Why do people claim to be the best driver ever, and yet keep making the same stupid mistakes?

Why do people claim to be the best driver ever, and yet keep making the same stupid mistakes?
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I learn and never do it again. I got two speeding tickets in the same week when I was in my early 20’s, after that I have never had any issues since.
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