Some may have noticed that I use both terms in my posts so here are my definitions on each type.
DRIVER is one that knows the rules and obeys them and is up to speed on any changes BUT never assumes that anyone else on the roads does.
Has the best posture behind the wheel with hands @ 9 & 3 elbows bent at app 90 degrees, sitting upright in a relaxed position with the seat belt adjusted correctly and concentrating on driving in a safe and courteous manner,indicates their intentions well in advance and checks mirrors as well as shoulder checks BEFORE changing lanes most importantly concentrating on the job DRIVING and not thinking about anything else that will distract them or lessen awareness of everything that is happening and constantly changing around them.They will also ensure that any passengers are securely belted up.
A DRIVER will do basic vehicle checks at least weekly to ensure that all fluids are at correct levels, tyres have sufficient tread depth are at recommended pressures including the spare and all lights are operating.
MOTORIST is one who takes little pride if any in their driving and I dare say would never pass the test if they had to if they were required to do it again driving in the manner they drive now as they have developed a number or bad habits like steering with 1 hand @ any position on the wheel usually between 10 & 2 and the other one can be anywhere else like on the gearstick,handbrake or out the window holding the door shut /roof on, rarely if ever indicate OR indicate correctly and if they do it is usually as they swing the wheel,has the seat way too far back so the arm/arms are locked on straight,allows passengers to put feet on dash or have seat back way too far back so in the event of a crash the 3 point belt will be ineffective and will allow the passenger to submarine under the belt and end up in the footwell
They are rarely aware of the condition of their tyres and lights and rely on any fault to be drawn to their attention @ the next service that may be anything up to 15000 klm's away
Last but not least people behind the wheel that drive with headphones so they are distracted And anyone with/using a electronic gadget in their hand 
PS I am passionate about road safety and driving standards in general and am not perfect but do strive to be the best driver that I can be and hope that anyone who reads this post may have a hard look at how they drive.
DRIVER is one that knows the rules and obeys them and is up to speed on any changes BUT never assumes that anyone else on the roads does.
Has the best posture behind the wheel with hands @ 9 & 3 elbows bent at app 90 degrees, sitting upright in a relaxed position with the seat belt adjusted correctly and concentrating on driving in a safe and courteous manner,indicates their intentions well in advance and checks mirrors as well as shoulder checks BEFORE changing lanes most importantly concentrating on the job DRIVING and not thinking about anything else that will distract them or lessen awareness of everything that is happening and constantly changing around them.They will also ensure that any passengers are securely belted up.
A DRIVER will do basic vehicle checks at least weekly to ensure that all fluids are at correct levels, tyres have sufficient tread depth are at recommended pressures including the spare and all lights are operating.
MOTORIST is one who takes little pride if any in their driving and I dare say would never pass the test if they had to if they were required to do it again driving in the manner they drive now as they have developed a number or bad habits like steering with 1 hand @ any position on the wheel usually between 10 & 2 and the other one can be anywhere else like on the gearstick,handbrake or out the window holding the door shut /roof on, rarely if ever indicate OR indicate correctly and if they do it is usually as they swing the wheel,has the seat way too far back so the arm/arms are locked on straight,allows passengers to put feet on dash or have seat back way too far back so in the event of a crash the 3 point belt will be ineffective and will allow the passenger to submarine under the belt and end up in the footwell
They are rarely aware of the condition of their tyres and lights and rely on any fault to be drawn to their attention @ the next service that may be anything up to 15000 klm's away
Last but not least people behind the wheel that drive with headphones so they are distracted
And anyone with/using a electronic gadget in their hand PS I am passionate about road safety and driving standards in general and am not perfect but do strive to be the best driver that I can be and hope that anyone who reads this post may have a hard look at how they drive.
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I never had any misgivings about you in that regard 
