National Road Rage Survey Ranks Portland Most Courteous City in the U.S.
Norwalk, Conn. – May 15, 2007 – The commute to work can be an unpleasant one for people across the country, but the road is less bumpy for Portland, Ore., drivers. The second annual In The Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey, commissioned by AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, found that, out of 24 other major American cities in the U.S., Portland, Ore., is least likely to experience road rage.
At 41 percent, Portland drivers are also least likely to observe other drivers tailgating. Phoenix drivers are the most likely to observe tailgating overall at 51 percent.
The In The Driver’s Seat 2007 AutoVantage Road Rage Survey, released today, was conducted to determine the driving habits and attitudes of commuters across the U.S. and to learn more about consumer views on the topic of Road Rage.
“Road rage has unfortunately too often become a way of life, both on and off the track,” said NASCAR racing TV personality, radio host, best-selling author and AutoVantage spokesperson Liz Allison. “More and more, in cities across America, people are acting out their frustrations with dangerous results. It’s bad for professional and everyday drivers alike.
“Our Road Rage survey shines the light on emerging driving trends, and there are some very interesting results.” |
