National Survey Finds Washington, D.C., “Most Likely to Speed” in Road Rage Study
Norwalk, Conn. – May 15, 2007 – The commute to work can be an unpleasant one for people across the country, and the road seems to be getting even bumpier for Washington, D.C. drivers.
The second annual In The Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey, commissioned by AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, found that, at 81 percent, Washington, D.C., ranked No. 1 as most likely to speed compared to 24 other major American cities. D.C. drivers are the second most likely to tailgate (50 percent) and to slam on their brakes (46 percent).
Overall, Washington, D.C., was named the fifth least courteous city in the survey.
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.” |
