Interesting article on the large number of drivers who would flunk a driver's test. But then, we knew that already from all the bad drivers we encounter while riding.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayof...ref=newssearch

 

I noticed when getting my insurance,they definately pay attention if you passed the motorcycle exam the1st or 2nd time.

 

Yeah, and some of them even have HD stickers on their vehicles. Not that you can draw conclusions, but...had som azzhole damn near take me out in a roundabout. Good thing I was paying attention 'cause he sure wasn't.

 

Fly,
That is interesting... the best rated 10 or 12 states have a definite geographic grouping. I'm surprised my state is the 8th best. I'm really critical of how stupid easy it is to get a license here and the bad driving habits ... guess it's better than 42 other states though. Actually, the highway skills seem to be pretty good here... it's the in-town crap that will get you maimed or killed.

 

Have you tried the test mentioned in the article - http://www.gmacinsurance.com/safedriving/test.asp

I missed one! Had it right and then changed it. 95% not bad but I should have aced it.

Lets see some scores.

 

Gota 90...I didn't know what constitutes a 'diamond shape' sign. Then I misread the 'steady yellow traffice signal' question....Crap!

 

Got 95%.. missed the one about OK to pass on the right.

 

My state is rated #6. If Wa. is in the top ten, I sure would hate to ride in the "bad" states.
Wayne

 

I saw that article the other day. GA is ranked 44! Good thing I got my license in IA (10). I am slipping though. I only got 85% on the test.

Chris

 

100%

I live in BC so we wern't rated in their survey. However, based on my riding a lot in the US, I would say the drivers up here are just as bad as US drivers. Stupid knows no boundries.