Weird but common driving superstitions

 Do you have any driving superstitions that you adhere to when you're behind the wheel? Believe it or not, a lot of drivers do. Today - in honor of Friday the 13th - we're discussing some of the weird but common driving superstitions we've seen. Check it out! 

Seven driving superstitions to be aware of

#1: Hold your breath when you pass a graveyard. It's a pretty common driving superstition that you should always hold your breath when you pass a graveyard in a car, even if you're just a passenger. Why? Some believe that your ability to breathe makes the ghosts there jealous (you know because they're dead) so they'll try to steal your breath from you. Our recommendation? Don't hold your breath too long if you're behind the wheel. 

#2: Honk when you enter a tunnel. Some drivers believe that you should honk before you enter a tunnel because it will scare off any evil spirits that might otherwise cause you to get into an accident. We say go for it, but make sure you're not right behind someone. Honking could confuse them. 

#3: Lift your feet up when going over a railroad track. A lot of drivers (and passengers alike) lift up their feet when going over the railroad tracks. Apparently, some believe that if you don't, you'll never meet your true love, never marry, and could even die young. We think it's pretty risky to take your feet off the pedals when you're driving, so we don't recommend you adhere to this driving superstition. 

#4: Scratch your new car yourself. Have you heard of the driving superstition where you scratch your new car yourself before anything else can? Supposedly, making the first scratch in your paint will help prevent any other damage or car accidents. If you do it, do it in a place that's out of sight! 

#5: Put coins under your seat in a new vehicle. Some drivers believe that it's good luck to throw change under the seat of your new car. We say ok.... at least you'll have money if your EPass stops working. 

#6: Don't discuss selling your car while inside of it. In Russia, it's considered bad luck to discuss selling your car while sitting inside of it. Apparently, the car will "hear" you and in retaliation for its soon-to-be abandonment, will start to break and malfunction before you can get it off of your hands. 

#7: Be super cautious on Friday the 13th. Some drivers believe that Friday the 13th is such an unlucky day that you shouldn't even take your car out of the garage. However, we know that realistically this just isn't feasible for some people. Just pay attention, avoid distractions, and put your best defensive driving skills into play! 

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