Dear Queenie,
My husband is not a good driver. He drives too fast, drives up too close to the car ahead and passes it even when there is oncoming traffic or when he can’t see ahead because of a curve or a hill, talks or texts on his cell phone while the car is moving, or looks around to see the scenery instead of watching the other traffic.
The funny thing is, he gets queasy when I do the driving even though I am a very careful driver.
I have asked him to pay more attention to his driving but he just ignores what I say.
Queenie, what more can I do?—Scared passenger
Dear Scared passenger,
For some men, this is a matter of “machismo.” Also, your husband may believe he is a good driver and you are just a “nervous Nellie.”
If you cannot persuade him to slow down and pay more attention to his driving if only for the sake of your peace of mind, you would be well-advised to refuse to ride with him and to take a taxi or get a ride with a friend instead.
And make sure your husband’s life insurance is paid up-to-date!
