Oregon Drivers Ranked As 2nd Worst Across The States In Study
A recent study to identify the states with the worst drivers shows that Oregon is among the top 5 nationwide (or should this be the bottom 5?). This may come as no surprise to Oregonians who feel like they are navigating a real-life obstacle course on the roads.
Oregon Among Worst Drivers In The US
In a Forbes Advisor survey commissioned by USA Today, nineteen behaviors were analyzed to see which states have drivers that can be called the worst. Oregon came out at number 2 on the list.
Running a red light, refusing to yield, and speeding in a school zone were deciding factors that dovetailed with Oregon also tying for the number 2 spot on the list of drivers who caused car accidents- with Alabama, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. 2% of Oregon drivers admitted that they recently caused a crash.
The study said drivers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee were the best drivers while Hawaii had the dubious honor of being at the top of the list of worst drivers.
The Aloha State may have a reputation for a chilled vibe, but seemingly this doesn’t extend to the drivers. The study pinpointed running red lights, turning without signaling, changing lanes, and speeds 20 mph above the limit as indicators that made Hawaiian drivers the worst.
Road rage and reckless driving are everywhere- even on this holiday island.
Oregon Drivers Tend To Be Rude
The behaviors identified in the study included cutting off other road users.
Oregonians texting while driving, and eating or putting on make-up while driving were also identified but local road users could add a few more: slowpokes in the fast lane, flipping each other off for ridiculous reasons like getting out of bed on the wrong side that morning, or honking because they don’t like your face are just a few.
Oregonians often seem to be oblivious to other road users. Drivers traveling 50 mph in the left lane regularly flip off people who honk at them and impatience seems to have become the norm.
Merging- even with plenty of space, is often met with anger and roundabouts are also sometimes a bit like a war zone where the word “yield” turns into something completely different- and changes regularly.
Perhaps the key to being safe on Oregon’s roads is to maintain the patience of a saint and take preventative measures by assuming that every other person will do something stupid. Based on the Forbes study, it seems likely that they will!