What are some common themes in driving instructor horror stories?

Well, I heard of a driving instructor who had really bad temper. He would slam on the brakes suddenly if the student made a mistake, scaring the student half to death. There was also this case where the driving instructor kept talking on his phone while the student was driving, completely ignoring the safety of the situation. Then there's the one who made inappropriate remarks to female students, which was really unacceptable.

One time, my driving instructor told me about a student who confused the gas and the brake. Instead of gently pressing the gas to move forward, they stomped on the brake so hard that both of them jerked forward in the car. It was a hilarious yet scary moment for the instructor.

One common element is being alone. When you're all by yourself in a car, especially in a remote area, it makes the horror more intense. Another is strange noises. The unexplained screeching, knocking, or engine problems add to the fear. And of course, seeing something unusual like a ghostly figure or a strange vehicle.

A typical first - day driving horror story could be running out of gas. Maybe the new driver didn't check the fuel gauge properly or underestimated how much gas they needed for their trip. Also, getting stuck in traffic and panicking because they don't know how to handle the stop - and - go situation well. They might stall the car or be too slow to react when the traffic starts moving again. It's really nerve - wracking for new drivers. Another is having an argument with a passenger which distracts them and causes them to make a driving mistake, like swerving slightly or braking too hard.

One common element is overconfidence. Some people think they know it all and don't practice enough. Then during the test, they forget basic things like using the turn signals properly. Also, bad weather can be a factor. If it's raining heavily, it can be hard to see clearly and control the car well, which often leads to test - going - wrong stories.

One common horror story is stalling the car multiple times. It can be really embarrassing when you keep doing it in the middle of the road. Another is accidentally driving on the wrong side for a short moment due to confusion.

Bad drivers. There are those who don't follow traffic rules like running red lights or not using signals. Another common element is the traffic congestion. It can be so bad that it drives people crazy. And the confusing layout of the roads too.

One time I was driving at night on a lonely highway. Suddenly, a figure in white darted across the road. I slammed on the brakes but there was no one there when I looked closely. It really freaked me out.

Sure. A driving instructor once had a student who was constantly looking in the rear - view mirror instead of the windshield while driving forward. When the instructor asked why, the student said they were worried about being followed by aliens. It was so absurd that the instructor couldn't stop laughing.

Passengers being extremely rude or aggressive is quite common. They might yell at the driver for no reason or make unreasonable demands like changing the destination multiple times.