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Discover what’s been said about the most popular method of transport on the planet – driving

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The car has been with us for over a century now and in that time a lot has been said about the virtues and the downfalls of the pastime we call motoring. It’s suffered critical acclaim and accusation alike.

Here are just a few things that have been said about driving the tin box with wheels that so many of us would find hard to live without.

“The best car safety device is a rear–view mirror with a cop in it.”
Dudley Moore

“Remember folks, street lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.”
Jim Samuels

“Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.”
Author Unknown

“You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said ‘Parking Fine.’ So that was nice.”
Tommy Cooper

“Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxi cabs and cutting hair.”
George Burns

“Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?”
Robin Williams

“Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you.”
Jeremy Clarkson

So there you have just a few brilliant observations about the art of driving a motorcar. Although, reading some of them, it’s a wonder some of the authors managed to get car insurance!