Half of the time I’m in traffic, I’m calculating how many minutes I’m losing to brake lights, and the other half, I’m wondering how some people even got their licenses. So if you’ve ever side-eyed someone doing 40 in the fast lane, this one’s for you too.
To reassure you that we’re all in it together, we’ve rounded up the funniest, most painfully accurate driving memes that capture what life behind the wheel looks like on modern roads. Buckle up, daily commuters and weekend B-road enjoyers — it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Of course, different cultures have different relationships with cars, but according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Valvoline.com, the average daily American commutes approximately 35 minutes. The figure might seem inconsequential, but it adds up to about 152 hours — or 19 full workdays — a year, just for getting to and back from work in their cars.
Given how much time they spend in their cars, it should come as no surprise that 68 percent of Americans said their whole day could be ruined by a bad commute.
And only a lucky few have the privilege to do it on their terms. In fact, less than 1 in 10 Americans say they don’t encounter any traffic on their typical daily commute.
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63 percent of Americans said that commuting time was a major part of their job decision, and for many, work starts the moment they enter the car, not when they clock in.
With time, however, people learn how to adapt to it. About one-third of commuters use their drive to visualize their workday and make to-do lists in their head.
28 percent of commuters make phone calls on their drive, and more than 1 in 10 improve themselves in other ways, like learning a language with audio.
And these things add up. While the survey found that a stressful commute can ruin your whole day, 71 percent of Americans find their commute peaceful and even relaxing.
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Commuting falls into a category carmakers call “severe driving,” and that’s not because of driving style but rather the types of trips you’re making.
Heavy stop-and-go traffic, short journeys, frequent idling, and sustained highway travel in cold or hot temperatures can result in more wear and tear on the engine. So it’s important to keep up with regularly scheduled maintenance and use proper, quality products for your vehicle to help prevent costly and inconvenient breakdowns.
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The survey also asked drivers what they believe to be the worst nightmares you can experience on your commute, and the top five were:
Flat tire — 38 percent;Engine overheating — 25 percent;Wiper malfunction — 22 percent;Running out of gas — 21 percent;Transmission issues — 19 percent. #14
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When it comes to confidence, it seems that experience is the key. A new survey of 2,000 American drivers, split evenly with 500 per generation, discovered that only 30% of Gen Z believe their generation drives more safely than others.
That’s a sharp contrast to the faith other age groups have in themselves. 43% of Millennials, 60% of Gen X, and 63% of Baby Boomers place themselves above the rest when asked the same question.
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Many could also be making better choices. 19% of Gen Z admitted to keeping their phone in their lap while driving — on par with Millennials (18%) and more than Gen X (10%) and Baby Boomers (3%). Only 12% of Gen Z keep their phones completely out of reach, such as in a bag or purse, trailing behind 15% of Millennials, 20% of Gen X, and 27% of Boomers who take that precaution. I hope none of you are scrolling through these memes behind the wheel!
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