This is really only because people in WA drive routinely under the speed limit.
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Can we agree that California in general is home to the worst drivers on the planet
- Thread starter Bruceleeroy
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This is really only because people in WA drive routinely under the speed limit.
I just today heard that my friend of 23 years of age had died in a car crash in a place called Beavercreek, Ohio.
The driver of 53 was driving on the wrong side of the road
Needless to say I am devasted, shocked, angry and do not know what to do after the loss of a friend dear to me. This carelessness has to stop and we need to be better on the road.
The driver of 53 was driving on the wrong side of the road
Needless to say I am devasted, shocked, angry and do not know what to do after the loss of a friend dear to me. This carelessness has to stop and we need to be better on the road.
I have driven in nearly every state in the US and California isn't even in the top 10 of worst drivers. The worst would be:
1. Florida
2. Ohio
3. Illinois
Coincidentally, I found Boston to have the best drivers, on the condition that you follow the mutual understanding to always drive 25 over the speed limit and drive aggressively.
1. Florida
2. Ohio
3. Illinois
Coincidentally, I found Boston to have the best drivers, on the condition that you follow the mutual understanding to always drive 25 over the speed limit and drive aggressively.
Maybe those "idiot" pedestrians would care if the drivers respected their right of way. Why are you even driving in a big city like Chicago? This is why cars need to go away.
Tourists are the worst drivers on the planet. Even worse than the elderly. Anywhere with tourists is a bad place to drive.
i was surprised by the lack of seattle in this thread and then realized all the seattlites are probably too busy taking up the passing lane under the speed limit
Not gonna lie drivers are awful here in Cali but what I experience during my stay in Texas was something else
Consistently, driving in Quebec has been fucking awful.
But the worst driving I have ever witnessed has been Jacksonville, Florida. Three major accidents in the span of an hour on one stretch of road. People not signalling and zipping in and out of lanes. I couldn't believe how atrocious it was.
But the worst driving I have ever witnessed has been Jacksonville, Florida. Three major accidents in the span of an hour on one stretch of road. People not signalling and zipping in and out of lanes. I couldn't believe how atrocious it was.
My perspective is limited to North America and some of Europe but I have had friends who have worked in China, specifically Beijing and Shanghai, that have said driving their is 'batshit insane'. What you're saying matches what I've heard before.
This...Went there two weeks ago, and I shit you not I was almost run over like 12 fucking times. Food is bomb af though. Worth the man slaughter
I've lived in states all over the country, all kinds of metropolitan areas and nowhere is near as bad as Texas. The drivers here are not only dumb as rocks, but have zero regard for anyone on the road, even themselves. People here seem to think rules don't matter.
My best friend who used to drive like a grandmother moved to LA a couple years ago. When he comes back to the east coast his driving is INSANE compared to how it used to be just from having to drive around there all the time.
Its either some place in China or India, or maybe one developing country that im forgetting. Its definetely not anywhere in North America or Europe.
dude no one uses the turn signals anywhere. no place is unique in that facet.
hell today I was coming back down Karcher Road from the Target and theres a strip of bars along the road, and the Jeep Wrangler in front of me just decided to turn into the bar without using a signal. Like hey it's that plastic stick on the left side of your steering column, its in the same place on most cars.
(bonus) the Dodge Ram(see? these things are trouble) in front of him actually turned on his signal to turn into the next bar up, but upon just about turning into the driveway he changed his mind and tried to pull back out into traffic to attempt to turn into the next entrance about 100 ft up, had to swerve into the center turn lane to avoid him just pulling back out onto the road. Was like dude ain't you supposed to leave the bar drunk rather than arrive at it drunk?
hell today I was coming back down Karcher Road from the Target and theres a strip of bars along the road, and the Jeep Wrangler in front of me just decided to turn into the bar without using a signal. Like hey it's that plastic stick on the left side of your steering column, its in the same place on most cars.
