Quiz: What Kind of Driver Are You?

Cars have a way of transforming the human personality, especially when a person slips behind the wheel. Nice, normal, relaxed people can transform into monsters that threaten the fabric of society. Wondering how driving changes you? Take this quiz from us at Sheehy Nissan of Mechanicvsille to find out. An answer key at the end will help you interpret your answers.

1. You’re on a two-lane road (one lane in each direction) with a double-yellow line in the center. You are behind a driver that is moving at about 20 mph (the speed limit is 45). What do you do?
1. Ride up to the car’s bumper while leaning on your horn, flashing your lights, and waving vulgar sign language out your window.
2. Pass the car illegally on the left or right to get in front of it and then slow down to about 10 mph to teach that driver a lesson.
3. No one says any one person must go the speed limit.
4. Establish a safe following distance and set your cruise control to match the speed of the car in front of you and enjoy the scenery.
2. You are driving on an interstate highway where the speed limit is 55. How fast are you driving?

1. The capabilities of my car and the appearance of flashing blue lights are the only speed limits I know.
2. I go 8 mph over the speed limit at all times. If I’m feeling lucky, I’ll jack that up to 15 or 20.
3. I will go 55, but I see the speed limit is changing up ahead, so in a few seconds I can lawfully jack up my speed to 65.
4. I’m afraid my speedometer reads too fast, so I’ll go about 10 mph slower than the speed limit just to be safe.
2. You’re approaching an intersection that has a light that just turned yellow. You’ve stopped for 15 red lights already, so you don’t think you should have to stop again. What do you do?

1. Put the pedal to the metal and run it. You must break the cycle to get better luck.
2. Use your illegal traffic light changer to give yourself a green light.
3. Stop, but complain about how the government is making you late.
4. Calmly stop, knowing that you have planned enough travel time so you won’t be late.

4. What part of your car do you appreciate the most?
1. The gas pedal.
2. The nitrous oxide power boost system.
3. The all-around airbags.
4. The fuel economy rating.

5. According to your belief system, who or what makes the roads you travel most dangerous?
1. Police.
2. Traffic lights.
3. People who don’t wear their seatbelt.
4. Poorly maintained roads.

6. Why did you get your last ticket?
1. The cop saw my “Life is Good” bumper sticker and wanted to prove it wrong.
2. I was the slowest speeder out there.
3. OMG. I had a burnt-out taillight and didn’t even know it! Thank you officer!
4. Failure to drive the minimum speed.

If you answered A or B to all six questions, you are an aggressive and irresponsible driver. You should check into a counseling program immediately. If you answered A or B to three or more questions, you are an annoying driver who could lose control at any moment. If you answered A or B to zero to two questions, you are very relaxed and responsible, but you might become a victim of road rage.