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A bad driver isn’t just a danger to themselves, they can injure innocent people and cause outrageous property damage. Such was the case with a driver in a small white hatchback in a British parking lot. The driver hit multiple parked cars and, get this, a large planter within the confines of the lot. 

This bad driver cruised into a parking lot, hit parked cars, backed into a large planter, and scurried off

Imagine looking out the window at your multi-story destination to see a driver doing their best bumper car impression in a hatchback. Well, that’s precisely what happened in the UK. A smartphone user recorded a white hatchback driving into a parking lot and bee-lining for a small Toyota hatch.

It almost seems like the driver was intent on hitting things, rather than making mistakes. For instance, moments after running into the parked car, the driver puts the vehicle in reverse and drives into a large, concrete planter. Oh, and it wasn’t done there, either; the driver hits yet another parked vehicle before leaving the lot. We just hope they weren’t inebriated. Check out the cringe-worthy video of the witless motorist below!

It’s a head-scratcher, too. British drivers have to go through a lot more training and evaluation than comparable American motorists. Frankly, that standard of driving is what I’ve come to expect from my neighbors, not urban British drivers in sensible hatchbacks. To add to the risk of it all, Americans tend to drive larger vehicles, from SUVs to massive, full-size pickup trucks. Be safe out there, folks. 

Moreover, drivers-in-training in the UK must brandish “L” placards on their vehicles to advertise their license status. However, this driver cruised in, caused destruction, and shifted off without an L plate in sight. That means either the driver has a full license, or, more worryingly, is driving without a license at all. 

Now, that’s not a ridiculous proposition. American roads host many unlicensed, uninsured motorists every day. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), around 3% of drivers in the United States are unlicensed. While that doesn’t sound like much, it’s likely to be around seven million people.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).