(bonus) the Dodge Ram(see? these things are trouble) in front of him actually turned on his signal to turn into the next bar up, but upon just about turning into the driveway he changed his mind and tried to pull back out into traffic to attempt to turn into the next entrance about 100 ft up, had to swerve into the center turn lane to avoid him just pulling back out onto the road. Was like dude ain't you supposed to leave the bar drunk rather than arrive at it drunk?
Lol I agree with that as well. I just hope I never get into an accident driving on 76. Such a garbage HWY with too many impatient people
Years ago a friend taught me to drive in Chicago traffic. His advice was "Just start moving over slowly, people will let you in" and he was right. Years later I moved to the Bay and thought the same thing would apply, but... nope. CA drivers would pull up in your blind spot and just live there. If they see you trying to change lanes, they'll accelerate to fill the gap before you can. I don't think they're bad drivers per se, but they are assholes.
Driving on the highway to Downtown Houston from the Suburbs is a nightmare. There are lots of safe and courteous drivers, but there are some insane people on the road during rush hour. Guaranteed to witness traffic cops pulling over speeders and violators and of course the occasional crash or fender bender. Daily. Rain or shine, it's a high rate of bad driving.
100%. As I said earlier everyone starts doing this-because otherwise if you leave an inch everyone will cut in front of you.
I was just about to say this. I came from the DC area. Tonight alone my friend and I nearly got hit three times by vehicles from drivers who just started turning into our lanes without looking and seeing us right next to them. Keep in mind it's a big SUV. The slow drivers always stay in the left lane. They treat roundabouts like 4 way stops. Legit have witnessed cars swing wildly across 4 lanes of traffic cutting everyone off and causing accidents. People entering the exit ramp to get on the highway. I could go on.
All of the United States pales in comparison to places like Panama.
Have you ever driven in a place like Panama before?
Have you ever driven in a place like Panama before?
Tijuana is just a few miles south. Go there for the real Dark Souls experience.
Orange County has never felt bad to me. Most people drive predictably. Even if they don't signal until right before they switch lanes, if you are paying even the tiniest bit of attention you will be able to see "oh that car is rapidly accelerating/has taken their foot off the gas pedal, they are clearly looking to switch lanes". The left most lanes in particular tend to be pretty dang predictable even when people weave in and out. Other than that, stay out of peoples blind spots and you will be fine.
Orange County has never felt bad to me. Most people drive predictably. Even if they don't signal until right before they switch lanes, if you are paying even the tiniest bit of attention you will be able to see "oh that car is rapidly accelerating/has taken their foot off the gas pedal, they are clearly looking to switch lanes". The left most lanes in particular tend to be pretty dang predictable even when people weave in and out. Other than that, stay out of peoples blind spots and you will be fine.
I was in California for a few weeks and everyone seemed to be very courteous on the road, giving way etc but in Sydney it is like the total opposite, basically if you indicate you want to turn into a lane you better do it only 1 or 2 seconds before actually turning because if the person who is already travelling in that lane sees your indicator they will speed up to close the gap.
OP never been on I-4 on the way to Orlando
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Holy shit lol, beaten by like 5 posts... but seriously, it's the deadliest stretch of highway in the country for a reason
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Holy shit lol, beaten by like 5 posts... but seriously, it's the deadliest stretch of highway in the country for a reason
California is in the better half statistically for accidents among US states.
The worst is Florida, beating out the next two states combined.
The worst is Florida, beating out the next two states combined.
Well tourists are busy being tourists and looking at the sights rather than the road, so it's to be expected.
Even in this thread most people are talking about places outside of where they live.. Florida especially. Which leads to:
Glad to see it's official that Florida can't drive for shit.
Why are you coming for my life!SoCal drivers when it rains:
Driving in the Bay Area is definitely more chill. Sure some people speed, but in general not as much as in SoCal.
That's a name I haven't heard in a while.
My bestie, whom lived in Los Angeles for 15 years, but has now lived in Atlanta for the past 25, insists California drivers are notably better than the ones here in Georgia.
The IE is also a dumpster fire for this, there is no escape from bad cali drivers my friend. OC is bad but LA is just eternally destroyed.
Felt like mad max. Was wild as as shit. Would experience again!
