What NASCAR Driver Do You Drive Like in Rush Hour?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

When you find yourself needing to hit the highway and head home, which NASCAR driver do you put the pedal down like? Cruise down the highway of this quiz with us, and we'll let you know if you're more Earnhardt or Harvick when you've crossed the finish line. You might have a favorite driver, but is it the same driver you actually drive like during rush hour?

With a history steeped in rebellion, NASCAR has produced generations full of capable, world-renowned drivers. Although the sport has come a long way since the days of running bootleg moonshine in souped-up cars, we bet you've taken a driving tip or two from the experts. Whether you tune in to every race or you are an occasional fan, you're certain to have learned a few moves from watching.

Answer our questions about your daily commute, and we will match your skills with the NASCAR driver we think you are most like. You don't have to have the years of training they do to navigate the highway's tricky waters, but we are betting you have a few tricks of your own up your sleeve. Take us through your style behind the wheel, and we'll pair you up with your NASCAR twin!

Do you listen to the radio during rush hour?

I listen to talk radio.

I listen to country when I drive.
I like to turn up the rock 'n roll.

I like to listen to my engine.

Have you ever received a ticket during your commute?

No, I know where the speed traps are located.

Guilty!
I received a warning.

I've received a parking ticket.

Do you use a radar detector?

They are illegal.

I use them on long trips.
I use one all the time.

I've never heard of such a thing.

What makes you crazy when you see drivers doing it?

You shouldn't text and drive.

Stop eating and driving.
Please put your makeup on at home.

Stop passing in the slow lane!

Do you ever get road rage?

I'm laid back behind the wheel.

I've flipped the bird.
Some drivers make it too easy.

I've been angry, but not full of rage.

If someone is riding your tail, what do you do?

I slow down.

I tap my brakes.
I ignore them.

I throw pennies out the window.

Which old-school NASCAR driver do you know most about?

Jimmie Johnson

Richard Petty
Dale Earnhardt

Jeff Gordon

How close do you drive to the vehicle in front of you?

I stay a few car lengths away.

I ride a little too close.
It depends how slow they're going.

It depends on the flow of traffic.

Do you rev your engine at stop lights?

Why would I do that?

I've been known to challenge the next lane to a race.
I have to rev it to keep my car going.

I like to hear it roar sometimes.

How often do you use your turn signal?

I tend to indicate my every move.

I probably don't use it enough.
I even use it when I park.

I've never really paid attention.

Do you come to a full stop at stop signs?

I stop and count to three.

It depends on how empty the road is at the time.
I usually do rolling stops.

I stop and look both ways.

How would you describe your driving when running errands?

Cautious

Efficient
Courteous

Slow

Would you stop to help a disabled vehicle?

I would call 911 for them.

I would stop and check on them.
If I could get over, I would.

I'm sure someone else will stop.

How fast could you change a tire?

I could do it as fast as a pit crew.

It depends how long it takes the auto club to get there.
It would take me a few minutes.

It would take at least a 1/2 hour.

Do you drive with the windows up or down?

It depends on the time of year.

I have to roll them down to yell at people.
I drive with them up all year.

I like the wind in my hair.

Are you always passing people?

If they are moving too slowly, I am.

I can't stand to follow anyone.
It depends how heavy traffic is that day.

I tend to hang back in the crowd.

How do congested highways make you feel?

It's just another day.

They make me nervous.
I get all sorts of stressed out.

It makes me feel like racing.

What do you think about while you drive?

I think about traffic.

I think about my problems.
I'm always thinking about work.

I think about my family.

Are you a bigger fan of maps or of GPS?

I let Siri handle that stuff.

I like maps a lot more.
GPS works for me.

I use my internal sense of direction.

If you got lost taking an alternate route, would you ask for directions?

I would stop for directions.

I would keep driving until I knew where I was.
It depends how long I've been lost.

I would call 511.

Do you prefer the shortest route or the fastest route?

I prefer the least crowded route.

I like the fastest route.
I like the shortest route.

There's only one way to work here.

Can you make hands-free phone calls to pass the time during traffic?

It's better to focus on the road.

I do like to talk to pass the time.
I like to listen to music more.

I prefer to turn my phone off when I drive.

Of course you wear your seatbelt, right?

I put it on before I start my car.

I'm not answering.
I remember to put it on when my car tells me.

I put it on right after starting my car.

What kind of vehicle do you drive in rush hour?

Truck

Family car
Sports car

SUV

How do you deal with bicyclists when you drive?

I give them plenty of room.

I hold traffic back for them sometimes.
There are no bike lanes during my rush hour drive.

I try to avoid them.

Where are you usually going during the heaviest rush hour traffic?

I'm usually going to work.

I'm usually dropping my kids off at school.
I'm running errands for work.

I'm on my way home from work.

Do you eat while you drive?

It's too distracting.

I drink coffee when I drive.
I snack if I'm really hungry.

I prefer to stop and eat in my vehicle.

How many stops do you make on your way home from work?

At least one

None
Usually only one

It varies.

Are you a member of a carpool?

I prefer to ride alone.

I do carpool.
My coworkers catch a ride sometimes.

That's a good idea.

If someone cut you off, how would you react?

I would shrug it off.

I would call them something not very nice.
I would fly the bird.

I would wish them well.

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