaisy
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that I'm older, I can no longer drive at night because of these fancy new lights. They blind and dazzle me. Do younger drivers find them less distracting? I feel like they're unsafe

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    #11

    My Bus Driver On His Personal Phone, While Actively Driving. He Is Not Checking The Route Or Stops- That One Was Mounted In Front Of Him

    Bus driver using phone while driving, illustrating reckless behavior among dumb drivers on city roads.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    55 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in the UK, take a photo with your phone, call the police, and he'll be stopped and arrested very quickly. Loss of job, loss of driving licence, and who knows what else? That offence while driving a bus might well attract a prison sentence.

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    #13

    Idiot On The Phone With Her Foot Hanging Out Of The Window

    A car with a person’s bare foot sticking out the window, highlighting dumb drivers on the road.

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    Kali Chaos
    Community Member
    53 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's gonna be a really painful accident. All of my first responder friends agree that this is a horrible idea.

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    #15

    Zoom In… Yes Those Are Bungee Cords

    Cybertruck carrying a large unsecured refrigerator on the highway, an example of dumb drivers causing safety concerns.

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    #16

    110 In Central Texas. At Least We Got The Window Unit Crankin’

    Beige sedan with a large, unstable wooden structure and furniture strapped to the roof in a parking lot, illustrating dumb drivers.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, Um, I er I um I'm torn... I have certain impulses towards admiration.

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    #17

    Ah Yes, Big Bucket Of Loose Nails On The Bouncey Part. My Favorite, Thanks

    Trailer full of loose screws posing a hazard on the road, captured as part of dumb drivers being shamed and unbelievable driving fails.

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    #18

    Saw This Guy Getting On The Interstate In St. Louis Today

    Truck carrying unsecured wooden pallets on the road, illustrating dumb drivers being shamed for unsafe driving.

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    TonjaLasagne
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    46 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be calling the police and giving them the location. Here in Washington state in 2005, Maria's law went into effect, making it a crime if your unsecured load injuries or kills someone. In 2004 Maria Federici left her shift at work in Kirkland, Washington when suddenly a piece of particle board flew off the back of a U-Haul and hit Maria's car resulting in severe brain damage (FYI: I did copy & paste most of that).

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    #19

    All Windows Were Boarded Up Like This Except For The Windshield

    Old SUV with windows boarded up fueling at a gas station, an example of dumb drivers being shamed.

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    #20

    Since The Theme Seems To Be Mattresses On Cars, Here's One I Caught A Little While Ago. We Were Going 65+ MPH On 695

    Man dangerously holding large mattress on car roof while driving, showcasing one of the dumb drivers on the road.

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    #21

    Saw This A While Ago, Thing Is Still Drivin Around Town Like This

    Pickup truck with oversized camper parked across two spots, illustrating dumb drivers caught in unbelievable parking fails.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    6 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it tip over backwards when they go up a hill?

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    #22

    It's Times Like These I Wish I Had A Dash Cam. He Didn't Make It Through The Left Turn

    Truck towing unsecured large planter filled with sand on busy road, illustrating dumb drivers and unsafe driving behavior.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gee, I wonder why it tipped over? 😂

    #23

    Drivers That Park Their Car On Tram Lines Should Have Their Permit Taken Away Forever

    Black Mercedes parked on tram tracks blocking public transport, illustrating dumb drivers causing traffic disruptions in urban area.

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    michael Chock
    Community Member
    46 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it's a Mercedes. BMW would have been my second guess.

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    #24

    Lyft Driver Drove Like This For An Hour And Made 2 Wrong Turns

    Dashboard view showing GPS navigation and traffic on a highway, highlighting distracted driving among dumb drivers.

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    #25

    While Driving On The Highway Late At Night Someone Decides To Egg My Car

    Car window covered in thick dirt, illustrating an example of careless behavior from dumb drivers.

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    #26

    Trucks

    Three trucks blocking multiple lanes of a highway with a blue car trying to pass, illustrating dumb drivers on the road.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a long, long highway I have to use a LOT. Idiot mother-forker truck drivers do this *ALL* *THE* *FORKING* *TIME*. It's illegal to do except to pass, but you'll see one trucker pulling out to go around a truck doing 64.93 MPH by doing 64.99 MPH. If you think I'm joking about those speeds, it will often take 10 or 15 minutes for one truck to pass the other. I figure that's about 100 or 150 yards per hour and .25 miles is 440 yards.

