With California at #1 and Nevada at #2, Florida takes bronze with some of the rudest drivers in the country.
The Top 10
1. California
2. Nevada
3. Florida
4. Oregon
5. New Mexico
6. Tennessee
7. Washington
8. Arizona
9. Alaska
10. Maryland
1. California
2. Nevada
3. Florida
4. Oregon
5. New Mexico
6. Tennessee
7. Washington
8. Arizona
9. Alaska
10. Maryland
How Is Rudeness Measured?
The study was conducted by Bankrate and utilized data gathered by Zippia. Zippia's data included information on drivers with:
They also surveyed 75,000 Americans to find "what percent of respondents through each state's residents were 'more rude' than most other Americans."
The study was conducted by Bankrate and utilized data gathered by Zippia. Zippia's data included information on drivers with:
- failure to yield violations
- failure to stop violations
- improper backing
- passing where prohibited
- tailgating
- street racing
- hit-and-runs on record
They also surveyed 75,000 Americans to find "what percent of respondents through each state's residents were 'more rude' than most other Americans."
The Problem
As long-time Florida residents, we're slow to point fingers at frustrated drivers (although frustration is never an excuse to be rude). We know how hectic these roads can be, especially when there seems to be a constant barrage of construction zones causing a multitude of traffic hazards.
Aside from this, it's obvious that a lot of drivers either don't understand traffic laws, neglect those laws, or simply lack common courtesy. We see it every day.
As long-time Florida residents, we're slow to point fingers at frustrated drivers (although frustration is never an excuse to be rude). We know how hectic these roads can be, especially when there seems to be a constant barrage of construction zones causing a multitude of traffic hazards.
Aside from this, it's obvious that a lot of drivers either don't understand traffic laws, neglect those laws, or simply lack common courtesy. We see it every day.
- changing lanes and cutting someone off
- holding up traffic to change lanes and make a turn
- not using blinkers
- not yielding properly
- not making a legal right turn at a red light
- not paying attention when the light turns green
- not moving out of the fast lane
- not increasing speed on an entrance ramp
- texting putting makeup on while driving
- dropping debris
- constantly slowing down while looking for a destination
The Solution
Bad drivers will exist forever and always. Rudeness doesn't have to, even if you have every right to raise your fists and scream bloody murder. Here are 10 habits we can put into place to help Florida move down the chart.
Bad drivers will exist forever and always. Rudeness doesn't have to, even if you have every right to raise your fists and scream bloody murder. Here are 10 habits we can put into place to help Florida move down the chart.
- Know exactly where you're going and exactly how to get there before turning on the engine.
- Put down the phone, lipstick, or burger.
- When at a stop light, pay attention to when red turns green.
- Safely move out of the fast lane when faster vehicles approach. If you aren't a fast driver, stay out of the fast lane altogether.
- When using your high beams, be ready to turn them off whenever other vehicles approach your field of view.
- Avoid bad drivers. Keep your distance and stay alert to their driving patterns.
- Prepare for traffic, construction, and bad drivers by leaving early. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), running late is a leading cause of road rage.
- Come to a complete stop and look both ways twice when approaching a stop sign.
- Never, ever tailgate. Stay at least two car-lengths back.
- Change your attitude about driving. Understand that no one is catering to your schedule or driving preferences, so it's up to you to be on the defensive and stay calm and collected.
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