Sean+Smith+Classification+Essay

This was my favorite writing by far. Since my favorite television show is Seinfeld, I felt I could imitate their over analysis of this topic. I found myself being able to connect with the piece and that it was easy to write. I put this on my portfolio to share the feelings I have about drivers today. The Classification of Drivers There are about 250 million registered vehicles in the United States of America. As you drive down the road, each person has a unique background which makes their driving different, and sometimes unbearable. Throughout time there have been four types of drivers: Cautious drivers, reckless drivers, neutral drivers, and unpredictable drivers. Cautious drivers always seem to appear when you are in a rush. Slowing to the bear minimum of speed, they creep down the road constantly checking their mirrors. These “right lanners” find themselves surrounded by angry drivers. On one lane roads they always have someone five feet from their bumper. When a cautious driver comes to an intersection, they head check over three times. This becomes extremely frustrating for cars behind said driver when an opening comes. They will not take the initiative or risk which may benefit time consumption. The main delinquent of overly careful driving are the elderly. Unable to see and react as quickly as the young, they find themselves fighting to stay alive. Thankfully, cautious drivers are usually very perceptive and will pull over to let people go by. The next type of driver is the reckless driver. Constantly pushing the limits of safety, the reckless driver is always driving at least nine over. Often misinformed with road laws, these drivers make lots of mistakes. As they drive down crowded roads, rushers weave in and out of traffic, putting time first and safety second. Only by neglecting their safety can they make the time they expect. Usually this type of driver is irresponsible and finds the need to hurry so they aren’t late. However, like the cautious driver, reckless drivers are unwanted on the streets. Wild drivers are the cause for most accidents and, therefore, the cause for more traffic. Another type of driver is the neutral driver. Unnoticed by other drivers, the neutral driver “goes with the flow.” Usually in the middle lane, this driver is simply trying to get from place to place in a reasonable time. They don’t want to draw any attention to themselves for fear of a ticket. This is the largest group of drivers, and is made out of the middle aged men and women. Of the four types of drivers, the unpredictable drivers are the least agreeable. Like the neutral drivers, these people begin in the normal flow of traffic. They are unnoticeable in the swarms of constant traffic, and most would be content following behind this driver. Then, out of the blue, these drivers slow to 15 miles per hour under the speed limit. Seeming to forget that the gas pedal is needed to make the car move, these drivers drift to what seems like a stop. Once this occurs, some unpredictable drivers speed back up and become a reckless driver. Common culprits include minivans stacked with children. When passing an unpredictable car you will see the driver is usually overwhelmed. In the case of minivans, the mother has four or five boys in her car. The slow down is usually caused by the need for her arm to grab wildly behind her at the boys to get them to obey. The roads of the United States are infested with each of these types of drivers. It is a delicate system, but driving on the roads without each type of driver would simply be boring. Each type brings its own form of expression, and only by looking carefully can you depict exactly what type of driver someone is.