Calling out all women drivers, let’s have a word…

How many times have you looked at a woman driving on the road, tending to her car or visiting a fuel station and thought that she has got everything handled and is doing just fine? Not many. Well maybe it’s because us women haven’t come forward and claimed the platform and owned it to the world that when it comes to our cars, we’ve got this; our car, our responsibility.

Just recently, we stumbled upon a campaign by TOTAL PARCO, who are actively engaged in busting stereotypes, demystifying car maintenance and giving their women drivers the platform to come up and say ‘Meri Gari Meri Zimaydari’. Being the first oil manufacturing company – in an industry that doesn’t aim to target women at all – in Pakistan, their initiative to arm women drivers with all the information they need to maintain their car like no other, has got everyone talking. For decades, TOTAL PARCO has been partners with millions of men drivers in the country, it’s heartening to see they are striving for the same for their women drivers. Kudos to them for giving the ladies this platform and for standing by them in their journey down the road with their cars.

With that being said, here are the types of women drivers you will typically find on the roads:

1. The ones who have their car’s monthly checklist sorted

And why not? #TotalParco has made it a lot easier; breaking down the topsy-turvy terms and processes and presenting them in a not so non-sensical way for everyone.

2. The ones who take responsibility for themselves and others on the road

3. The ones who are very well on their own and can take care of their cars

4. The ones who can tackle tough driving conditions like a boss

Because it’s all about #MeriGariMeriZimaydari.

5. The ones who do not give two cents about notorious stereotypes and cultural ethos about women drivers

Flat tire? Change of oil? Oh, why not!

6. The ones who lead by an example in order to inspire maximum women out there

#YesWeCanLadies

I've always wanted to drive. Since I was a little girl. I remember my first time behind the wheel. I was so nervous that I kept on putting the car in the wrong gear but I was so unbelievably excited. My mom and I learned to drive together. She learned to drive in her 40's and then took over the roads like a queen. My mom is a bag of nerves (sorry amma, but you know its true hahaha) so she was always insanely nervous when driving. She would make errors like any normal person would but the biggest problem was that whenever she made a mistake, everyone would say thats because "she is a woman and women can't drive". When I finally started driving, I always wanted to make sure no one tells me I drive like a woman. Now when I think about that, I feel a little ashamed of myself for thinking that way. I don't know what one woman drove like a maniac and gave birth to this stereotype, but all women in the world cannot be judged because of her. We still might need some help changing tyres sometimes but thanks to companies like @TotalParcopakistan, we are learning all the technical, not so easy things as well. I still feel excited and proud every single time I get on the drivers seat because it makes me feel independent and empowered. I don't know how many people judge me when I am driving and I honestly don't care. All women are not bad drivers just as not all men are good drivers. I really wish people would accept that and soon because that might convince half my friends to sit in the car with me. Idiots. Anyway, lets stop judging and let women drive. Ab tou even Saudi Arabia is on board. LOLOLOLOLOL. #RantsofaDesiBride #InstaBlog #InstaBlogger #Pakistan #PakistaniBloggers #WeddingBlogger #WeddingBlog #merigarimerizimaydaari #TotalParco #YesWeCanLadies

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7. The ones who juggle a million things in a day flawlessly and maintain their cars to perfection

Spread the word! #YESWECANLADIES