I'm Honestly In Complete And Total Shock After Seeing These 32 People Who Should Never Be Allowed To Drive A Car Again
Driving is a privilege that comes with immense responsibility. However, some individuals seem to have missed the memo on safe and sensible driving practices. From oversized loads to blatant disregard for safety, the following 32 examples will leave you in complete and total shock. Here are some of the most egregious offenders:
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The person about to drive with a 20-foot beam sticking out of their car: <img alt="person trying to fit a plank of wood in car" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CB9H39vF2rg4Am9FrfGRcg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MzM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/569be969e81e848d58433ae581a10a28" class="caas-img"> This individual seems to believe their car is a magic portal, capable of swallowing oversized objects without consequence.
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The person who is going to have the best Christmas ever, safety be damned: <img alt="christmas tree on a car" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0xxS_qnMYNDA22rRmrZ5nA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/2d02234ca7e994421bb3fdc5958cec4a" class="caas-img"> A Christmas tree on the roof is a holiday staple, but this person takes it to a whole new level of danger.
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The person who was kind enough to make sure the dresser stayed put on the highway: <img alt="Person sitting on the trunk of a car to hold a dresser on top of it" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/q3Nyem9Z1YY8pK1u4C7rVw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk4OQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/d0ee570112b42d009f4b23395ae42df5" class="caas-img"> This person's dedication to securing their dresser is admirable, but their method is downright terrifying.
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The person driving the very chic camo-car: <img alt="A car completely covered in branches and leaves drives down a residential street" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.MfRDowlkdObgbjBnGTQJQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/f34aedf802b8f220d64a5675a7b46c83" class="caas-img"> This driver's attempt at camouflage is impressive, but it's also a recipe for disaster on the road.
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The person driving with a bumper television: <img alt="A large Hisense Roku TV box is strapped to the side of a white car with yellow straps in a parking lot" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rKPibEGEJnfKiwUJce0tCQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc4OA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/9f2cec42859eaa6b555dbf30b27b6f94" class="caas-img"> This driver's commitment to multitasking is admirable, but their safety awareness is severely lacking.
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The person driving with a car full of bricks as if they're a cartoon character: <img alt="A pickup truck loaded with bricks drives on a highway. The truck's tailgate is down, and the rear bumper is dented" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8ibm7YNviVGuiwDbk39N.g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE3MDc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/70ffb8d981ffa27f796faf09561bb8fe" class="caas-img"> This driver seems to have mistaken their vehicle for a cartoon, where physics doesn't apply.
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The most relaxed person in the world: <img alt="A person in a car extends their foot through the driver's side window while driving on a road. Trees and street signs are visible in the background" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fCsynBFZuSc8nfGoQAeo0A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/eb0ad844cc0114548b735a12f5d1a223" class="caas-img"> This driver's nonchalance is impressive, but it's also a clear violation of safety protocols.
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The person driving with a shield buffer: <img alt="A pickup truck is driving on a road with large, circular pipes awkwardly loaded and extending out from both sides of the vehicle" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Zs4FMp6d8jqLqDfVmhQGTA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/53e191ef6ced37f3aa779e8fb69699f7" class="caas-img"> This driver's attempt at creating a makeshift shield is creative, but highly unsafe.
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The person driving with the Jinpachi Tekken 2 haircut: <img alt="car driving with planks of wood coming out both sides" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/MekPWEVv3121r16CQFKDuQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/5b15c9a20ef2289c607d80cd14e49441" class="caas-img"> This driver's car looks like it's auditioning for a role in a post-apocalyptic movie.
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The person driving with an EXTENDED ladder: <img alt="Pickup truck with a ladder in the back that extends across another highway lane" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/B0M7dzdJxM3SAtLMAoyFvQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/79688ad53a96b4114a0b39cd238a68ad" class="caas-img"> This driver's ladder is so long, it could double as a bridge.
