I-4, the longest parking lot in Florida, is without a doubt the absolute worst chunk of pavement in this state. What follows is just a small handful of the many, many reasons you should avoid this stretch of road at all costs.

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First off, the fact this bumper sticker even exists should say something. Photo via jeannie_marie_o
Sometimes the speed limit is the same as a residential neighborhood. Photo via kokopellirules
It’s not unusual for trash to be thrown from a car and attach itself to your side mirror. Photo via christiano.raffaele
For some reason, seeing a car explode is a typical thing on I-4. Photo via prepheatha
Yep, just another car fire. Photo via mrschelseabennett
Oh look, a semi exploded. No biggie. Photo via im_eating_pizza
Parking on a traffic barrel? Hey, it happens. brit612
Part of the problem is you’re either constantly outrunning a storm … Photo via artjen1971
Or driving through one. Photo via babychalupabatman
But regardless of the weather conditions, most of the time I-4 looks like this. Photo via davico_o
Sometimes you’re in a traffic jam for so long, you run out of gas. Photo via cubichi_verijuki
In fact, sometimes the traffic is so bad people just get out and walk. Photo via hellodustin
This family is probably still there. They’re highway people now. Photo via hbirney
I-4 is so bad, people give up and remove their steering wheels. Photo via tay_gencoupe
Since you’ll probably be in one place for awhile, it’s always a good idea to have supplies. Photo via hammer2131
Because you’re just not yourself when you’re hungry. Photo via lifeissofab
If you don’t have any supplies, you’ll more than likely find some strewn across the highway. Photo via mikemokas
Or you can follow behind unsecured merchandise and hope it falls into your car. Photo via
Or scavenge some loose highway fruit from a semi. Photo via justdoneright
It also doesn’t help that people drive like this. Photo via
Or like this. Photo via heyforrest
Or like, oh come on … Photo via m_alcantarrr94
Plus, there’s a pretty good chance a stunt lizard is either in your car or trying to get in your car. Photo via hollifish
It’s highly likely that you’ll see symbols of death everywhere. Photo via viktorbania
Even this mobile banana could mean death. O’Doyle rules! Photo via peaches3401