People often evoke “the rules of the road” ― customary driving practices that include legally mandated behaviors, as well as personal etiquette. Don’t forget that call for etiquette applies to passengers, as well as drivers.
From distracting the driver to making a mess, there are many bad passenger behaviors that are not just rude, but dangerous.
To help everyone have safe and incident-free journeys, HuffPost asked etiquette experts to share the common faux pas car passengers should avoid.
Distracting The Driver
“When riding in a car, I am fond of saying, ‘Manners matter, but safety first,’” said Jodi R.R. Smith, the president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. “Passengers should not be doing anything that is going to distract the driver. These include, but are not limited to screaming, playing music loudly, gesturing wildly, throwing things about the interior, or changing seats while the vehicle is in motion.”
