Or do you know someone who is one?
What is the proper way to handle a backseat driver?
There was one time I was driving and one of the passengers in my backseat was committing this offense. I just said, in a very bland voice, "Gee, I didn't know I had a steering wheel in the backseat."
She acted like it was a joke. heh Oh well, at least she stopped.
2007-03-28 14:00:02 · 11 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I no longer drive, myself, but I do still own a car which I allow my boyfriend to use. As a result, I tend to be a backseat driver. But I feel this is my right, since I own the car and I pay insurance on it. If he wants to drive my car, then he has to take care of it. He likes to drive the car hard, but since I want it to last awhile, I prefer he be more gentle with it.
I also say something if I'm riding in a car with someone and the way they are driving makes me feel unsafe. I don't think that makes me a backseat driver, though. I think the driver has a responsibility to ensure the safety of his or her passengers and not take risks that compromise their safety.
However, backseat drivers who simply like to sit there and say 'turn left', 'the light is red, slow down', 'pass that car', etc can be very annoying. If it gets to the point where the person is being a major distraction, then I don't think you would be out of place to tell them that the next time they open their mouth to boss you around, they can get out and walk. And if they decide to test you, then follow through on that threat. I had to do that once before and that solved the problem.
2007-03-28 14:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Venin_Noir 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a backseat driver besides I'm 4'7 feet tall for my age I'm 29 years old. But anyway I'm a backseat driver because number 1 I sit on a booster seat because I'm too short for my age, number 2 I want to be safe, number 3 I love being chauffeured to get around, and number 4 I love to be treated like a princess.
2015-10-04 14:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course and I feel a lot safer as a backseat driver. If I'm driving thats the only time I sit in the front. So I'm a huge fan and big backseat driver
2015-08-26 15:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Victoria 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes Only when I'm not driving but if I'm not driving I sit in the backseat on a boosterseat because I'm one inch smaller to 5 feet
2016-03-03 23:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and growing up when I was living in New York I was. And also I care about car safety so I ride in the backseat
2016-04-07 15:39:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the proper way to handle a backseat driver? Get a motorcylce or move to a city where you can walk or use the subway to get where you want. Plus, it's good for the environment.
2007-03-28 15:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kady 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
firstly i'd desire to assert as a "real existence" buddy of yours...I even have been in the motor vehicle with you and being a back seat motive force is a freakin requirement...and so is the oh **** bar you little velocity racer.....as for the different backseat abilites.....we could merely watch the tape returned, precise growth???
2016-12-19 15:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by inkeles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i am like this because i have been in way too many accidents when other people are driving. i drive my fiance nuts cause i am always telling him how to drive, especially when he is driving my truck under my insurance (he isnt covered by my policy)
2007-03-28 15:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wasnt until i got in an accident now anyones driving scares me
2007-03-28 14:23:02 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do it when I think my opinion is needed. Usually from the front seat though.
2007-03-28 14:14:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