Cuban content creator Yandry García (@yandrygarciavlog) posted a video in which he describes driving in Miami as "a high-risk sport" and portrays the experience as dangerous and chaotic.
"Driving in Miami is a high-risk sport. Now, it's not that people in Las Vegas drive particularly well either, but Miami takes it to a pro level, literally. People will cut you off, people will jump in front of you, people want to dodge... it's just terrible, literally," he expressed in the recording.
The Cuban added that driving in that city can be especially challenging for nervous individuals: "If you suffer from nerves, you can't drive here in Miami or get into any car in Miami because you literally feel like your life is in danger."
In his remarks, he expressed that he was unclear about the reason for the problem: “I don’t know if it’s because there are a lot of Latinos here in Miami, I don’t know if it’s that people bring their bad driving habits from their countries, I don’t know what the reason is; I don’t know if this is a concrete jungle and you either adapt or you don’t survive. I don’t know what’s going on, but driving here is crazy.”
He also mentioned that driving on the streets involves dealing with "electric scooters, mopeds, motorcycles... it's literally crazy, pure madness."
In the accompanying text of his publication, the creator summarized his message: “Driving in Miami is madness, driving in Miami is a high-risk sport; your life is truly at stake behind the wheel here, what is this?”
The video generated dozens of comments from users who confirmed or nuanced the creator's perception. Some took it humorously: “It’s crazy, my love,” “Literally, a master in literally,” “That’s how it is, and if you’re going to Brickell, get ready.”
Others made comparisons with other cities: "Well, I'm from Miami, it's true, but now I'm in Las Vegas and it's starting to resemble Miami," "It's also the number of cars there are. In Vegas, there aren't even a third of the cars in Miami."
There were those who defended their driving skills: "I've been driving since I was 16, and I've never been given a ticket. Miami is not for the weak."
Miami and other cities in Florida have been highlighted in various reports and publications as high-risk areas for driving. A report from Life360 ranked Miami and Fort Lauderdale among the areas with the most hazardous driving behaviors, such as rapid accelerations and sudden stops.
The perception of chaotic driving in Miami has been echoed by other public figures. The comedian Cuqui La Mora shared a video showcasing the "indisciplines" she notices while driving in the city, calling it a "horror" and "a lack of respect."
In July of last year, the Spanish TikToker @ramonteli also shared his views on driving in the city and the alleged ease of obtaining a license in Florida.
Even traffic congestion is part of the problem. A Cuban woman went viral for expressing her frustration while stuck on the Palmetto Expressway, in a journey that took her more than twice the estimated time.
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