Whenever I start
my car, I make a "BR-U-MMM!!" noise. It started off just to amuse the missus or the kids, but now I do it every time, which usually is when I'm by myself. Since about 3 months ago, I've started doing the engine noise too, with synchronised gear changes. If I'm in a rush, I sometimes do the "psssht" sound that a turbo-aspirated engine does (which my car doesn't have).

I even do a squealing noise on corners. In the carpark of the local Asda, the smooth tarmac makes the tyres squeal anyway, so I do the theme from Starsky & Hutch.

I realised how bad it was last week when I cycled to my mate's house (because that way I can sample some of his vast whisky collection). I set off from my garden gate and made motorbike noises as far as the end of the street before I realised.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Fri 18 Sep 2009, 12:49, 2 replies)

Me too!
I do exactly the same thing when I'm riding my push-bike, complete with revving noises and manipulation of imaginary clutch/throttle handles. It doesn't help much that I ride a total granny-chariot, big basket on the front, bell and all..
(JazzSpider, Fri 18 Sep 2009, 12:55, closed)

It's even worse if you don't drive like me
and have to resort to doing this on the bus.
( SpankyHanky, Fri 18 Sep 2009, 12:55, closed)