Driver Stereotypes – which one are you?

As much as we hate to admit it, the car we drive does show a personality type. This article, for entertainment purposes, of course, shows the common stereotypes associated with some vehicles regularly seen on the road in the UK.

Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is often associated with being a girls’ car. It is compact and pretty, and it is the perfect car for driving in town. It comes in a range of colours, even pink, and includes accessories such as eyelashes for the headlights. The Fiat 500 couldn’t get more girly if it tried. Love Island and Instagram devotees often drive one.

Mini Cooper

The Mini Cooper is another car, often called a girls, or ladies’ car, more expensive than the Fiat, and can be found driven by young PR executives or estate agents who love a bottomless brunch or a spin class. Often, these drivers have a lot of ambition and will climb the ladder and be driving a top-of-the-range Audi in no time.

Porsche

A Porsche is driven by those who love driving; they are probably car enthusiasts to some degree, too. If you drive a 911 GT3, you most certainly are. If you have to ask what a GT3 is, you’re probably not.

Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta driver is often driven by newly qualified drivers, and this is often their first car, so it may be full of dents and scrapes. However, it is a very forgiving car and is also popular with caregivers and the older generation. The Ford Fiesta is popular in style and has lasted over the years, following the current style trend, and will be around for many more years – although production of the Fiesta ended in 2023.

Audi

Audi drivers are said to be the worst drivers on the road. They are arrogant, aggressive, and unhappy if anyone drives below the speed limit! They may work in sales and use lines like “thinking outside the box” and “crushing it!” several times a day. They may spend holidays trying to reclaim a lost youth in Ibiza and spend weekends spotted in fancy nightclub booths.

BMW

BMW drivers are said to be the self-proclaimed “Boss” of the road. They have no need to indicate, as everyone should know where they are going instinctively. BMW drivers usually have a lot of disposable income and like to show it off and describe themselves as leaders.

Volvo

Volvo drivers are a safe pair of hands, both on and off the road, some may say they are boring and dull, but being a steady and safe driver also shows in life, as you are a dependable and caring person. Volvo drivers are often the people organising the group, and in the boot of the Volvo they will have everything needed for any eventuality.

Range Rover

If you want to be a “Yummy Mummy,” a Range Rover is the perfect accessory for a middle-class lifestyle. You can clog up the small streets surrounding the local prep school when dropping off the little darlings before meeting up with the other mums for a Chi Latte and Yoga.

Tesla

Owning a Tesla is a statement of income and a love of new technology, they can often be seen as slightly dull, much like the IT guys in the office, as their eyes light up when talking about technology when others may glaze over.

Jaguar

The Jaguar has always been seen as the elite rich man’s car, mainly driven by men over the age of retirement. However, over the past 20 years, Jaguar has bought out more cost-effective models for drivers. Still, Jaguars tend to be driven by solid, steady drivers who take pride in their cars, and are often seen washing them on a weekend when they are not on the golf course.