A day out should be an exciting time. Fun and carefree. But if a narcissist is driving, you’re probably anticipating dread.

It’s not surprising that studies show narcissists are far more likely to be aggressive drivers. Until recently it’s not something I’ve thought much about. But now I have, I realise there’s many common behaviours narcissists share when behind the wheel.

There’s a few things you can take away from learning about narcissists and driving. When you meet someone new, it’s an extra early indicator of narcissism. The more signs you learn, the better you can spot them.

Also if you come across a narcissist driver, you’re more able to deal with them. You can apply the things you learn about narcissism to help you in the situation. And hopefully avoid road rage and violent incidents.

Here’s some things I’ve seen with narcissists and driving. Please share you observations in the comments at the end…

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Reckless Drivers

Narcissists are often aggressive and reckless drivers. They’re more likely to honk their horns. Shout obscenities, tailgate, and cut people up.

Narcissists place a high value on their time. And can quickly turn aggressive if anyone slows them down a nanosecond.

The road is a stressful place for narcissists. It challenges their delusions of superiority. They have to wait at red lights, the same as regular folk. And may make mistakes. So they often lash out, blaming others for their feelings of inferiority.

Most people occasionally get angry on the road. But understand it’s not worth the danger of expressing it in their driving. Narcissists take huge risks, simply to punish others. And deliberately drive dangerously if they feel slighted.

Cutting people up, tailgating, and dishing out insults massively increases the odds of an accident. But in their moment of rage, that’s the last thing on their minds.

Some narcissists like to show off. And drive recklessly to prove themselves brave or a superior driver. And some like to frighten their passengers, just to exert power over them.

Above The Rules

In a narcissists mind. they’re above the rules. They’re more likely to drive over the speed limit. Drink drive. And drive cars not legal for the road. But as usual, narcissists are hypercritical.

They’re the first to complain if anyone else breaks the rules. I’ve literally been in a car with a narcissist who was aggressively racing another car. Then 5 minutes later complain that someone was tootling slightly over the speed limit.

The rules are for other people. Not the narcissist.

Nothing Is Ever Their Fault

If a narcissist makes a mistake, then it’s everybody else’s fault, not theirs. It’s the other drivers fault for being there. The radio for being too loud, even though THEY switched it on. Your fault for putting them off by breathing. You name it, they blame it.

So the narcissist doesn’t learn from their mistakes. Because in their mind they don’t make any. This causes them to repeat the same things over and over. How can you improve if you don’t feel you’ve done anything wrong?

Own The Road

Narcissists see the road as their domain. And expect people to get out their way.

If someone is “too slow”, they may tailgate. But if someone tail gates them, it’s a declaration of war.

The narcissist expects everyone to drive the same speed they drive. No faster, no slower. And they expect everyone to magically know when they’re in a rush, and when they’re taking their time. Everyone should adjust to fit round them.

Don’t Consider Their Passengers

As usual, narcissists don’t consider others needs. And that includes their passengers. Unless they want to impress them.

If they’re asked to slow down, they’re likely to ignore your pleas. And blame you for being a nervous passenger. Carrying on regardless.

Narcissists hate stopping for toilet breaks. Unless THEY want to go. It’s a huge waste of their valuable time. It’s usually rush-rush-rush. Can’t you use a bottle instead?

Even children aren’t always considered. And sometimes they’re also made to wait longer than necessary for toilet breaks. The narcissist is on a mission, and won’t let anything get in their way.

Increased Narcissistic Behaviours

Narcissists are often more narcissistic when driving. They’re acutely aware that when they’re behind the wheel, they have more power over the passengers than usual.

Passengers can’t get out unless the narcissist stops. Making them a captive audience. And there’s more.

You’re dependant on them for getting home if you’re on a day trip. And they’re fully aware of this power dynamic.

Once out the car, they may stride ahead, only going places they want to go. And they know you can’t leave them, because you lose your ride home. So you must jog behind them, whilst they disappear into the crowds.

They may also be more cocky and arrogant than usual. Knowing you have to take their abuse, or walk home.

Back Seat Drivers

Whilst the narcissist won’t listen when they’re driving. They expect you to listen to ALL their micro-managing instructions when you are.

In the past I’ve been instructed to speed up, then immediately slow down. Park over here, not there. Overtake that car, when it’s not safe to do so. Etc.

I remember my Dad once telling me off for driving over speed bumps too fast. A few days later I followed his car over the same speed bumps, at the same speed. He flew ahead way faster than me.

He also accused me of driving too close to the kerb, when it wasn’t the case. What I couldn’t get through to him was that he was used to sitting further away from the kerb because he was normally in the driving seat.

In a nutshell, everything they do is right. And everything you do is wrong. And they expect you to drive EXACTLY like they do.

Vulnerable Narcissists

The more vulnerable narcissists can be nervous drivers. Some chronically so. I’ve known some to avoid busy roads. Not drive at night. And only stick to routes they’re familiar with.

More than anything, narcissists fear making mistakes. And some can’t handle the possibility of getting something even slightly “wrong”.

Making a mistake, no matter how small, challenges their delusions of superiority. And some can’t take the risk. Imagine the pressure of feeling utterly deflated for making a minor mistake. It’s gonna happen.

What some narcissists don’t realise is it’s impossible to drive perfectly. Some opt out and only drive in perfect conditions. Or not drive at all.

If a Narcissist Driver Rages At You

It’s likely that at some point, a narcissist driver has a go at you on the road. Shouting and swearing for some minor transgression, if anything at all.

The thing is, there’s no reasoning with the narcissist. If you rationally explain things, it’s likely to fall on deaf ears. And may provoke more aggression, and even violence.

Take a deep breath and jog on. It’s not worth being dragged into their toxic world. They won’t admit they did something wrong. And won’t reflect on it later. So why waste your time?

Final Thoughts

Narcissists are all about entitlement and control. And this is perfectly illustrated in their driving. They’re usually aggressive when things don’t go their way. And with driving, that’s most of the time.

If you’ve met someone new and are unsure whether they’re a narcissist, take a look at their driving. Are they co-operative and understanding? Or are they self entitled a-holes.

We can all have bad days behind the wheel. But unless a narcissist is trying to impress, most days are bad days.

How they act with strangers on the road is a fair reflection of how they’ll act with you. Nice people don’t abuse others for little or no reason. And don’t take their day out on them. You deserve better.

If you meet someone who’s an aggressive driver, slam into reverse, and get out there as fast as you can. Before they drive you crazy!

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