driving

Due to popular demand, I've decided to be a safer driver this year. I've realised that a confident driver does not equal a safe driver. When your friends are forcing you out of the driver's seat of your own car so they can drive, you can't help but question your credibility as a good driver. Maybe it's not such a coincidence that all of my friends are THAT paranoid about being in a car accident because of me.

"Please don't look at me while you're driving!" is the most common line that I hear from my lovely passengers. I think it's rude not to maintain eye contact when speaking to someone, but they've assured me that it's acceptable to look ahead when driving. They find it hard to believe that I'm able to have a conversation with eye contact and still know where I'm going. I've never been in a real accident before, but I guess for their peace of mind, I'll keep my eyes on the road. I'll also avoid using hand gestures while I speak because apparently, I swerve the car whenever I do that.