The Brick Method of Driving

IsItBullshit: The "Brick" Method of Driving Hi all, been having a debate with my curmudgeonly but genius mechanic father the past few days since I've been back home regarding the safety/efficacy/legitimacy of what he calls the "brick" method of driving. It's confused the absolute fuck out of me and while it won't end our relationship, it's driving a serious wedge between us while I'm here. Essentially, my father recalls when he was young, and, while making a particularly long trip, would place a brick or other weighty object onto the gas pedal once he was on the expressway. After this, he would climb into the back seat of the car, usually with a blanket, and go to sleep. He claims that when he woke up he had shaved a significant portion of the trip off. I asked him how this could possibly be done considering turns and toll booths, not to mention other cars, and he responded that other drivers would acknowledge a "bricker" and move out of the way, or even in some cases gently push the car to right its course. For turns, he just said he would ride the guardrail and deal with the scratches, since it was so much easier to get around this way. I'm completely at my wits end with him. Does ANYONE here have any idea what the hell he's talking about? I considered it was a joke, but this is not a joking guy we're talking about. I apologize if this comes off as a troll post or something, but I am so genuinely curious if this is some relic of a less safety regulated era that I have never heard about.

A text post describes a son arguing with his father about an alleged “brick” driving method: placing a brick on the gas pedal, sleeping in the back seat, and letting other drivers or the guardrail guide the car. The absurdity is that the father presents extremely dangerous and impossible driving behavior as a legitimate old-fashioned practice. It is shared as a reaction to bizarre family stories, obvious trolling, or someone earnestly asking about an unbelievable claim.

• @pokupkabitka / 56279 2026-05-28