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Apparently it’s not just about what you eat but what you drive.
If food can say a lot about a person, many would argue that a vehicle is an extension of the driver and their personality.
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Bad news, BMW owners (or lessors). A new study found that of all the car brands out there, driving a BMW makes you less attractive — and not just less attractive; the least attractive of the less attractive.
Scrap Car Comparison surveyed 2,014 people in the U.K. on what they thought were the worst things a driver could do, as well as the most “unattractive” car they could own.
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Of the cars available in North America, BMW took the top spot followed by Fiat, Smart, Audi, Kia and Nissan.
Previous research revealed that BMW drivers, stereotypically known for their aggressive driving and speeding, are “most likely to show psychopathic traits when compared to drivers of other brands.”
The study looked at other driving “icks” (a way to describe the moment when attraction to a current or potential partner quickly switches from “hey, baby” to “ew, yucky” due to specific behaviour).
Many of the so-called icks were justified — drinking and driving (45%), dangerous driving (42%), using their phone while driving (38%) and driving without a licence or while banned from driving (38%).
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But apparently, posting selfies on social media while driving (35%) is a thing, as is kissing their cars goodnight (33%).
People are also not fans of those who smoke or vape while driving (32%), exhibit road rage to other drivers (32%) and park in prohibited or unauthorized areas (31%).
Those who rev their engines at traffic lights or while stationary (29%) is also considered cringe-worthy behaviour so no Fast and Furious reenactments, thank you very much.
As for driving turn-ons, No. 1 are those who flash their headlights to say “thank you,” followed by owning an electric car, singing while driving, driving exactly the speed limit and driving with one hand on the passenger’s lap.
It appears good manners, goofiness and a little show of affection still go a long way.
Click here for the full findings of the study.