The Bobby Bones Show started a conversation about annoying driving habits, both from drivers and passengers.
One of the first habits mentioned was pulling too far into an intersection and blocking traffic. Amy admitted she has done it before, even though it’s frustrating when it happens. They explained that it’s one of those situations where you end up stuck in the middle of traffic while other drivers are trying to turn, and it feels embarrassing because everyone is looking at you. Amy said she tries to give people grace in those situations because she’s been there herself. Still, she admitted those moments can be mortifying when you realize you’ve blocked an entire lane of traffic.
Bobby said those kinds of situations have made him extra cautious. Even when the light turns green, if traffic is backed up ahead, he often waits until there’s a clear path before pulling forward. He said the worst part of being stuck in the middle is the looks from other drivers, which usually leads to him silently mouthing “I’m sorry” while they stare.
The conversation then shifted to habits inside the car. According to a list they referenced, the most annoying passenger behavior is backseat driving, with 42% of people saying it’s the worst. Eddie admitted that he is definitely the backseat driver in his relationship. When his wife is driving, he often points things out, like reminding her when it’s time to go at a four-way stop. Bobby said he can also be a backseat driver, especially because he’s used to being behind the wheel. Since his wife drives a lot too, he sometimes finds himself worrying she’s going to hit something when she’s turning on the right side. Amy said her version of backseat driving is more about reacting than giving instructions. She admitted that she gasps or grabs onto something when she feels nervous as a passenger. Bobby said his wife does something similar by grabbing the handle above the door, which always makes him wonder if she thinks the car is about to flip over. He also admitted he sometimes tells his wife to brake when he thinks she’s not slowing down quickly enough for the car in front of them. When asked if he ever presses his foot against the floorboard like there’s an imaginary brake, he said he might do that without even realizing it.
Another habit that came up was leaving trash in the car. Eddie said this is a constant issue with his kids, so he’s made it a routine that whenever they arrive somewhere, everyone has to grab their trash before getting out. Bobby said something that bothers him is when people slam his car door too hard. He explained that he’s careful when riding in an Uber to close the door gently but still make sure it fully shuts. If someone gets out of his car and slams the door, he joked that they might never be invited to ride in his car again. Another common annoyance mentioned was passengers yelling “brake,” which several of them admitted to doing themselves. They also talked about people putting their feet on the dashboard. Bobby said he might do that on long road trips if he’s wearing socks, although his wife complains when it leaves sock prints on the windshield. He added that sometimes he stops doing it because he starts thinking about what would happen in an accident and realizes how dangerous it could be.
The discussion continued with other annoying passenger habits, including complaining about someone’s driving. Bobby said his version usually comes out as dramatic reactions where he thinks they’re about to crash rather than directly criticizing the driver. Eating messy or smelly food in the car was another habit that came up. Bobby tries not to eat much in the car unless he’s in a rush, while his wife prefers to keep their vehicle extremely clean and organized. Eddie joked that having kids will likely change that level of cleanliness. He said that once kids are involved, keeping a car spotless becomes much more difficult. They also talked about people changing the music without asking. Bobby has a clear rule in his car: whoever is driving gets to control the music. He said his usual music choices are either ’90s emo rock—what his wife jokingly calls “uncle music”—or ’90s country. She prefers music from the 2000s, which he thinks may have something to do with their decade-plus age difference.
Amy added that road rage is another habit that bothers her. She said it’s uncomfortable being in a car with someone who gets overly angry at other drivers, and it’s just as frustrating when another driver directs road rage toward her.
