Is it common for people not to drive?

You’re just a regular person. But actually, not driving is becoming increasingly common (15.3 percent of Americans aged 18-39 get by without a license these days). Still, plenty of driving folks be judging us, for no good reason.

Why do people drive so close together?

Another reason cars tend to clump together on the highway is our tendency to follow a lead car, particularly one that is moving a few miles per hour faster than us. When they begin to brake, cars trailing by less than a mile can similarly slow down to the speed limit, thus avoiding any traffic violations.

Can a doctor tell you you can’t drive?

Under California law, doctors are required to report anyone to the DMV who suffers from any medical or mental condition that may impact his/her ability to drive safely. Note that doctors themselves cannot directly revoke a driver’s license. Only doctors are required by law to report medical conditions to the DMV.

Why are some drivers so bad at driving?

Now think about this: The odds are that one of those drivers–who really seem to have you sandwiched in there–has a gene that makes them a shitty driver. Better go ahead and buckle up too while you’re at it. The human body produces a protein called BDNF which is responsible for maintaining the health of our synapses.

Why do drivers feel more stressed when driving?

“They feel more stress because they can’t use their vision properly and do long-range traffic planning,” says driver training consultant David Baker. “Drivers are often more concentrated on defending the indefensible, the space between them and the car in front, rather than on the cooperative aspect of driving in traffic,” says Baker.

Why is Gran Turismo so bad for driving?

Studies showed women can play Gran Turismo for eight hours straight, drive home in the heaviest rush-hour traffic ever and never once scream, “Get that piece of shit out of my way you festering communist anal wart .” This one is not only a cause for bad driving everywhere, but also about half of the bad stuff that happens in the world.

Why do drivers stay back in traffic?

“Drivers are often more concentrated on defending the indefensible, the space between them and the car in front, rather than on the cooperative aspect of driving in traffic,” says Baker. “When they’re shown how, they can see and feel the benefits of staying back and having more control.