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Original poster

To think drivers are some of the most self-centred people around?

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ForBreezySloth · 08/07/2025 19:46

I say this as someone who drives but seriously, the lack of awareness, the entitlement, the impatience… it’s mad. Whether it’s parking, refusing to slow down near schools or acting like cyclists/pedestrians are an inconvenience, it’s like the moment people get behind a wheel, empathy shuts off.

AIBU to think cars bring out the worst in people?

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Bridport · 08/07/2025 20:42

yakkity · 08/07/2025 20:29

Some drivers are appalling people. As are sone cyclists, some mothers, some greengrocers and some retail staff. Not sure what the point I’m trying to make is 🤪

Some Florists. Absolute wrong uns.

And some piano tuners.

OonaStubbs · 08/07/2025 20:39

I am a good driver but there are too many bad drivers on the road. Everyone else seems to be either a speeding maniac or tootling around at a snail's pace.

yakkity · 08/07/2025 20:29

Some drivers are appalling people. As are sone cyclists, some mothers, some greengrocers and some retail staff. Not sure what the point I’m trying to make is 🤪

PoliteSquid · 08/07/2025 20:16

Middle aged men in Lycra are a fucking menace on the roads. Round here they spend all weekend riding in the middle of rural roads around blind corners into oncoming traffic - selfish arseholes.

I’ll stay an entitled/selfish car driver!

verycloakanddaggers · 08/07/2025 20:08

There's research on this, being inside the box makes people feel insulated and less connected to people outside the car.

Summerhillsquare · 08/07/2025 20:04

Many of the problems children face today (obesity, lack of confidence and independence, anxiety, loneliness) didn't occur previously because they walked or cycled to school, to see pals and so on. Now it's too dangerous to do so due to 'other' drivers, so they are driven.

Dbank · 08/07/2025 20:04

I totally agree, it reflects a general selfishness in society.

I think people are less prepared to call it out these days, so driving like a cock has become acceptable to the vast majority.

Zov · 08/07/2025 19:58

YABU to not say cyclists are much worse. Not just random ones who cycle to work - or the shops, and go out with their kids... I mean the lycra clad MEN who hang around in big groups, cycling 4 abreast on main roads, and country lanes. Absolute dickheads.

taxguru · 08/07/2025 19:56

Yes, it does for SOME people, just like SOME cyclists are arrogant and don't think the rules apply to them either. In fact, even walkers often ignore rules by crossing roads when the pedestrian crossing lights are against them, or not looking. You can't just say a certain group of people do it - the reality is that SOME people in all groups are arrogant, ignore rules, etc.

JohnofWessex · 08/07/2025 19:55

Motorists are a superior class of person who must not be obstructed.

Or there has been a serious unreported escape of inmates from Broadmoor

Original poster
ForBreezySloth · 08/07/2025 19:53

LlynTegid · 08/07/2025 19:48

Only some?

Fair. I was being polite.

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LlynTegid · 08/07/2025 19:48

Only some?