    #27

    Driving While Playing With Phone

    Driver distracted by phone while driving a car, example of dumb drivers caught in the act on the road.

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    #28

    Nice View

    Driver surrounded by numerous stuffed animals inside a silver car, highlighting dumb drivers behavior outdoors.

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    BarBeeGirl
    Community Member
    45 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would get you a huge fine where I’m from

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    #29

    Saw This Today. Dudes Asleep, Mouth Open, Head Back, Arms Crossed, Causing A Huge Backup

    Multiple cars improperly lined up in traffic, illustrating examples of dumb drivers causing road congestion.

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    Hellen
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure he's asleep and not overdosing???

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    #30

    Hate These Kind Of People Who Put A Dog Unsecured In The Back Of A Truck, But Especially This Jerk With A Dog On His Flat Bed

    Dog standing on the back of a flatbed truck on the road, illustrating dumb drivers in unbelievable driving situations.

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    Kali Chaos
    Community Member
    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be my dog at the first red light.

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    #31

    Second Time My Girlfriends Mom Backed Into My Car Today

    Two damaged cars parked outside showing examples of dumb drivers causing vehicle accidents.

    First pic is of my old car, which gfs mom backed into of October 2024. Today, August 2025, she did it again to my new car. Girlfriend's mom takes no responsibility, both times saying it was my fault because both times it happened, I was working a different shift at work, and that I should have stuck to my normal shift. My relationship is at an all-time high strain level.

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    Daisydaisy
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh she's a horror! She owes you for repairs!

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    #32

    Found In Pace, Florida

    Person on motorcycle carrying large TV on busy road, illustrating dumb drivers shamed for unsafe behavior.

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    #33

    Luckily We Quickly Got Around Them As The Blue Object On The Right Got Caught By The Wind And Almost Fell Completely Out

    A Toyota Tacoma overloaded with numerous large items precariously stacked, illustrating dumb drivers on the road.

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    #34

    Our Neighbors Solution To A Newly Poured Driveway On A One-Lane Road

    Black Volkswagen parked near a freshly poured concrete driveway with signs warning dumb drivers not to drive on concrete.

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they don't own the road, which is unlikely, tow truck guys'll have a fun day.

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    #35

    This Genius Tried To Make A U-Turn On A Highway And Got Stuck On The Sandy Shoulder. He Was Finally Able To Dig Himself Out And Complete The Turn After An Hour

    Semi-truck blocking the road with trailer stuck on the shoulder, an example of dumb drivers causing traffic issues.

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    #36

    I Can See Just Fine, Officer

    Black Chevrolet pickup with c*****d windshield and damaged body, illustrating dumb drivers shamed in viral photos.

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    #37

    2 Phones Right In Front Of Her Face

    Black Honda HR-V with New York license plate stopped on the road, illustrating dumb drivers behavior in traffic.

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    #38

    84 Year Old Woman Hit A Car, Started Driving Up An Exit Ramp, Crashed Into My Car, Then Crashed Into A Building

    Blue car with severe side damage and deployed airbags parked outside a service station, highlighting dumb driver mistakes.

    PD took her license, and I have an ankle fracture. Could have been way worse...but here is my car today.

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    Daisydaisy
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We should all be tested regularly when we get older. Some older drivers should not be on the road!

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    #39

    Shoutout To This Guy Who Took Off On His Jet Ski And Left His Truck Right Here

    Black pickup truck partially submerged in water at a boat ramp, showcasing dumb drivers causing a boating launch fail.

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    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    28 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice trailer ya got there. Be a SHAME if anything was to happen to it...

    #40

    Can't Get My Wheelchair Ramp Down Because Of This Ignorance

    Silver Lincoln SUV illegally parked in handicap-striped area outside Walmart, example of dumb drivers shamed in new pics.

    The white rear-entry wheelchair van is mine. Hard to tell from this photo, but the driver parked about 8 inches from my bumper. I can't unfold the ramp and roll my son into the car. I waited with him for a bit to see if the driver would come out, so I could explain to them that the hash marks mean don't park here.

    Called the non-emergency number, and police came, found the driver, and the officer did the explaining for me. The driver acted clueless and didn't get a ticket. The officer told me next time it happens to call right away, and they'll have the car towed because she sees this all the time.

