That is a no on the road

Syriana Castilleja, Staff Writer

December 2, 2024

Driving pet peeves vary from person to person, although the most popular pet peeve amongst LHS students is not using a blinker (Artwork by Syri Castilleja)

Undoubtedly, the vast majority of drivers have experienced a form of road rage once or twice before. Risky activities, from tailgating the person ahead to swerving between lanes, generally annoy those nearby. A survey was sent to LHS students that asked respondents to provide driving pet peeves and grievances. Surprisingly, unity can be found within the LHS student body.

Pet Peeves

Artwork by Syri Castilleja

Blinkers and speed limits

Two verdicts on irritating actions have been made clear: the lack of proper blinker use and the failure to reach the speed limit. These two actions commonly lead to anger for a great majority of students. It is not that hard to signal when merging or turning. Keep in mind this is a simple standard that all drivers are held to. But also, blinkers prevent accidents. Furthermore, the speed limit is put in place for a reason and is averagely slow anyway. A piece of advice: use signals when turning and make sure to drive the speed limit. Easy, right?

Artwork by Syri Castilleja

Car brands and models

Those who own a driver’s license can effortlessly come up with a car brand or model that angers them for no apparent reason. Kia Souls, for example, are apparently bothersome. The strong distaste for Kia Souls might be due to their cube-like shape; however, one vehicle in particular is the most disturbing: the Tesla Cybertruck. Compared to the Kia Soul, the Cybertruck is substantially disliked. Likewise, Toyotas and pickup trucks in general infuriate people. It would be smart to consider the above when purchasing a new vehicle, yet that really slims down the options available.

The little factors

Additionally, tiny details poorly affect the time one spends in a car. These can include Spotify ads or poor music playing, and several individuals might argue that cops play an agitating role as well. However, one vastly agreed upon idea is that construction is awful, despite the fact that it solves troublesome potholes. Finally, one might argue that it is best for absolutely no one to be on the road. This opinion is not entirely favorable for most others.

Passengers

Another important consideration is how to properly act while being a passenger. Bad passengers typically lead to a bad trip. Seriously, just bring food and everyone will be happy. But, to all of the amazing mothers out there, please stop acting as though your child is a bad driver. For instance, gently breaking will not cause someone to fly forward in their seat. This is a universal experience when learning to drive, but it should not be since it is incredibly vexing.

Strikingly, there are numerous pet peeves shared among the LHS student body when it comes to driving. Fingers crossed, word will spread and change will happen, especially in regards to blinkers. Strong opinions were shared on the subject of annoyances, and rightfully so. Most importantly, be mindful of those around you and drive safely.

About the Contributor

Syriana Castilleja, Staff Writer

Syriana Castilleja is a senior at LHS and is a first-year staff writer on the Statesman. Castilleja spends time listening to music outside of school and planning her next concert or vacation. In the summer, she can be found hiking, tanning and cruising on the jet ski. Shopping obsessed, Castilleja works at a daycare and babysits often to keep up with the clothing bills. Castilleja plans on pursuing a career in early childhood education at USD.

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That is a no on the road

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