Have you ever noticed, in traffic, anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac! 'Would you look at this idiot? Take a look at this idiot right here, just creeping along : woah, look at that maniac go!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People judge drivers differently based on speed relative to themselves.
- In plain terms
- You think slow drivers are stupid and fast drivers are crazy.
- What can you take from it?
- Check your bias while driving.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we judge other drivers?
- Is speed always dangerous?
Another view
It simplifies the reasons why people drive at different speeds.
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