Choosing the right snack is critical

HEMET—In the fast-paced world of eating behind the wheel, choosing the right snack is critical. From steering with your knees to dodging crumbs in your cupholder, it’s a high-stakes environment where only the most versatile foods survive. Enter the definitive list of driving snacks: the middle of a footlong sub, a few fries stolen from your wife’s takeout, and the ever-reliable medieval turkey leg.

“The middle of a footlong is perfection for driving,” said local snack aficionado Alex Morales. “No awkward bread ends, no tomato slices slipping out mid-turn—just pure sandwich harmony. And, in the end, it means you still have two sandwiches left. Think about it.”

Next on the list, the iconic “wife’s fries” strategy. Expert eater and part-time Uber driver Elena Santiago elaborated: “Look, they’re already there, cooling in the bag, begging to be eaten. It’s a classic maneuver. If you take just a few, she won’t even notice. Just be prepared for the stink-eye if you cross that limit.”

Finally, the dark horse of driving snacks: the medieval turkey leg. “This one’s all about dominance,” said barbecue enthusiast Raul Gutierrez. “You pull up to a meet holding one of these bad boys, and everyone knows you mean business. Plus, no wrapper means no cleanup. Just toss the bone out the window—nature takes care of the rest.”

Critics, however, have raised concerns about the practicality of these choices. “Are we really recommending greasy fries and giant hunks of meat while driving?” said traffic safety advocate Karen Johnson. “What happened to, I don’t know, not eating while operating a motor vehicle?” (We also found her annoying.)

But for true multitaskers, this list is a game-changer—proving once again that innovation always comes from necessity (and hunger).