Hilariously Horrible Drivers Making Hilariously Horrible Mistakes
Driving itself isn't so bad, but dealing with other people on the road can make anyone grouchy. The world is full of horrendous drivers — the types of drivers that make you wonder how anyone could ever give them a passing grade on their license test.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not stellar behind the wheel, but my mishaps don't even come close to touching these drivers, who border on being a danger to society. Whatever your driving skill level, these utter catastrophes are likely to make you look better by comparison.
Turn The Road Into A Car-cuterie Board
Someone please send a truck filled with aged gouda and brie in the direction of this collision immediately. It might be a bit of a traffic jam, but at least there are snacks for everyone.
It doesn't take much for an accident to become a happy accident, and this just might be one of those situations.
Does This Guy Not Realize How Ironic This Is?
Distracted driving strikes again. This guy is just trying to improve his ability to focus on things, and he evidently is deeply in need of learning some focusing skills for everyday life.
While I can appreciate someone using their car as a home away from home and a place to focus on self improvement, this guy should considering putting it in park first.
Shouldn't Have Thanked Them Yet
This road sign has far too much faith in the people that drive on this road. This car's driver had no regard for the safety of anyone, including themselves, and they definitely had no intention of being careful.
This road sign was put there with the best intentions in mind, but now it just looks like it's being sarcastic.
How...How Does This Even Happen?
Imagine this: you're sixteen years old, and even though you're not supposed to drive the car, your parents aren't around to stop you. What do you say in the phone call to explain you did this?
The best explanation might be that these stunts look cool in GTA 5, so they seemed worth trying out in real life. I think you get free cash for pulling off an insane stunt bonus.
Oh, You Think You're So Special Just Because You Drive A BMW?
The blatant disregard for any of the rules and regulations of parking lots is baffling. Has this person never driven before, or do they just think they reserve the right to just stop and park wherever?
Maybe this person just genuinely feels a sense of freedom in the world. Any spot is a parking spot, so long as they're able to park there.
Think Of The Children!
I'm horrified to think that this driver is in charge of the safety of 40 children multiple times every Monday to Friday. I mean, I'm sure the kids weren't upset about the school time they missed.
I'm not sure how school bus driver job reviews go, but this driver will probably have a few things to talk over with their supervisor.
That's Not The Right Way To Be In A Movie
Just because the movie poster says it's "A Good Day To Die Hard," that doesn't mean they wanted you to try to. Bruce Willis would not be proud of you.
Of course, if this is some form of viral marketing — an interactive billboard, essentially — it's hard not to give the producers of the movie some props.
This Is Not How You Parallel Park
Is this person just terribly misinformed about how parallel parking works, or are they just a huge jerk with no regard for others? You be the judge, but I'm leaning toward jerk.
Maybe there's something akin to dyslexia but for angles. If so, this person meant well — they're just perpetually 90 degrees from perfection.
Why Be The Better Person When You're The Bigger Person?
If you play with fire, you're going to get burned. More aptly, if you try to park in a bus terminal (and not even between the lines), you will get boxed in.
This would feel terribly ominous for the driver returning to that car. Sure, buses can't eat you, but it still feels a little weird to be so thoroughly surrounded by them.
Ohhhhh, We're Halfway There...
Cons: her car is stuck in a really difficult position and will need assistance to get off the median. Pro: she now has a DIY seesaw she can use while she waits.
This is one of those situations that seems salvageable until the tow truck pulls the car off the curb and the undercarriage gets scratched and bent beyond all recognition.
This Cannot Be Good
It's just another average day in the neighborhood: nothing to see here. Cars burst into flames all the time; it's no biggie. Alexa, please play "Burning Up" by the Jonas Brothers.
We all like to think that if we drive safely, our cars won't burst into flames. But I see no indication that this driver was being unsafe, so maybe this has unlocked a new fear.
Well, That's One Way To Go Off-Roading
Honestly, driving on the road is so cliché and overdone. Time to shake it up a bit and start driving on mountainsides through forest terrain in the family sedan. Keep it spicy.
