I also do not like driving with people chatting to me apart from the GC as I can respond or ignore. DH is absolutely the worst back seat driver and I have to ignore him or we would be dead or other people would be dead! I zone out if giving a lift to others - my mother never shuts up but she has never learned to drive, moans about all the cars yet expects a lift everywhere. have on occasion stopped the car when she says "so and so doesn't go this way" and asked who is driving! I also don't like talking on the hands free phone so if anyone calls it is very brief.
I think if I were you, Peonyrose, I would make the break by getting the bus - maybe say you fancy a glass of wine or some other reason ( sore ankle, neck etc) so can't drive, then the cycle has been changed and your friends will have to seek alternative ways home.
Good Morning Monday 29th April 2024