Only 3% Of People Think They Are Bad Drivers
When we get behind the wheel most of have confidence that we are not bad drivers, it’s everyone else. With more and more people taking to the crowded highways and…
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When we get behind the wheel most of have confidence that we are not bad drivers, it’s everyone else. With more and more people taking to the crowded highways and byways, the chances of getting into an accident or argument are higher than ever.
When an incident or accident happens it has to generally be someone’s fault unless it was a sheer happenstance that it occurred. Most insurance companies want to determine who was at fault so they don’t have to pay for repairs and claims.
It’s not my fault!
It's probably an exaggeration to say that EVERYONE on the roads is a horrible driver . . . but are there more bad drivers than good ones? Or are the bad apples just spoiling the whole barrel?
In a new poll, people were asked about the average driving ability of people in their state. And believe it or not, 9% of people said that, on average, their state has EXCELLENT drivers.
But 12% say the average driver is POOR, and another 5% rate the average driver as TERRIBLE.
So how did people grade THEMSELVES? Just 3% of people admitted they're a subpar driver. Specifically, 2% said they're "poor," and another 1% said they are "terrible."
On the flip-side, 47% said they are "excellent" drivers . . . another 26% said they're "good" . . . and 7% said they're "fair."
So, a whopping 90% of people insist they're NOT a jerk on the roads.
And even though NO ONE EVER boasts about how great the drivers were on their commute . . . 31% of people say the drivers in their state are probably better than those in other states . . . 41% say they're probably the same . . .
And only 16% think that they're experiencing WORSE driving than what's happening in other states.
It’s one thing to be confident that you’re not a bad driver, but you have to back that up with a good driving record, or your insurance company will let you know what they think.
Boston Is Officially One Of the Worst Cities for Traffic, Its Ranking Will Surprise You
The United States continues to be one of the most congested countries for traffic in the world. Our cities are constantly flooded with commuters and make for horrible traffic conditions on a daily basis. Each year there are several platforms that do surveys about the cities in America with the worst traffic and Boston is consistently in the top 5. This year is no different.
Geolocation technology specialist, TomTom, has just released its annual traffic index for 2023. Their findings came from assessing time, cost and CO2 emission per mile driven. While many will say the top 10 isn't too surprising, many will also say that it is shocking Los Angeles is NOT #1. Before we get to the top 7, it should be noted that traffic isn't necessarily always a bad thing. Experts say that heavy traffic means a thriving economy. It shows that people are going out and spending money.
It is also interesting to note that Boston is consistently in the top 10 no matter which platform is doing the rankings. As a matter of fact, last year transportation analytics company INRIX found that Boston had the #4 worst traffic in the ENTIRE WORLD! It was determined that in 2022, traffic cost the average Boston driver $2,270. So did Boston actually improve for 2023? Let's take a look at the top 7 cities in the country for the worst traffic according to TomTom.
#7 Seattle
Travel time actually increased in Seattle in 2023. I find it interesting that TomTom also lets you know when is the worst time to drive in each city. For Seattle, the worst time to drive is Thursdays between 5-6pm. The average speed you're driving during Seattle morning rush hour is 21mph.
#6 Baltimore
Travel time actually increased in Baltimore last year. It ranks 135 in the entire world for traffic. The day and times to avoid driving in Baltimore are Wednesdays between 5-6pm. The average speed during the morning rush in Baltimore is 19 mph.
#5 Chicago
Travel time decreased in Chicago last year. Chicago's traffic actually ranks 128 in the entire world. The worst day to travel last year was September 15, it was a Friday. The day/time to avoid driving in Chicago: Thursdays between 5-6pm.
#4 Boston
I highly disagree with Boston's ranking but according to TomTom, travel time increased in Boston last year. We rank 97 in the entire world for worst traffic. The worst day of travel last year was September 14. It was a Thursday. The worst day/time for traffic in Boston: Thursdays between 5-6pm.
#3 San Francisco
Travel time didn't change in San Francisco last year. It's the second city in California to make the top 10 this year. It ranks 71 in the entire world. You're only traveling 16 mph during rush hour in San Francisco. Avoid driving Wednesdays between 5-6pm.
#2 Washington D.C.
Travel time increased in D.C. last year. It ranks 55 in the entire world for traffic. 205 hours were spent driving last year for the average driver. Much like other cities, the days/time to avoid driving is Wednesdays between 5-6.
#1 New York City
No, Los Angeles is NOT #1. In fact, it's not even in the top 5. NYC ranks 20 in the entire world for traffic. Travel time increased last year. Avoid driving on Thursdays between 4-5pm.
