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Types of Drivers Travelling is inevitable in this day and age and driving is the most accessible form of travelling. However, there are various types of drivers on the road and they vary from speedy drivers to the slow riders, reckless drivers to distracted driver, the tailgaters and so on. Speedy drivers are the most aggressive and common type of drivers, they switch lanes swiftly and behave like they are the only ones on the road. In addition to that, they are not the safest drivers and can be very reckless and occasionally put other people at risk. Moreover, they are impatient and seem like they are racing against time. These drivers have unsatisfactory driving record owing to many traffic violations and speeding tickets, and they struggle to find affordable auto insurance.Furthermore, they are the reason behind the introduction of speed cameras and speed limits being imposed. They are constantly swerving, speeding, and braking abruptly. This can make it easier for the driver to lose control and swerve if they are not paying close attention. They may appear confused and fearful at every stop, which makes it easier for you to identify them. Drivers should be educated to take precautions against these types of drivers as they have the ability to negatively impact your day. However, it is important that you don’t try to compete with them and the best approach is to stay miles away from them because they are unpredictable by nature. The next genre of drivers that we encounter routinely are the slow ones as they believe it is always good to drive slowly. Although, driving slowly and carefully is appropriate in many situations, however it is not always safe. Furthermore, these drivers drive slower than the speed limit recommended and are wary of accelerating to merge with other traffic. Additionally, their lack of consideration for the speed limits makes them a danger on the road. In comparison, speedy drivers can make you nervous but the slow drivers can make you impatient and frustrated.

Another important category is the distracted driver. These drivers are always multi-tasking, that includes texting, making calls, eating or drinking, browsing on Facebook, and even skyping while driving and it feels like driving is the last thing on their mind. In addition to that, they appear to have short attention span while driving and it compromises the safety of their passengers and other motorists. Distracted driving is the leading cause of collisions on the road and is very common occurrence among young novice drivers especially teenagers. In the book “Accidents Analysis and Prevention,” David Neyens and Linda Boyle describes teenagers as the overrepresented drivers in the distracted driving and it involves four categories: cognitive, cell phone related, in vehicle and passenger related distractions (206-212). It is really important to reduce disruptions while driving and focus on the road in order to prevent accidents.

The next category is the drivers who engage in road rages. These drivers are constantly in a hurry and will do all kinds of illegal things to pass you and other drivers. Flashing lights, obscene gestures and language, and bursting blood vessels are tell-tale signs of the road rage. Moreover, the drivers who are associated with road rages may have a history of illicit drug abuse, increased aggression, personality disorders, and alcohol abuse. In addition to that, these drivers have no patience and take great offence at even the minor mistakes or any perceived errors by others. In the article “Road Rage-a psychiatric phenomenon” the author explores the relationship between road rage and psychiatric morbidity and it aims to estimate the prevalence of road rage and its association with demographic and psychiatric factors (S. Stansfeld 277-286). It is better to stay away from them and give them plenty of space to not to be the target of their anger. The next category involves the obnoxious tailgater and they are more aggressive when it comes to their driving habits. You may find them driving recklessly along the highway, right behind you, and waiting behind you. You could also see them getting closer, jeopardizing your safety while on the road. Moreover, these drivers are very dangerous, you are advised to stay away from them by speeding up moderately or moving over. Slow drivers are the next type of drivers and are usually the old drivers. These types of driver like to sit too close to the steering wheel. In addition to that, they give turn signals miles in advance and tend to cause an unintentional disruption in traffic flows. They make it really hard to merge on and off the highway because they are driving painfully slowly. Although careful and safe driving is encouraged but they tend to be extra vigilant. Due to their old age, their declining sight, hearing and slower reflexes can make them danger on the road. Furthermore, the next familiar type of drivers is the student drivers. Student drivers drive painfully slowly and are overly vigilant. In addition to that, their hands are cemented at the 10 and 2 positions and are very nervous. They are the only drivers that abide by the highway code and actually follow all the rules of the

road. They always let someone else pull in front of them and do proper signal, also they approach junctions with care and adhere to the speed limit. However, they can get very nervous and their nervousness can manifest itself in low speeds and swerving as they try to center themselves in a lane. Though it can be very frustrating to drive behind a student driver, but it is critical that they should not be intimidated by honking or tailgating them because it can result in swerving or braking abruptly and can lead to accidents on the road Another type of drivers includes the drivers who blow their horn repeatedly to hurry others in front of them or make a statement about their presence on the road. They are very easy to identify because they will ensure their presence on the road by honking. If you are in front of a loud honker, you may be tempted to drive in reverse. Moreover, there is another subclass in this category are the drivers who blasts loud music on the road. These drivers enjoy imposing their loud music on everyone they share the road with. Moreover, they are leading cause of noise pollution on the road. Unless you find their noise pleasant, avoid getting any closer. The roads are filled with the different kind of drivers, whether you are speedy one or slow one, it is critical for each and every driver to assume personal responsibility for their role in road safety. Awareness of our own driving behaviors can lead to improvement in our attitudes.

Work Cited Neyens, David m., and Linda ng Boyle. “The Effect of Distractions on the Crash.” Accident Analysis and Prevention, vol. 39, Elsevier, 2007, pp. 206–212. Fong, G., Frost, D. & Stansfeld, S.” Road rage: a psychiatric phenomenon?” Soc Psychiatry Psychiatry Epidemiol 36, pp. 277–286 (2001)....