Auto-loom – A car that weaves in and out of traffic.
Tip: Signal and wait for enough space to change lanes.BangBucha – A person who is in a lot of fender benders.
Tip: Drive with Aloha. Always leave one to two car lengths between yourself and the car in front of you.Bangrunner – Someone who slams into your unattended parked car and takes off hoping no one noticed it.
Tip: Buckle up and always be aware of your surroundings.Bumper Sucker – Someone who drives too close.
Tip: Be aware of traffic ahead and stay two car lengths behind.Cardoza – Sleepy driver.
Tip: Keep awake and stay alert at the wheel.Carlesterol – Slow drivers in the leftmost lane who block the flow of traffic.
Tip: Drive at a speed that goes with the flow of traffic or stay in the right lane.Carma’aina – A person who is always polite and respectful to other drivers/pedestrians.
Tip: Treat people the way you would want to be treated.Chicken Long Ride – People who drive too slow on the freeway.
Tip: Drive within the posted speed limits.Cross Crusher – Person who does not wait for pedestrians to reach the other side of the crosswalk.
Tip: Wait until the pedestrians have cleared your half of the crosswalk.Diva Driva – One happy Hawaiian driving to the beach while singing her favorite song.
Tip: Be aware of your surroundings to avoid an accident.Doublecrosser – A person who passes over the double line.
Tip: Wait for the double line to end before passing or changing lanes.Jay-Talker – Person who crosses the street while talking on the cell phone and not checking for traffic.
Tip: Look in all directions for traffic before crossing.Lane Clogger – A car in the fast lane driving at the speed limit (or slower).
Tip: Drive at a speed that flows with traffic or move to the rightmost lane.Lookie-Loo – Someone who looks more at the scenery than the road while driving.
Tip: Keep your eyes focused on the road.Lunch Wagon – A driver trying to eat and steer their vehicle at the same time.
Tip: Eat before or after driving. Any distractions keep your attention off the road.Opihi Caller – Someone who has a cell phone attached to their ear while driving.
Tip: Pay attention to the road by not talking on the phone while on the road.Piggy Parker – Person that carelessly double parks in a crowded lot and takes up two stalls.
Tip: Be considerate of others and park within the allotted parking space.Pilau Passer – Person who passes abruptly in front of another driver and doesn’t give the “Mahalo” wave after passing.
Tip: Look well before changing lanes and thank drivers that allow you to pass.Puka Lolo – A driver who runs into every pothole in Hawaii.
Tip: Pay attention to the road and slow down when approaching a pothole so you can go around it and avoid any damage.Road Hog – Someone who thinks they own the road.
Tip: Be considerate of other drivers by keeping a safe distance between cars and sharing the road.Rushin’ Red – A driver who runs the red traffic light.
Tip: Obey the traffic lights to avoid a serious accident.Seatbelt Sneakers – People who wrap the strap of the seatbelt around the arm when a police officer passes by.
Tip: Always buckle your seatbelt properly.Shakahalo – Flashing a shaka as a mahalo for being let in a lane or allowed to turn.
Tip: To be safe while giving a shakahalo, be sure to have at least one hand on the wheel.Siren Snubber – A driver who doesn’t pull to the side when an emergency vehicle is coming.
Tip: Be aware of your surroundings and pull to the side for emergency vehicles.Smoke Signals – Smoke coming from the car engine or exhaust system.
Tip: Regular tune-ups will keep your engine in check.
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