PORTLAND—Researchers have confirmed that allowing women to take the esteemed position of ‘Passenger Princess’ significantly lowers road rage incidents. “I let her be the passenger princess,” said local driver James Howard, “not because it’s safer, but because she controls the playlists.” Experts note this strategy prevents explosive debates over directions and song skips, creating a serene driving experience.

The study, conducted over six months, found that drivers adopting the ‘Passenger Princess’ policy experienced 80% fewer outbursts of road rage. “It’s all about maintaining harmony in the vehicle,” commented Dr. Lucy Park, lead researcher. “When she’s happy sitting there with her iced coffee and Instagram, it mysteriously reduces lane-weaving and horn-honking.”

Critics argue that a universal adoption of this practice may lead to unrealistic expectations of royal treatment. However, James Howard remains undeterred. “If my safety comes from listening to true crime podcasts on repeat while she passenger princesses,” he added, “then so be it. I value my car insurance premiums too much.”