I think the problem is most people suck at driving but they are forced to because there are literally no alternative methods of transportation in like 95% of burgerland. A robust public transit system would do a lot to mitigate this, both tailgaters and tailgatees.

[–] Acute_Engles@hexbear.net 44 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Honestly I find myself saying "I really wish you didn't have to drive" to myself a lot while commuting

[–] WhatDoYouMeanPodcast@hexbear.net 16 points 3 weeks ago

If I start thinking that then I start thinking about the kind of life I'd have in a civilized society and it makes me very sad so I don't do that.

[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 27 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

There are so many people for which driving is the favorite part of their day.

[–] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 26 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Many of whom also suck at driving

[–] InexplicableLunchFiend@hexbear.net 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

they think they are "good" at driving because they pass a bunch of cars every time they drive but very few pass them. Mario Kart mentality

[–] BountifulEggnog@hexbear.net 9 points 3 weeks ago

Everyone is 12

[–] nothx@hexbear.net 16 points 3 weeks ago

Most of my commute is down from the mountainous area of my state, so I don’t mind the windy backroads at all. It kind of does end up being a highlight of my day at Soul Sucking Job LLC.

[–] LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins@hexbear.net 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

visible-disgust

[–] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

driving like rallycross is fun, a suburban commute is hell and anyone who genuinely likes that needs reeducation

[–] quarrk@hexbear.net 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Driving can be therapeutic in a way that’s hard to describe. I could find some sort of satisfaction driving almost anything; bus, forklift, riding mower, Zamboni… something about steering a machine around a space just scratches the itch. It helps if you have the right vehicle and a manual transmission to maximize the stimming potential.

I wouldnt impose this on all of society, but I’m sure there are others like this, that’s why so many people dream of being a bus driver

[–] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 5 points 3 weeks ago

It helps if you have the right vehicle and a manual transmission to maximize the stimming potential.

I recently started working out heel toe shifting and it's super fun.

I wouldnt impose this on all of society

Especially the person who would rather watch tiktok videos instead of focusing on driving their Kia Telluride or whatever

[–] BanMeFromPosting@hexbear.net 3 points 3 weeks ago

Same reason I love sailing at night. Just pure nothing but the view.

[–] ProletarianDictator@hexbear.net 4 points 3 weeks ago

The venn diagram of people who like their suburban commute and divorced dads is a circle.