What Has a Head, Can’t Think, but Drives? is a toolbox riddle with a clever double meaning. Have a guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has a head, can’t think, but drives?
Answer: Hammer
Need a hint?
It’s used to knock nails into wood.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a hammer.
A hammer has a heavy metal “head”, and it obviously can’t think. When you hit a nail, you “drive” it into the wood, so the hammer drives without ever sitting in a car.
Most people picture a person in a car, which is exactly what the riddle wants you to do.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A screwdriver also “drives” screws, but it doesn’t really have a head. Hammer fits best.
What does “drive a nail” mean?
It means to push a nail into wood by hitting it, which is the hammer’s whole job.