Most people keep their cars oriented with the wheels on the ground. Some flip cars onto their roofs. It takes real skill to get a car to rest at this precarious angle.
Who Has These Passive-Aggressive Sheets Just On Hand?
The person who left this sheet tucked under the windshield wipers of the photo taker's car hates bad parking and is not playing around. They had to print these to leave on cars. That's commitment.
This is definitely embarrassing for the person who can't park, but it might be just as embarrassing for the person committed enough to carry these sheets around.
That's For "Carts", Not "Cars"
Sometimes I really wonder if people who do these kinds of lawless things aren't people at all, and instead are aliens who have invaded humans bodies and have no idea what's societally acceptable.
For those who truly think that they're the main character, maybe they see these cart corrals as protected parking spots for the privileged few.
When The Coach Benches You
The driver is the coach, and this SUV is the unwilling victim of the driver's decisions. To be clear, when people talk about the suspension in a car, this is not what they mean.
I would have assumed that this driver backed up too aggressively and wound up like this. But the pole in the foreground means this isn't likely. That makes me wonder just what angle this car came in at.
Hmmm, Seems A Little Unsafe
This person is either the dumbest driver alive and has no idea how quickly they've created a lethal game of bumper cars, or they are the smartest driver who knows no one will rear end him if they slap on that "flammable" sticker.
In a video game, this would be an incredibly easy enemy to dispatch. Everyone knows that you should just shoot the red fire barrels.
This Is A PSA To Pay Attention To Warning Signs
Perhaps this driver thought nothing bad would happen if they ignored the warning signs on the road and kept driving. They made a calculated decision: They're just bad at math.
For everyone who's ever ignored the "road closed" signs because the immediate road ahead doesn't look closed, this should serve as a powerful lesson.
Horrible Drivers Are Nothing New
This throwback photo of this guy driving on train tracks and probably making a hundred people late for work and school in 1965 reminds us that garbage driving transcends time.
It must be a terrible feeling to accidentally enter a streetcar tunnel, try to remove yourself from the situation, and quickly find that you're in over your head.
Excuse Me, But Are You A Cyclist?
I can't believe that this driver had the audacity to read that the road was closed, decide to absolutely disregard that information, and then swerve into the cycling lane. How rude.
Of course, cyclists are pretty much used to this behavior. In some cities, cycling lanes are merely a suggestion, and mostly serve as auxiliary carpool lanes.
This Isn't What "Share The Road" Means
I don't know how or why this happened, I just know that I hate it. The purpose of car lanes is that you're supposed to stay in them in single file, you dumb-dumbs.
I'm guessing this is a case of the tan car trying to force its way into a lane that the car to its left is unwilling to cede. The car in front of them is an unwitting victim in all of this.
The Driver Looks So Unbothered By This
My favorite part of this photo is that the driver is kind of just chilling there like "whoops, my bad" and waiting for someone to figure out a way to them get out.
Honestly, they could probably just wriggle into the backseat and then out one of the back doors, which would save rescue crews some time and effort.
What Happens In Vegas Impacts Your Insurance Costs For The Rest Of Your Life
There is a lot going on here: the bumper is 10 feet away in the background, the whole hood is crushed, one door (not the driver's side) is open, and the guy in the back is making a panicked phone call.
A walk along the Vegas Strip usually reveals a couple of things: Random supercars parked along the curb, and random supercars completely smashed up by inexperienced drivers.
Girl, Just Book An Appointment At The Salon
Sometimes, the best of us end up multi-tasking while driving: eating a muffin, drinking morning coffee, checking our lipstick in the mirror, etc. However, there is literally no good reason to cut your hair on the road!
Maybe with the coming generations of self-driving cars, we'll finally see hairdressers that offer in-car haircutting services. It might get a little bumpy, though.
These People Have Never Seen Final Destination Apparently
You don't have to have a PhD in physics to know that this is a very bad idea. Let's just hope the truck didn't accelerate suddenly at any point.
