I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area and I must admit that we have the most inconsiderate and incapable drivers that I am aware of. I have been to every state in the east and I can say, without a doubt, that Pennsylvania has the most considerate and capable drivers of anywhere I have traveled. When I head out of town I just can't wait to cross the Maryland border into Pennsylvania -- the difference in drivers is noticeable, almost immediately.Is there a state that you have visited where you can, generally, say the drivers are more considerate and better than most?Bruce

Michigan. If you can avoid hitting a deer for 5 years in a row, you are considered an expert.

Hmm. Here is a USA Today article on who has worst drivers.I think a lot has to do with traffic. If it's heavy, there will be problems. Less, then everyone just cruises along.

When I head out of town I just can't wait to cross the Maryland border into Pennsylvania -- the difference in drivers is noticeable, almost immediately.Must be because our roads are so bad. We head down to MD once or twice a year and we have the opposite feeling - can't wait to cross the border into MD. LOLThere are 2 roads that we avoid whenever possible - the Washington Beltway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

I knew Alabama was going to be the top ten. There is zero driver training for students unlike NY where I learned to drive. If you buy a used car from Alabama I can almost guarantee you the turn signal stalk and relay will be like new as its never been used. The speed limit, especially on rural roads is just a recommendation. I think every other driver is texting or talking on their phones.Be safe, Happy Camping

Sadly, after traveling a good chunk of this country, I think the only state with good drivers is the State of Denial.. You see, it's not that the drivers are any better there. Only that they deny they have bad ones.Far too many drivers today are living in the state of CONFUSION after all.

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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Nov 26, 2014
Sadly, after traveling a good chunk of this country, I think the only state with good drivers is the State of Denial.. You see, it's not that the drivers are any better there. Only that they deny they have bad ones.

Far too many drivers today are living in the state of CONFUSION after all.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
I knew Alabama was going to be the top ten. There is zero driver training for students unlike NY where I learned to drive. If you buy a used car from Alabama I can almost guarantee you the turn signal stalk and relay will be like new as its never been used. The speed limit, especially on rural roads is just a recommendation. I think every other driver is texting or talking on their phones.

Be safe, Happy Camping
pasusan
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
When I head out of town I just can't wait to cross the Maryland border into Pennsylvania -- the difference in drivers is noticeable, almost immediately.
Must be because our roads are so bad. We head down to MD once or twice a year and we have the opposite feeling - can't wait to cross the border into MD. LOL

There are 2 roads that we avoid whenever possible - the Washington Beltway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
ronfisherman
Moderator
Nov 26, 2014
Hmm. Here is a USA Today article on who has worst drivers.
I think a lot has to do with traffic. If it's heavy, there will be problems. Less, then everyone just cruises along.
Pepperoni
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
Michigan. If you can avoid hitting a deer for 5 years in a row, you are considered an expert.

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