A Melbourne motorist has unleashed an angry rant online after claiming a woman applied makeup, wore headphones, and brake-checked cars during peak-hour traffic – sparking outrage from fellow drivers.

The incident happened just before 9am on the Chandler Highway, with the driver insisting the woman was more focused on her reflection in the mirror than the road ahead.

‘Shout out to the young bimbo who nearly caused several accidents and held up traffic,’ the post on Reddit‘s Melbourne forum began. 

‘You were driving, wearing headphones and trying to put on your makeup in the rear view mirror. You failed to see traffic move ahead of you, holding everyone back.’

The motorist claimed other drivers tried to move around her to avoid a collision, but the woman escalated the situation instead of correcting her behaviour.

‘You flipped me the bird for asking you to move, then proceeded to brake check, then move at 10km an hour to stop everyone from catching the green light,’ they wrote. 

‘You have no idea we were all staring at you and asking WTF?! I couldn’t give a f*** about you, I just don’t want to die on the road. I am actually astounded you have a licence.’

The post sparked a flood of comments from frustrated Melbourne drivers who said dangerous distractions have become all too common.

‘If you have a dash cam, you can report the unsafe driving. A post is fun, but the negligent driver getting a $1,188 fine and three demerit points is far more effective,’ one wrote.

‘I once saw someone eat a bowl of muesli while driving in morning peak hour. I couldn’t believe it,’ another added.

Others pointed out that wearing headphones while behind the wheel should be banned entirely. 

‘You lose spatial awareness and it’s dangerous,’ one said. 

‘You’re not even allowed to wear them while ice skating – how can anyone think it’s okay in a car?’

Mobile phone use while driving was another hot topic. 

‘I’m just sick of people who stare down at their phone in their lap and then don’t notice the green light,’ one user added.

Road safety experts say distracted driving is one of the biggest risks on Australian roads. 

Proper driving etiquette includes keeping both hands on the wheel, avoiding the use of phones or headphones, and ensuring full attention is on the road ahead. 

Brake checking – when a driver suddenly slams the brakes to intimidate another car – is not only aggressive but also illegal, and can result in heavy penalties if caught on camera.

Authorities regularly urge motorists to treat driving as a full-time responsibility, not a chance to multitask. 

Applying makeup, eating, texting or even fiddling with music can dramatically increase reaction times and reduce awareness of surrounding traffic.

The post quickly struck a chord with Australian commuters who say Melbourne traffic is stressful enough without reckless drivers adding to the chaos.