Delaware Drivers Rated As Highly Confrontational
Everyone gets a little unhappy on the roadways. A new study saw Delaware drivers rated as highly confrontational.
Shockingly the most confrontational drivers in America came from Utah!
The study by Forbes revealed more than 1 in 5 drivers have seen someone cause an accident due to road rage. It also said 23% of drivers know of someone in their state that has become injured in a road rage incident.
According to Forbes they base their research on some of these key metrics:
- Bumped, rammed into or otherwise damaged my car on purpose: 15% of score
- Followed me then got out of their vehicle to yell at or fight with me: 15% of score
- Cut me off on purpose: 10% of score
- Exceeded the speed limit to block my car from changing lanes: 10% of score
- Honked at me in frustration: 5% of score
- Made rude or offensive gestures at me: 5% of score
- Tailgated my car: 5% of score
- Yelled at me, insulted me, cursed at me or made threats: 5% of score
Researchers polled 5,000 drivers from across the country, including 100 in each individual state.
Delaware ranked as 10th overall for the Most Confrontational Drivers.
Utah was ranked 1st overall. The top 10 state with the Most Confrontational Drivers were:
- Utah
- Missouri
- Colorado
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Maryland
- Indianna
- Washington
- Delaware
Forbes warned that being a very confrontational driver will drastically affect car insurance rates.
According to their study “With nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents witnessing an accident caused by confrontational driving, it’s worth noting that aggressive driving can exact more than a mental toll. A Forbes Advisor analysis found the national average car insurance rate increase is 45% after an accident with property damage, and 47% for causing an accident that results in injuries.”
Everyone gets a little unhappy on the roadways. A new study saw Delaware drivers rated as highly confrontational.
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