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The person playing Car Jenga: <img alt="A red convertible car with a large stack of wooden pallets held by the driver is seen on a busy street" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ssITbfQkCppiOpYLxBoQjQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwMzc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/fed73d0d3de40f0aaa2a68bb5b2a54d1" class="caas-img"> This driver's Jenga skills are put to the test, but not in a safe or sensible way.
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The person clutching a plank of wood for dear life: <img alt="A pickup truck on the highway with a person in the passenger seat holding a plank of wood outside the car" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L6QQirK_yFPgH5IOELyZSA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExMDg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/999f1cd5cc4e17e76f17e703904593d5" class="caas-img"> This passenger's grip on the plank of wood is strong, but their grip on safety is weak.
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The person who definitely won't regret putting a big ol' tank of propane on the back of their car: <img alt="Silver SUV packed for travel with items including a bike, cooler, and boxes strapped to the rear and roof, secured with bright orange straps in a parking lot" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vo_JmSuQNVOJqYZsLrEu7w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/0e4b26f5ec2488dd6faf87d143fcd1fd" class="caas-img"> This driver's packing skills are impressive, but the potential for disaster is high.
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The person driving a whoooole bunch of loose rocks: <img alt="A dump truck loaded with rocks driving down a road seen from the inside of another vehicle" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/iAq9Etb9vzMmkAA99fBA6A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/a20f667fe4d64ae234c38b31ca21fa46" class="caas-img"> This driver's loose rocks are a recipe for disaster on the road.
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The Tire King: <img alt="A pickup truck loaded with multiple tires in its bed is driving on a highway, flanked by other cars. Road signs and trees are visible ahead" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ItmnD704qxNBiZKvfGFNQg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/42502654dc0b611846c3971d0c0e0edb" class="caas-img"> This driver's tire collection is impressive, but the safety risks are too high.
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The person driving with a car looking like this: <img alt="A small car with its trunk open and filled with long wooden planks that extend out of the vehicle, driving near a Mazda dealership" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/h0PYGk8.9ELH8XC1oDy5oA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxNg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/8269cf8ef690ffe91d2fc4b6f1e087a9" class="caas-img"> This driver's car looks like it's been through a woodchipper.
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The person driving with an open trunk full of projectiles: <img alt="Pickup truck filled with gravel driving in heavy traffic on a highway beneath an overpass. Other cars are visible in the lanes" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5axpCms3G8w.iF6ouzDEOg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/5b254bdf0ba104c04395d5919f12bffe" class="caas-img"> This driver's open trunk is a potential hazard for everyone on the road.
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The person driving a "rusty" tire: <img alt="Two photos of a rusty tire attached to a vehicle. Text at the top asks for ideas on how to stop tires from rusting" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vC.1JDH7JP3Vg4Mwd9rucw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwNjE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/046642ec795e3f8af314f110480a945c" class="caas-img"> This driver's rusty tire is a ticking time bomb.
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The person filling up their tank while puffin' on a big ol' cig: <img alt="A person smokes a cigarette while sitting in a vehicle at a gas station, with the fuel nozzle still inserted in the car’s gas tank" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AfxQg5FxLAsx4RWB1R2ZOQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/c72c43245cecad7e0ac1f703026b1b40" class="caas-img"> This driver's disregard for safety is alarming.
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The person driving without lights in the rain: <img alt="Truck side mirror in rain reflects faint vehicle lights without headlights, highlighted by overlaid red arrows and an angry face drawing. Text warns about driving hazards" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/azaUcHIUVJxUfPpZFuD79w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/4513daaa9bf67315d8aa9cc25c0c6b29" class="caas-img"> This driver's lack of headlights in the rain is a recipe for disaster.
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The person driving with a dang SNOWMOBILE on top of their car: <img alt="A car with a snowmobile precariously placed on its roof is shown. Text from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation advises against this unsafe transport method" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fk3zeaiIBS19QmV3fx6u8g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwODA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/4d6bb749f1d185c1f748fae89ca4fce2" class="caas-img"> This driver's snowmobile transport method is anything