“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a manic” (George Carlin)? Carlin describes drivers as either idiots or maniacs depending on your traveling speed. In correlation, in the articleDriving while Stupid author Dave Barry highlights bad drivers from all over the world where he has traveled. In traveling around the world, Barry describes the drivers by the use of literary devices; however, exclaims that none of his personal experiences are like the bad drivers in Miami. Barry illustrates that Miami is the worst drivers by using humor. By using humor, Barry enlightens that Miami drivers are not aware of the road and that the drivers are easily …show more content…
Barry explains that in Miami drivers are easily distracted. For an example, the drivers are distracted “by making phone calls, eating, reading, changing CDs, putting on makeup, and brushing their teeth” (Barry 572). Barryargues that Miami drivers are unware of their habits; therefore, it illustrates the potential danger while driving. Barry shares a personal story to illustrate that Miami drivers’ distractions is hazardous. One day Barry was driving on the road when he saw a driver weaving back and forth across the different lanes (Barry 572). As Barry was passing the careless driver, Barry realizes that the driver was watching a video instead of keeping their eyes on the road (Barry 572. Barry concludes that distracted drivers are worse than the crazy driving skills in the other places he has traveled. By making his argument, Barry uses literacy devicesto describe the other drivers in the different places of the …show more content…
Barry uses referring to authority when he describes the bad drivers in Argentinean; the taxi driver is the reference of authority. Barry illustrates that in Argentinean the drivers’ drive so fast you have to “cover your eyes because “nobody drives slower than 65 miles per hour or that many motorists drive with their headlights on” (Barry 872). The effect of using referring to authority is that it makes it look like the drivers in the other countries are worse than in Miami.
Drivers are either idiots or maniacs depending on how fast you are driving. In Driving while Stupid, author Dave Barry highlights bad drivers from around the world where he has traveled. Barry uses literary devices to describe the bad habits of the drivers. Although he has experienced a handful of bad drivers, Barry explains it is nothing like the drivers in Miami. Barry uses humor to describe how Miami drivers are always distracted. Why do you think Barry thinks Miami is home of the worst