National Road Rage Survey Ranks Seattle/Tacoma as the
Third Most Courteous Region in U.S.
Norwalk, Conn. – May 15, 2007 – The commute to work can be an unpleasant one for people across the country, but the road may be a little less bumpy for Seattle/Tacoma drivers.
The second annual In The Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey, commissioned by AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, found that Seattle/Tacoma is the third most courteous region in the country compared to 24 other major American cities. Last year, Seattle ranked as the fourth most courteous city.
At 19 percent, drivers in Seattle/Tacoma are less likely on a daily basis to observe drivers doing other things, such as putting on makeup, shaving or reading behind the wheel.
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.” |
