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“My biggest complaint about drivers out in the country has tended to be that they're not in a great hurry to get where they're going. This is particularly true of old men wearing hats. If you get behind an old guy wearing a hat on a winding road, you might as well just phone ahead on your cell and…” quote by Linwood Barclay
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“My biggest complaint about drivers out in the country has tended to be that they're not in a great hurry to get where they're going. This is particularly true of old men wearing hats. If you get behind an old guy wearing a hat on a winding road, you might as well just phone ahead on your cell and tell your friends you're going to be late.”

Linwood Barclay

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He humorously criticizes slow, cautious drivers, especially older men with hats, suggesting impatience on winding roads.

In simple terms: Slow drivers cause frustration.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience or plan alternate routes.

Themes

driving patience humor

Mood

observational lighthearted

Type

ironic amusing

When to use this quote

  • commuting
  • road trips
  • time management

Key Concepts

traffic behavior road safety generational stereotypes

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can drivers improve safety without bias?
  • What strategies help manage slow traffic?
A Different Perspective

Not all older drivers are unsafe; stereotypes can be unfair.

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