Find out if you're a speed demon or a speed bump with this quiz.
1. You're in the supermarket and have completed your shopping. When ready to checkout, you notice all the lines are long except the 10 items or less lane (you have way more than 10 items). What do you do?
A. Push your way into the express lane, knocking a lady with a package of flu medicine and a box of Kleenex out of the way.
B. Stand in the line closest to you. It'll give you a chance to catch up on the tabloid headlines.
C. Find what looks to be the shortest line, but become increasingly frustrated when the other lines appear to move quicker than yours.
D. Decide to browse around a little longer to let the lines thin out.
E. Ditch everything and call a delivery service. You'll never be able to carry it all home yourself.
2. To get to work, you must cross a busy intersection from the parking lot. You:
A. Make a mad dash across the street regardless of the traffic and lights.
B. Press the crosswalk button and keep an eye on the lights and traffic and cross with the lights.
C. Press the crosswalk button repeatedly and curse oncoming traffic and the lights.
D. Wait until every car has passed from every direction and the street is deserted, then cross.
E. Are relieved that the bus drops you off on the right side of the street.
3. Your favorite program is on television and breaks for commercial. You:
A. Use your Tivo to skip the commercials.
B. Take the opportunity to channel surf.
C. Complain about the length of commercials, toss your remote at the screen, busting it in the process.
D. Channel surf, but forget what you were watching before.
E. Download the commercial-free version from the internet, but take twice as long to watch it.
4. A friend invites you to meet them at a local popular restaurant for dinner. What are you most likely to do?
A. Wolf down dinner, leave cash for your half of the meal, and split.
B. Enjoy a nice, leisurely dinner with your friend.
C. Find yourself annoyed by the lack of service by your waiter and make your way into the kitchen to prepare your own dinner.
D. Suggest going for early bird seating.
E. Insist on staying in and ordering a pizza instead.
5. Which type of music do you listen to while driving?
A. Loud rap or techno
B. Jazz, classical, or new age
C. Traffic reports or talk radio
D. Nothing
E. A mix tape of various favorite artists for your Walkman
6. You're having guests over for dinner in 20 minutes. You:
A. Pop something in the microwave.
B. Finish setting the table and keep dinner warm on the stove.
C. Frantically throw together a quick meal and wind up burning something in the process.
D. Heat up yesterday's leftovers.
E. Order in. You have three Chinese restaurants on speed dial.
Possible Outcomes-
Mostly A's- Speed Demon
Mostly B's- Model Driver
Mostly C's- Road Rager
Mostly D's- Elderly Driver
Mostly E's- Pedestrian
Your score:
Mostly A's- You're a Speed Demon. You are bold, daring, adventurous, and a possible threat to others. As a rebel, you prefer to live in the fast lane, take short cuts, and break all the rules. This need to live by your own rules can often make you look selfish. Try taking things a little slower and develop some patience. Leave a comfortable amount of travel time if you speed for time purposes. Driving too fast is not only dangerous, but it can cause you to miss out on the little joys of being on the road. Think of all the interesting road sign you're passing by. Life is short, don't make it even shorter with reckless driving.
Mostly B's- You're a Model Driver. You are respectful and obey all the rules of the road. You are courteous to your fellow motorists and are often underappreciated by them. Others may view you as a goody two-shoes, but you don't always have your hands at 10 and 2. You are aware of the bad drivers on the road, yet manage to keep your temper in check. You have the ability to stay calm in tense traffic situations and remain on guard. You aren't perfect (we know about the unpaid parking tickets in the glove compartment), but you're close. Any driver would be lucky to have you driving behind them.
Mostly C's- You're a Road Rager. Normally, you are a very nice person and a delight to be around, but you may have control issues. You are easily set off by minor traffic tie-ups. You usually feel better after cursing or a few obscene gestures, but sometimes you can go over the edge. If you're not careful, your anger could get the best of you and lead to inappropriate behavior. Violence is not the answer to resolving driving stress. Instead of acting out your rage, concentrate on your own driving skills and show up the less superior drivers. You may not be able to control everyone on the road, but you do have the power to control yourself and your car.
Mostly D's- You're an Elderly Driver. You may be the safest one out on the road. You're also the slowest, most insecure, and pose as much of a danger to other motorists as the Speed Demon. Taking your time and being cautious are some good driving practices, but not everyone has the time to wait until all the traffic has cleared for you to make a right-hand turn. Be more considerate of the drivers who travel behind you. If you are unable to assess traffic movement quickly, stick to the back roads and less trafficked areas. You will feel safer and other drivers will be less annoyed by you.
Mostly E's- You're a Pedestrian. For one reason or another, you are a non-driver. You may have trust issues or the inability to operate heavy machinery. While you are often dependent on others for transportation, you maintain a certain level of self-reliance. Even though you are not a driver, you must still have respect and and courtesy for those who are drivers. Most cars will stop for you when you need to cross the street, but be careful not to try it without the right of way. Just because you aren't in control of a vehicle doesn't mean you're exempt from traffic laws. Be a responsible pedestrian and avoid becoming a speed bump.
