It’s not every day you see a Chevy Silverado treating a narrow country road like a racetrack while the driver hangs halfway out the window—but that is exactly what one terrifying dashcam video has captured.

The footage, recently shared on the r/dashcams community, shows a white pickup truck driving with a level of recklessness that has left viewers stunned. The truck, noticeably missing a rear license plate and sporting broken brake lights, is seen swerving across double yellow lines, kicking up dirt, and aggressively tailgating other motorists.

But the most bizarre detail? The driver appears to be leaning his upper body out of the driver-side window for much of the ride, all while hauling a solitary tree in the truck bed.

The Scene: “Someone Was in a Hurry”
The video begins with the dashcam owner following the erratic truck. The caption, “Someone was in a hurry. What would you have done?”, poses a serious question to fellow drivers. The original poster (OP) noted that they tried to find space to let the maniac pass but refused to drive their own car into the dirt or a raised curb to accommodate the reckless behavior.

The footage escalates as the truck overtakes the cammer, swerving wildly. The combination of the loose tree in the back and the driver’s “cartoonish” posture—hanging out the window like a dog catching the breeze—has led to a mixture of horror and hilarity in the comments.

The Internet Reacts: Drugs or Botany?
As with any viral dashcam footage, the internet detectives were quick to weigh in. The overwhelming consensus? This wasn’t just a case of being late for work.

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The “Meth” Theory: Many users pointed out the erratic behavior—specifically the hanging out the window and lack of self-preservation—as classic signs of drug use. “Man, he has to be on something. This is just insane,” wrote one user, with others specifically suggesting methamphetamines.

The “Tree Emergency”: Humorous commenters latched onto the cargo. “The ONLY excuse for driving like this is if… the tree in my bed is DYING and needs to get to the EMERGENCY ROOM,” joked one Redditor. Another added, “He’s got a long way to go and a short time to grow.”

The Mechanical Failures: Hawk-eyed viewers noted the truck was a rolling violation, pointing out the missing tags and blown brake lights. “A cop would have a field day with this guy,” one commenter observed.

What Would You Have Done?
The video serves as a grim reminder of the unpredictability of the road. So, what is the right move when you encounter a driver who seems to have a death wish?

The community offered sound advice that aligns with defensive driving experts: Distance is your best friend.

Let Them Go: As one commenter put it, “There’s nothing better than being the second fastest person on the road.” Letting a reckless driver pass puts the danger in front of you, rather than on your bumper.

Don’t Engage: Several users warned against following too closely or entering tunnels with such a driver. “If he stops, you’re literally trapped in there with that nutcase.”

Call the Professionals: With no license plates and dangerous behavior, this is a clear 911 scenario.

While we may never know if the driver made it to their destination (or if the tree survived the trip), the footage stands as a chaotic example of exactly what not to do behind the wheel.