Have you ever found yourself questioning the driving etiquette of others on the road? It turns out, your instincts might be spot on.
Insurify conducted a study revealing that certain states have a higher concentration of rude drivers. Let’s explore which states made the list and what driving behaviors landed them there.
1. Idaho: The Gem State’s Driving Disconnect
With a staggering 3.44% of drivers cited for rude behavior, Idaho tops the list, exceeding the national average by 51%. The most common infraction?
Failure to stop at a stop sign, occurring at a rate 81% higher than the national average. This suggests a prevalent disregard for basic traffic laws and a potential lack of consideration for other drivers in the Gem State.
2. Alaska: Navigating Rudeness in the Last Frontier
Alaska ranks second with 2.99% of drivers cited for rude behavior, 44% above the national average.
The primary culprit is failure to stop at a red light, with a rate 172% higher than the national average. This alarming statistic points to potential issues with impatience and disregard for traffic signals among Alaskan drivers.
3. Wisconsin: Cheese, Beer, and Rude Drivers
Wisconsin secures the third spot with 2.95% of drivers exhibiting rude behavior, a 43% increase over the national average.
Similar to Idaho, the most frequent violation is failure to stop at a stop sign, surpassing the national average by 89%. This indicates a concerning trend of neglecting stop signs within the Badger State.
4. Virginia: Is it for Lovers and Rude Drivers?
Virginia claims the fourth position, with 2.82% of drivers cited for rude behavior, 40% higher than the national average.
Once again, failure to stop at a stop sign leads the way, exceeding the national average by 45%. This consistent violation suggests a widespread issue with stop sign compliance in Virginia.
5. Ohio: Rude Driving in the Buckeye State
Ohio rounds out the top five, with 2.68% of drivers cited for rude behavior, 37% above the national average.
Unsurprisingly, failure to stop at a stop sign remains the most common offense, exceeding the national average by 75%. Ohio’s inclusion highlights the state’s struggle with drivers neglecting this fundamental traffic rule.
6. Nebraska: The Cornhusker State’s Roadway Rudeness
Nebraska’s drivers show rude behavior at a rate of 2.61%, which is 36% greater than the national average. The most common rude citation in Nebraska is failure to stop at a stop sign, with 47% greater than the national average.
7. Georgia: Peach State’s Unpleasant Driving Habits
In Georgia, 2.56% of drivers cited showed rude behavior, 34% greater than the national average. The most common rude citation in Georgia is failure to stop at a stop sign, which is 48% greater than the national average.
8. Wyoming: Cowboy State’s discourteous Drivers
Wyoming comes in with 2.52% of drivers showing rude behavior, 33% greater than the national average. The most common rude citation in Wyoming is failure to stop at a stop sign, with 65% greater than the national average.
9. Montana: Big Sky Country, Big Driving Problems
Montana shows 2.38% of drivers cited for rude behavior, 29% greater than the national average. The most common rude citation in Montana is failure to stop at a stop sign, coming in at 68% greater than the national average.
10. North Dakota: Rough Rider State’s Road Rage
North Dakota comes in tenth on the list, with 2.31% of drivers showing cited for rude behavior, 27% greater than the national average. The most common rude citation in North Dakota is failure to stop at a stop sign, a whopping 136% greater than the national average.
Alicia Richards