It's never safe to travel in a seat without a seatbelt, but this is a whole other level of danger when compared to riding in the bed of a pickup truck.
I'm Going To Throw Hands At This Truck Owner
I am so upset that this evil owner is not only leaving their fluffy friend in the cold in the back but also doing it so unsafely. Somebody call the Humane Society.
From what we can see, there isn't even a person in the passenger seat. Move that poor doggo into the warm cab, pronto.
Please Keeps Your Arms And Legs Inside The Vehicle
While this is not an example of bad driving, nor is it technically illegal, I still hate it with a passion. Please, put your foot back inside the vehicle for everyone's sake.
Jeeps offer a unique opportunity for drivers to dangle their feet outside of the vehicle, but just because they can doesn't mean they should.
...Practice What You Preach, Please
You hate to see this level of hypocrisy. If you're going to be out there trying to tell people what they should do, at least have the discipline to do it yourself.
It's incredible to see that this sticker was stuck there so purposefully and then ignored — quite possibly by the same person who put the sticker there in the first place.
"I Can Carry Both, I'll Just Stack Them"
I want to know: a) What was the thought process that led to this happening? b) How did they stack the green car on top of the truck? c) Why is South Carolina like this?
If we use toddler logic, of course it's possible to stack things on other things on flatbeds. But the real world is a little less forgiving when things go wrong.
You're Supposed To Stop Behind The Arms At The Train Tracks
I really hope that this truck is far enough back that it's not actually going to be in the oncoming train's path. Otherwise, to the driver of this U-Haul: U-Dead.
On the other hand, if this driver purchased the top insurance option for their U-Haul, there's really no financial reason not to completely destroy the truck.
Use The Mirrors To Your Advantage
I would like to shake this clever person's hand. Flipping people off when they cut you off is so last year. From now on, we're getting license plates to let them know what we think of them.
It's kind of surprising that California's DMV didn't catch this. I'm guessing that they're now a little more aware of cheeky customized plates like this one.
Getting That Foot Tan In
If you're in the front seat of a parked car, it's pretty comfortable to crank the window down, recline the seat, and lean your feet out the window.
It might make for a pleasant way to doze off on a summer day, but if you're going to do this, just make sure the car isn't actively driving down a highway at that time.
They Found The One Obstacle
When you look at this picture, there's a vast expanse of flat concrete — it's a veritable vehicular playground — with ample space for donuts, stunts, and even jumps for the daredevils among us.
With this in mind, it's truly impressive that the driver of this pickup managed to find the one obstacle in the area and literally impale their truck on it.
Sun's Out, Everything's Out
When it's a hot day, with the sun's heat reflecting back off of the hot pavement, it's tough for motorcycle riders because they don't have the luxury of air conditioning.
Yes, it might be tempting to strip down in order to cool off and work on that tan, but it's actually pretty important to have at least minimal protective gear in this situation.
That's What I Call Tailgating
One of the advantages of driving a lifted pickup, or any vehicle that places the driver high above the road, is the increased visibility. It really seems like it's possible to see everyone.
That said, sometimes this causes drivers to miss the forest for the trees — or, more literally, to miss the cars right in front of them because they're too focused on the big picture.
Entitlement In A Nutshell
The Redditor who posted this pic provided some context, saying that the driver of the white Tesla could have backed up 15 feet or so, which would have allowed the truck to make a wide turn and leave.
Instead, the driver decided to hold their ground, forcing the truck driver to execute a 50-point turn, which caused traffic to back up. What's their next trick, buying Twitter?
Almost Made It
You're never really supposed to drive over curbs, but running up the occasional curb isn't going to cause major damage to your car. In most cases, at least.
That said, if you drive at a good clip into a curb that isn't meant to be driven over, you're likely going to have a bad time.
The Evidence Remains
This car was hit by another car that immediately sped off, thereby removing any evidence that they were ever at the scene of the crime. Or, at least, that's what the would-be hit-and-runner thought.