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    #41

    TIL Summer Performance Tires Aren't Meant For Cold Wet Roads. Use The Correct Tires People

    Red sports car crashed into a tree on a rainy road, illustrating reckless behavior by dumb drivers caught in accidents.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    18 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in the UK, we have tyres that work in all seasons. Snowy countries? Well, then you might need winter tyres, but otherwise? This seems very odd. Can anyone explain?

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    #42

    Goin 70 Mph With A Truck Bed Full Of Unsecured Watermelons

    Pickup truck dangerously overloaded with watermelons on highway, showcasing one of the dumb drivers being shamed.

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    #43

    They Were Specifically Told Not To Try To Follow A Vehicle Through The Security Gate

    Blue Kia car with severe front-end damage, showcasing one of the dumb drivers caught in unbelievable accidents.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    23 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it every time I see this sort of thing, I really do. Schadenfreude? Never heard of it. 🤣

    #44

    Someone Was Shining A Laser Pointer Directly Into My Eyes While Driving At Night

    Nighttime dashcam images showing dangerous glare from oncoming headlights highlighting dumb drivers on a two-lane road.

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    #45

    Cement Truck Splashed Me While Driving Through Construction

    Gray sedan covered in white paint splatters parked on a dirt lot, showcasing one of the dumb drivers' unbelievable car mishaps.

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    #46

    Wrong Side Of The Road

    Cars stopped incorrectly blocking intersection at a snowy traffic light, showcasing dumb drivers in a busy suburban area.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    26 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, no! Correct side of the road - just wrong country, that's all. 🤪🤣

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    #47

    Low Clearance

    Car with large wooden planks protruding dangerously while driving, showing careless behavior of dumb drivers on the road.

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    #48

    Ridding Without A Seatbelt In A Jeep With No Door? One Sharp Turn From Being Out Of The Car

    Person driving a Jeep Wrangler with no pants on, illustrating dumb drivers caught in unbelievable situations.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh come on, you can plainly see that he's holding himself in! (/sarc)

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    #49

    At Least They Should Be Safe When They Crash

    Black car packed with toilet paper rolls in all windows, illustrating dumb drivers caught on camera on a rainy day.

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    BrunoVI
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What really happened in 2020.

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    #50

    My Friend On Facebook Posted This Picture Of Her Nails In The Middle Of Driving… Behind A Motorcyclist

    Hand with colorful nails holding steering wheel while car speeds on highway, highlighting dumb drivers on the road

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    #51

    You Shouldn’t Be On The Left Lane If You're Gonna Drive So Slow. One Of My Pet Peeves

    A line of cars driving on a highway in heavy traffic, illustrating dumb drivers being shamed for poor road behavior.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    17 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I've read about this. A lot of US drivers think that the left hand lane is for exceeding the speed limit and get really annoyed if someone in front of them isn't breaking the law the way they want to... 🧐

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    #52

    My Downstairs Neighbors Buckle The Seatbelts In Their Cars And Sit On Top Of Them

    Front view of a black car with a large dent on the hood, highlighting poor driving and dumb drivers.

    They have two cars. The driver's seat is always buckled. Sometimes the passenger is one too. They literally sit on top of the buckled belts and drive off.

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    Daisydaisy
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they understand the purpose of seatbelts???

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    #53

    By Far The Most Effective Way To Transport Sand, It Was Just Blowing Off, He Mustve Lost A Quarter Of The Total Pile

    White pickup truck towing a trailer with loose sand piled high, an example of dumb drivers being shamed on the road.

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    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    26 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drive that closely behind him, and your car gets sandblasted.

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    #54

    With The Snowstorm Today Is A Top Down Day

    Convertible car covered in snow on icy road, illustrating dumb drivers caught in winter driving conditions.

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    #55

    Someone With A Revoked License And No Insurance Drew A Mostly Accurate Version Of A License Plate. They Got Caught Because They Didn’t Have The Registration Sticker

    Hand-drawn Kentucky license plate with the word bourbon, illustrating dumb driver mistakes and bad driving behavior.

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    Kali Chaos
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    19 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah no. Show me one plate with a TM, that isn't a thing. And any KY plate with the actual horse says "unbridled spirit" under 'Kentucky'. That's just lazy, lazy forgery.

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    #56

    People Who Drive On The Highway In Heavy Fog Without Putting Their Lights On

    View from inside a car driving on a foggy highway with other vehicles, illustrating dangerous driving conditions.

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    🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬
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    13 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re literally called fog lights

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