The Driver is known for being quiet, reclusive and emotionally isolated. His personality traits have been perceived as "relatable" by those who have watched the film, resulting in the Driver being lauded through internet discourse. Examples include memes and video edits of the film's scenes depicting the Driver as "literally me" to viewers. Officer K, another character Ryan Gosling has played in Blade Runner 2049, also shares many similarites to the Driver, and are often featured together in memes alongide other film characters Gosling has played over his career.