Have you ever noticed some females drivers at the wheel of a 'big' vehicle? Notice how uncomfortable they look and that sometimes they are on the short side?

However, keep in mind that some women do know how to handle large-size vehicles with ease. Lady Saw, for example, is a real pro at the wheel of her Hummer, but, for the most part, some women do have more than a little trouble navigating the roads with these vehicles.

In the days when the horse and buggy ruled the roads, men were the designated drivers. However, as time changed and modes of transportation evolved into motorised vehicles, so too did the persons behind the steering wheel. Today, more women are in the driver's seat. But, for the most part, many men seem to have a problem with women drivers. They often openly state that women cannot drive or exersise poor judgements on the road.

James Williams, who is a driver by profession, said he thinks that women drivers are selfish and need to be more courteous on the road.

"For example, if you are at an intersection and want to go across, a woman driver would speed up, cutting you off instead of stopping to give you way," he said.

He also notes that many of them are so careful, it is annoying.

"They will be driving a small car, yet I wonder what in heaven's name takes them soooo long to go around a corner. For crying out loud, it's not a trailer!"

He pointed out that he must give respect to the women drivers of JUTC buses because they handle themselves very well on the road and are usually very good drivers.

Tentative drivers

André Brown also agrees with Williams. He said he has noticed that women are very tentative drivers, which can be both bad and good. "For example, some women drivers will take a very long time to cross an intersection, while there are others who will obstruct you, then pretend they have done nothing wrong, " said Brown.

He said he has also observed that female drivers hold grudges, because at times they seem bent on having an accident rather than giving way.

Michael Jones, on the other hand, said his experience is that women drivers are more aggressive than they have to be. "I believe they think that people are trying to bully them so they decide that they will be the aggressor rather than be bullied," said Jones.

Many men share similar views when it comes to women drivers. Even pedestrians seem to feel the wrath of female drivers. Many claim that women don't give 'blighs' (stop to let you cross the street). So, perhaps for the rest of the year, women ought to take heed and be a lot more courteous on the road.

Next week: What female drivers have to say from the driver's seat.

keisha.shakespeare@gleanerjm.com