The Fuel Tank Rule
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
Never let the fuel tank go below one quarter.
Them
The warning light exists for a reason.
CAR RIDE
Tiny drama with seatbelts.
Car Ride is for harmless tiny drama about music choices, snack crumbs, seat claims, backseat commentary, and tiny travel etiquette trials.
How it works
Choose an example to fill the tiny drama. The nicknames are yours to choose.
The Map Voice Rebellion
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
Muting the navigation voice made us miss the exit.
Them
The voice was interrupting the music and the map was still visible.
The Phone Charger Situation
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
My phone was lower, so I should get to the charger first.
Them
My phone was navigating, which makes it the designated car phone.
The Shortcut Disaster
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
Your shortcut added fourteen minutes and three new regrets.
Them
Getting slightly lost is all part of the adventure.
The Last-Second Direction Situation
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
Saying turn here when the turn is already upon us is not helpful.
Them
You driver should have sensed my turning energy earlier.
The Shortcut Situation
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
Your "better way" added three roundabouts and quiet resentment.
Them
It was more interesting than sitting behind the same bus forever.
The Turn Here Panic
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
You said "turn here" when the turn was already beside us.
Them
The road arrived faster than my mouth could speak the update.
The Departure Countdown
A car ride tiny drama example.
You
Saying "I'm ready" should mean shoes on and bag in hand.
Them
Ready can include a short final sweep for forgotten things.