New Survey Shows One in Three Dads Will Definitely ‘Turn This Car Around’

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A recent survey involving over 12,000 fathers sheds light on the realities of family travel dynamics. We’re all familiar with the archetype of the traveling dad: the stressed-out father who threatens to turn the car back at the first sign of trouble (even if you’re already seven hours into your journey), the dad meticulously packing the car as if he’s playing a game of Tetris, or the overly punctual dad who insists on arriving at the airport hours ahead of schedule.

Conducted by The Dad, this survey, scrutinized by data scientist and father, Alex Johnson, reveals amusing insights and some surprising truths about dad behavior on the road. Among the findings is the eye-opening statistic that 30% of dads have indeed followed through on their threat to turn the car around—proof that it’s not just an empty warning!

Classic Dad Travel Sayings

From the classic sitcoms to real-life scenarios, dads have a repertoire of phrases they’re known for during road trips. It’s almost tradition that the moment the wheel was invented, a dad exclaimed, “You should have gone before we left!” According to the survey, 77.4% of dads will make a comment about avoiding traffic, like, “Glad we’re not going that way,” while 67.6% express their frustration with drivers by saying, “People don’t know how to drive in this town!”

When it comes to packing the car, 70.5% of fathers take pride in proclaiming, “That’s not going anywhere!” as they secure their gear. Before hitting the road, about half will suggest, “Let’s rock and roll.” And don’t be surprised if you pass a field of horses—dads can’t resist pointing them out 64% of the time!

Interestingly, while 54% of fathers admit to having threatened to turn the car around, the fact that 30% have actually done it is quite revealing—hopefully, they weren’t headed somewhere too important!

Dad: The Early Bird at the Airport

No one enjoys being late, but what about arriving so early that you’re stuck waiting for the airport to open? The survey indicates that many dads prefer to build in plenty of time before flights, with most aiming to arrive two hours early. An additional 14% opt for three hours or more, with a particularly punctual 3% arriving a whopping four hours ahead of schedule. We worry for the 17% who arrive an hour or less—let’s keep that information from our dads!

Dads and Waiting Games

The survey also explored how long dads typically wait for their kids to exit the car. Responses were fairly evenly split between those who wait “not long at all,” and those who wait one to two minutes or more. We’d love to meet the parents whose kids jump out of the car immediately—what’s their secret?

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Summary

A recent survey of over 12,000 fathers reveals that 30% of dads have indeed turned the car around during family trips, dispelling the notion that such threats are mere bluffs. The study highlights common dad sayings and behaviors while traveling, shedding light on their penchant for punctuality and their unique way of interacting with family during road trips.

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