Driver’s Revenge: Woman Ditches Prankster Carpool Buddy, But is She Overreacting?

Driving can be a stressful experience, especially for those with driving anxiety. For one woman (24F), her anxiety was pushed to the limit when her carpool buddy (26M) decided to play pranks on her while she was driving. Despite her warning him about her anxiety, he continued to make her panic with his antics. After one prank too many, she decided to ditch him as her carpool buddy, costing him $90/month in transportation fees. Now, she’s questioning if she’s overreacting or if her actions are justified. Let’s dive into the story!

Driving Anxiety and a New Carpool Buddy

The Prankster’s Request

Warning: No Judgement Allowed

First Prank: Panic at the Wheel

Laughter and a Warning

Second Prank: Auto Hold Off

Apology and Consequences

Boyfriend’s Opinion

Questioning Her Actions

Driving Anxiety vs. Pranks: Who’s in the Wrong?

Our protagonist, a 24-year-old woman with driving anxiety, found herself in a tough spot when her carpool buddy K (26M) decided to play pranks on her while she was driving. Despite warning him about her anxiety, K continued to make her panic with his antics. After one prank too many, she decided to ditch him as her carpool buddy, costing him $90/month in transportation fees. Even her boyfriend thinks she’s overreacting and should let it slide. Now, she’s questioning if she’s overreacting or if her actions are justified. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. K’s behavior has consequences and he needs to face them. Your BF is also in the wrong for trying to persuade you.

Safety first! Never mess with the driver when they’re driving

Passenger’s driving anxiety is valid. Pranking while driving is dangerous. NTA

Fair warning given. Apology ignored. Consequence delivered. NTA

Driver stands up to prankster carpool buddy. NTA wins!

Commenter defends OP and shares personal experience with similar situation.

Setting boundaries: NTA ditches carpool buddy who crossed the line.

Prankster carpool buddy gets ditched after repeated bad behavior. NTA.

No more free rides for rule-breaking carpool buddy. #NTA

Don’t let K prank you again! NTA for ditching.

Driver’s anxiety is no joke. NTA for kicking TA out.

Stand your ground and ditch the risky carpool buddy!

‍♀️ Safety first! Commenter calls out carpool buddy’s dangerous prank.

Driver stands up to prankster carpool buddy with clear boundaries ‍♀️

No backseat drivers allowed! Driver stands up for herself

Driver’s carpool buddy pulls pranks, but OP’s NTA for kicking out.

Driver takes revenge on prankster carpool buddy. NTA wins!

Setting boundaries: Woman stands up for herself in carpool prank.

Passenger learns the hard way: NTA, don’t mess with driver

NTA for ditching reckless prankster carpool buddy. Safety first!

Fair second chance, but consequences are necessary. NTA

Gaslighting is never okay. NTA for standing up for yourself.

Anxious driver stands up to prankster carpool buddy

Don’t let the AH prankster back in your car!

Safety first! Driver rightfully ditches prankster carpool buddy.

Commuter’s job isn’t your responsibility. NTA

Driving pranks aren’t cool, NTA for ditching carpool buddy.

NTA for ditching carpool buddy who messed with car controls

NTA wins the carpool battle with a clever tax move

Driver’s carpool buddy abuses privilege, commenters support ending favor.

No laughing matter. Prankster puts driver in danger. NTA stands firm.

Standing up for yourself and your safety. NTA wins

Standing up to a manipulative carpool buddy.

Prankster carpool buddy puts everyone in danger, NTA for leaving.

Respect the Rules of the Car: NTA prioritizes safety

Commenter suggests OP is using anxiety as a crutch.

Prankster carpool buddy endangers driver’s life, NTA for leaving.

Prankster carpool buddy gets what he deserves. NTA

Suggests a solution and calls out the prankster. NTA

Discovering new car features can be both terrifying and exciting!

Protecting yourself from a prankster carpool buddy – NTA

Driver’s entitled carpool buddy gets ditched. NTA

Prankster gets what they deserve, NTA stands up for themselves

Prankster carpool buddy gets what he deserves. #NTA

Age and location clarification for AITA repost, no drama here

Woman with phobia of spiders relates to carpool anxiety prank.

Prank or bullying? NTA stands up for herself.

Dude crossed the line by changing car settings without permission. NTA.

Passenger defends driver’s authority, tells off entitled carpool buddy.

NTA for ditching carpool buddy, but he’s saving money

Driver’s safety is top priority. NTA for ditching prankster buddy.

Lesson learned: Don’t be a dick if you want a lift.

Safety first! Commenter supports OP’s decision to ditch prankster carpool buddy

Standing up for yourself: NTA for ditching prankster carpool buddy

NTA stands up for herself against cruel carpool buddy

Don’t mess with the driver! NTA made the right call.

Driving safety is key, even for skilled drivers. NTA.

Turning off a safety feature is reckless and dangerous. NTA

Driver’s safety comes first. NTA for ditching prankster carpool buddy.

NTA stands up for herself against reckless carpool buddy

Safety first! Commenter warns of potential accident and supports OP.

You’re not his mother. Enjoy your commute in peace. NTA

Prankster carpool buddy crosses the line, NTA for kicking out

Carpool buddy triggers anxiety twice, NTA for ditching him.

Setting boundaries and enforcing them – NTA

Setting boundaries with a carpool buddy who adds unnecessary stress.

Prankster carpool buddy triggers PTSD, commenter says NTA

Driver’s carpool buddy pranks her, she ditches him. NTA

Don’t mess with the driver! NTA for ditching the prankster.