El Paso, I love you. I really do. However, when it comes to driving… you’re just not the best at it!! And if you don’t believe me, just open up FitFam’s Instagram page and the videos will prove that some drivers in El Paso need to take their driving test again.
We’ve had drivers knock down a whole highway sign, a handful of hit-and-run drivers, and of course the speeders of El Paso who think because they’re late, everyone else around them should move out of the way on the freeway so they can speed to where they have to get to.
Recently, someone asked the internet, “What’s the first sign that someone is a bad driver?” Well, I wanted to bring things a little closer to home and ask locals how they can tell an El Paso driver is a bad driver, and El Paso drivers didn’t hold back when calling out behaviors that instantly scream bad driver energy. Some signs are funny, some are terrifying, and all of them feel like things you’ve witnessed at least once this week.
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Top 10 Signs Someone Is a Bad Driver, According to El Pasoans:Not Using Turn Signals
The #1 offense. If you can move your finger to scroll, you can move it to signal.
Texting While Driving
Eyes on the road, not the group chat. This one had people stressed.
Tailgating
Riding bumpers like it’s a sport. Congrats—you’ve unlocked instant road rage.
Running Red Lights or Stop Signs
No patience, no hesitation, all chaos. Major red flag behavior.
Speeding (Especially in School Zones)
This one hit a nerve. Fast where it’s dangerous = automatic bad driver label.
Curbed Wheels, Dents, and Battle Scars on the Car
If the car tells a story… and it’s all accidents? Yeah.
Imaginary Passenger-Side Brake Pedal Use
When the passenger is braking for you, it’s time for self-reflection.
Blocking Lanes for No Reason
Not letting people merge, pacing cars, gatekeeping traffic like it’s personal.
Driving Under the Influence
Zero tolerance. This one was called out loud and clear.
Very Specific Vehicle Red Flags
From lifted pickup trucks to Nissan Altimas and out-of-town plates, commenters had opinions.
Check out the other responses:
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