What Type Of Driver Are You?
The next time your driving down the street take a moment to glance at the drivers around you and notice how they drive and what they are doing. Look at what they are driving and what it says about them. In my business I have to deal everyday with all types of drivers. The following is a sample of the categories they seem to fall into. See if you fit any of the following driver profiles.
CAPTAIN PICARD: This is the guy (or lady) that seems to know only one speed-Warp Factor 5 and seem to take advantage of every new technological gadget known to man. They drive like they are trying to set the land speed record and only hit the brakes when absolutly necessary. If their car had phasers and deflector shields they would simply blast or bump other cars out of the way. Can usually be seen talking on a cell phone while making notes in a PDA. Tend to drive upscale SUV's and imports. Some of my least favorite customers because they abuse their cars, never do maintenance yet want it fixed immediately at little cost. They pay no attention to noises or warning lights until it's too late. Always in a hurry and it's impossible to talk with them abiut their car because of the cell phone that is permanently fused to their ear.
NASCAR FAN: These people also drive at breakneck speed, but unlike Picard's they like to weave in and out of traffic. They also enjoy riding right on the rear bumper of the car ahead (known as drafting, for those of you unfamiliar to NASCAR racing). They usually drive pickup trucks or midsize two door domestic coupes. You may see a sticker or two on the rear with the name or car number of their favorite race driver. Personally, I have #3 on my car, and my wife accuses me of drafting, but I know I don't.
THE GRAPES OF WRATH: Okay, this is more of a economic class than driving type, but we still have to deal with them on the road anyway. These are the cars that should have been retired long ago. You can usually pick them out from the baling wire and duct tape used to hold various pieces on the body. There is also usally one or more wheels that wobble so bad that you just know it's going to fall off any minute. These people tend to pile so much junk in their cars that they can't see out the rear window. I have actually refused to work on cars in this condition before because I was of what might be lurking in all that mess or what disease I could contract. Always complain about the cost of repairs, but usually have money. Favorite excuses for not maintaining car properly: "I'm getting ready to trade it in." and "Just fix it good enough to get by." They get mad when it breaks down again two years later eventhough they haven't taken time to have it inspected or properly repaired since the last time they were in.
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