Unfortunately for them, they left a rather crucial piece of identifying evidence wedged into the car that they drove into.
The Perks Of A Dirty Car
No one denies that this dusty bumper could use a wash. But the dust served a valuable purpose in this case, as the license plate number of a hit-and-run driver is literally embossed into the grime.
I'm going to save this picture so I can show it to anyone who ever tries to judge my dirty car. And if one of them looks particularly nervous, I'll know why.
Can't Reverse Out Of This
I'm not sure if things are better off when a car simply plunges a few feet off of an elevated roadway, or when a car becomes precariously perched against the side of a building like this.
In any event, the driver will have some explaining to do and a higher premium when they renew their auto insurance.
When You're The Idiot
Credit to the Redditor who posted this, who freely acknowledged that, in this case, the bad driver was them. Imagine filling up at the gas station, getting distracted, driving home, and discovering this.
I'm not sure whether or not I'd be too embarrassed to attempt to return the hose to its rightful gas station. If I followed my impulses, nobody would ever see this again.
When You've Got A 'Dillo In Your Grill-O
Alright, this armadillo hasn't made its way up to the grill of the car yet, but it's clearly getting there. If you're wondering why someone won't pull it out, they've tried.
It seems like the armadillo wants to make this its new home, and it has a death grip on the internal workings of the car, making it impossible to pull out.
Not How You Fill Up
Look, if gas is cheap, it's a good chance to fill up your cars and even to top up any of the (safe and approved) gas cans you might have in your garage.
For Exhibit A of things not to do, just look at this pic. She's going to have gasoline sloshing all over her car.
Come Sail Away
There's nothing like riding in a boat: Feeling the sun on your skin, the fresh air passing through your hair, and seeing oncoming drivers and wondering just what on Earth you're doing.
This boat was made for sitting in, but I think that's supposed to happen after it's launched into the water. You know, not while it's being hauled along a winding highway.
They Didn't Even Try
It's pretty common to see questionably secured loads in the back of a pickup truck with its hitch down. Usually, they'll use bungee cords or warning flags to add some semblance of safety.
In this case, the driver just doesn't care. They need to haul gravel, and they're going to haul gravel.
That's One Way To Turn Left
It's just a fact of driving that the left turn lane isn't always long enough to accommodate every car that wants to turn left.
That said, there's a difference between a typical traffic backup and a lefturnpocalypse, which is what we're looking at here. The longer I study this photo, the worse it gets.
They Almost Made A Clean Break
This is what happens when a would-be car thief successfully breaks into a dealership, successfully turns on the ignition of a car, successfully drives it, and then forgets to take into account that the doorway isn't wide enough.
They tried, they failed, and they left all evidence of their attempted crime right there for the employees to discover in the morning.
This Car Is A Wedge
We've seen small cars get wedged under trucks and buses before, but rarely will you ever see such a perfect fit. This car looks like it was designed to get stuck under school buses.
Whoever was at fault here, it was no doubt an exciting and memorable day for any kids riding on that bus.
They Can't Blame Traffic
This traffic accident in Belgrade, Serbia, isn't particularly remarkable on its own. But when you consider that these are the only two cars visible in this vast expanse — there aren't even parked cars anywhere — it becomes breathtaking.
Imagine driving through a nearly car-free wasteland, only to rear-end the only other car in the whole city.
Red Means Stop, I Think
While I want to applaud people who show the initiative to learn a new skill, this is a little bit alarming. Seriously, how long does it take the average person to learn the difference between the gas and brake pedals?
I'm wondering what kinds of mishaps this driver encountered before they decided to make their car idiot-proof.
This Is Traffic Hell
We've all found ourselves in the middle of a confusing intersection at the peak of rush hour, with drivers ignoring all niceties and norms and embracing their feral side.
The next time this happens to you, think back to this photo. Things can get bad in traffic, but conditions rarely get this bad.
