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Typical woman driving a car too big for her

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Lewqa · 15/06/2026 13:36

That’s what my work colleague (a woman) said whilst sat next to me this morning when I gave her a lift in. We were waiting to pass a car (SUV) in the work car park where the driver was taking a while to park, lining it up etc.

I have heard this sentiment before from others, it’s not the first time.

AIBU for saying that men are just as bad as women when it comes to their driving/parking ability with these bigger cars?

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MrsTerryPratchett · 15/06/2026 13:45

I think many women are socialised to think women are bad at driving and also to accept their DH’s theories on safety and/or prioritise their family’s safety over everyone else’s. Therefore timid woman in an SUV

The women all drive well in my family and I’d challenge any man to a parallel parking competition. I also hate SUVs bought solely for height and safety. This typically means the person is a poor driver. You want visibility and safety at the expense of others having it. And SUVs are much more likely to be at fault in incidents. As a direct result of their feeling of safety, because the height should make them safer.

No one should drive a vehicle that’s too big. Frankly, if you can’t drive, don’t.

But also teach your girls. DD could fill windscreen fluid at 3, check tires at 5 and at 15 can change tires, assemble brakes and change oil. If you don’t know how, find someone that does.

15minsofrowing · 15/06/2026 13:44

You give her a lift..,, so a close colleague whom you generally get on?

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Lewqa · 15/06/2026 13:43

SwanRivers · 15/06/2026 13:40

Love the clickbait title! 🏆🏆

You forgot to tell us what you said in reply?

Along the lines of ‘yes, she’s delaying my morning coffee’!

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WallaceinAnderland · 15/06/2026 13:42

SwanRivers · 15/06/2026 13:40

Love the clickbait title! 🏆🏆

You forgot to tell us what you said in reply?

Yes, what was your response?

Jellybunny98 · 15/06/2026 13:41

I’ve had this said to me before, but if they saw me getting a baby, toddler and 2 big Labrador’s out of the car they would probably realise I could actually do with an even bigger car😂

I salute anyone who is fabulous at parking bigger cars! Most parking spaces are just not built for them, I was a great parker when I had my little A1 and would love to just go back to a smaller car ha

SwanRivers · 15/06/2026 13:40

Love the clickbait title! 🏆🏆

You forgot to tell us what you said in reply?

Darragon · 15/06/2026 13:38

AIBU for asking if the sky is blue? Sure lots of people will be on soon to validate that yes, the sky is often blue, and that one person who points out it's sometimes other colours.