Where are the world's worst drivers?
Mar 10th, 2008 | 10:12 AM
#41
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Boston
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Boston
I learned to drive in Boston. Moved elsewhere for 10 years and just moved back to Boston. I immediately get road rage!
Yellow light means step on it. NO JOKE! I don't even bother trying to slow down or stop when I see Yellow, because if I do, the car behind me will sure hit me because that driver is stepping on the gas!
In the last 2 months, I cannot tell you how many times I have seen people running Red Lights. Or Turn R on Red when clearly a sign states "No Turn on Red." Or go straight in a "Left Turn Lane Only."
My husband walks 1.5 miles to work every day and the risk of him getting run over is extremely high. No drivers pay attention to walk signals, and never stop when a pedestrian is on the Cross-walk.
Boston
Boston
I learned to drive in Boston. Moved elsewhere for 10 years and just moved back to Boston. I immediately get road rage!
Yellow light means step on it. NO JOKE! I don't even bother trying to slow down or stop when I see Yellow, because if I do, the car behind me will sure hit me because that driver is stepping on the gas!
In the last 2 months, I cannot tell you how many times I have seen people running Red Lights. Or Turn R on Red when clearly a sign states "No Turn on Red." Or go straight in a "Left Turn Lane Only."
My husband walks 1.5 miles to work every day and the risk of him getting run over is extremely high. No drivers pay attention to walk signals, and never stop when a pedestrian is on the Cross-walk.
Mar 10th, 2008 | 12:13 PM
#42
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NJ for sure. What do I mean by bad? They don't look, don't signal. They drive right next to people in lane next to them. They do 10 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane and in any lane they are in they don't maintain their speed (ie 60 to 45 to 55, swerve into another lane, drop down to 40).
Mar 17th, 2008 | 06:38 PM
#45
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In the US- Florida does have its fair share..although I am sure that when they were first driving, 80-90 years ago, they drove better 
In the world?
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
No speed limits.
Lines in the street mean nothing to them.
Red lights mean drive faster .
Green lights mean pedestrians can walk but quickly!
No seat belts.
No car seats.
Bad...muy mal.
Did I say no licenses or driving tests??
In the world?
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
No speed limits.
Lines in the street mean nothing to them.
Red lights mean drive faster .
Green lights mean pedestrians can walk but quickly!
No seat belts.
No car seats.
Bad...muy mal.
Did I say no licenses or driving tests??
Mar 18th, 2008 | 08:16 AM
#52
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Boston drivers are in a class of their own. Boston is a good training ground for driving. I once saw a taxi try to enter the Callahan tunnel with 2 wheels that appeared to be slightly raised on the wall. When I moved to the south I had to learn to wait my turn at 4 way stops.
Mar 18th, 2008 | 10:45 AM
#53
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My neighbourhood. Why I just have to know why do they leave their drive way on their cell phones?
Yes, I have a cell phone but I use it to phone 911 when the "person" behind me hits me.
I live in a university town and in August when they ship those 18 year olds into town in a new BMW, I stay home and order in food.
The south during a bit a snow or ice southerns take it as a personal challenge to drive. In most northern cities most drivers are happy for a snow day and have the good sense to stay home.
The "frog heads" in South Florida. Publix Grogery parking lot is the WORST!!!!
Any interstate the posted speed limit is only a suggestion.
Yes, I have a cell phone but I use it to phone 911 when the "person" behind me hits me.
I live in a university town and in August when they ship those 18 year olds into town in a new BMW, I stay home and order in food.
The south during a bit a snow or ice southerns take it as a personal challenge to drive. In most northern cities most drivers are happy for a snow day and have the good sense to stay home.
The "frog heads" in South Florida. Publix Grogery parking lot is the WORST!!!!
Any interstate the posted speed limit is only a suggestion.
Jun 5th, 2008 | 09:54 AM
#54
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Jun 5th, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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I once saw a taxi try to enter the Callahan tunnel with 2 wheels that appeared to be slightly raised on the wall.
I was once IN a taxi in Boston rushing to get to a game at the Garden and the driver took a traffic circle essentially by going straight -- over the curb and all!
I was once IN a taxi in Boston rushing to get to a game at the Garden and the driver took a traffic circle essentially by going straight -- over the curb and all!
Jun 5th, 2008 | 10:23 AM
#56
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I've been to numerous cities in the US. My interpretation of the worst drivers are those who fail to yield right-of-way, those who ignore the rules of the road (like running stop signs and red lights) and tail-gaters. Unfortunately, you find them in every city or wherever there is traffic congestion.
