People's driving behavior is governed by a certain aspect of their personality combined with their mood. The most dangerous driver is the one that's in a rush. For some people, their personality dictates to them that they're always in a rush. They'll swerve into your lane without signaling, slam on the breaks, speed, and run red lights. They justify their poor driving with a feeLing of urgency.
Purchasing is probably governed by the same aspects of one’s personality. Likewise, bad purchasers are chronically under a pressure to BUY NOW!
Slowing down, checking before you make a move, and making sure that there are no blind spots (hidden costs of ownership) are ways of increasing your quality of life.